Relationships, Advice For A Successful First Date


by ISLA CAMPBELL - Date: 2008-10-30 - Word Count: 499 Share This!

So, you have a date to go on. Are you feeling nervous yet? Don't worry if you are, because the chances are that the person you are meeting will be feeling exactly the same way.

You can't prevent your nerves completely, but you can make sure they are kept to a minimum by planning ahead in this situation. The best thing to do is not to put too much pressure on the occasion. If you think that this could be your dream date, or your life partner, then you will feel more nervous than if you thought of it as an opportunity to meet someone new. There's every chance that you will relax and enjoy the date a lot more as well!

Of course, safety is a big factor too. While the overwhelming majority of first dates go well, you should still make sure at least one person knows where you are and who you are with. Take a fully charged mobile phone with you; so long as you have a signal you will always be able to phone a friend if need be.

It's also a good idea to meet somewhere busy for your first date. Go and see a good film together, or meet up for a drink or a meal. You could even opt for something sporty like ice skating, if you really want to break the ice! You don't have to meet up in the evening either - why not plan a relaxing lunch together on a Saturday, for example.

Wherever you decide to go though and whenever you do it, it's best to make your plans beforehand. There is nothing worse than meeting someone for the first time and then spending ages trying to figure out where you would like to go. By arranging everything first via email or a phone call, you will know what you both like - and that increases the chances of a successful first date.

Conversation is probably the biggest problem for many first dates. The dreaded silence is the worst thing that can happen, but if you prepare for it then you won't be left feeling uncomfortable.

Many people think that asking basic questions just isn't worth it, but in reality it is the best thing to do. After all, you don't really know the person you are meeting, so this is your chance to find out more about each other. What you say here - and what you find out - could make all the difference to whether your first date extends into a second one or not.

In short, there is an art to dating successfully, but it's not that hard to actually learn it. If you stick to the basics and make sure you always stay safe, you are sure to have a great time.

Isla Campbell writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.


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