The Date

Time goes by and you manage to go out on that magical first date. Nervous? Here is how to make it special.

Conversation Is King

Once you are on that magical date, remember that building a mystery is no longer the way to go. He or she is there because they want to know more about you.

Do Not Volunteer Info

That being said, this is not a press conference where you will be reading an announcement. Ask some questions on school, work, interests, safe, common ground stuff – and take it from there. Wait until you are asked questions before you divulge too much. If your date asks nothing, then this may be a sign that all is not well.

Mutual Playing Ground

Find out what your date likes. This is great to know in order to please them in the future and will also lead to a nice conversation with no awkward silences.

Make Eye Contact

Do not stare at your date without blinking. This is not a freak show. At the same time, try to make some eye contact once in a while and smile.

Do Not Play The 3rd Degree

Do not drill your date in cross-examination style. Throughout the normal conversation flow, you see what is fair game and what they are sensitive about.

Leave Exes At Home

Do not bring up past dates unless they do so. Some people will volunteer such information, others will cringe at the first hint of the topic.

Kiss On The Cheek

No matter how well the date goes, leave on a safe note by kissing them on the cheek. This shows that you are not in a rush and will leave them wanting more.

Take It Easy, Take It Slow

If you see that the date turned out well, then you just may be on your way to – brace yourself: a relationship. If your knees are not buckling yet and the fear of commitment has not made you rip this book apart, then the following points should be helpful in making your relationship a healthy one.