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First Dates
Don't have to be Nerve Wracking
First dates don't have to be
painful. In fact, if they are
done right, they can be very exciting.
But if you are stuck and not sure where to take your
date? We have a few suggestions.
Before we suggest where
to go, let's set some ground rules first.
Here are some
things to remember:
- Dress
comfortably...but nice.
- Don't
be a slob.
- Practice
good manners.
- Thank
the other person for the date, always, without exception.
- Focus
on the other person...pay attention to your date.
- No
wandering eyes.
- No
preoccupation with old relationships.
- Listen
actively to what your date says.
- Don't
interrupt while your date is talking.
- Stay
positive...don't "complain" on a first date.
- Be
cautious about alcohol..if you drink heavily, you're not going to be at
your best. Nobody wants to see you dancing "the robot".
No
matter how much you try to look your best and spit-shine your car for
that extra gloss, you are only as good as what you have to offer.
This means that the slickest and smoothest talker has to follow up with
fun and original first date ideas.
First
dates don't have to be really expensive or mind-boggling
complex.
Just put a little thought behind it and make sure it is something you
are comfortable with.
The list
below covers the relatively inexpensive
to the more costly date ideas.
A trip to the
beach
- This
is the perfect way to enjoy the sun and show off your new
swimsuit. And if you get there around sunset, you add in the
romance factor.
How about a
game of billiards?
- This is kind of fun and can make you chuckle at
seeing how "bad" you are.
- And
if the game is going along nicely, you can even throw in a few side
bets. "Whoever loses this game buys dinner next weekend".
Miniature golf
- Along
the same lines as bowling, pool and darts. As long as you can
swing a
club, you should be ok. Don't forget the side bet.
Amusement
parks
- No...it's
not just for kids. This can be a fun alternative to a loud
bar or dance club. A ferris wheel is always a good
choice.
Or try and win your date a stuffed teddy bear.
Picnic by the
water
- A
good date need not involve a second mortgage on your home. It can
simply be a quiet get together that allows for stimulating
conversation. It can also be a good way for you to show off your
sandwich-making skills.
Long romantic
ride
- If you want to impress your date with a great
night on the town, rent a limo and cruise some of the more romantic
spots on town.
Old reliables
- Get-to-know-you coffee date
- Good food, good music and comfortable furniture
- Visit museums, historic sites or antique shows
- Sports, gambling and the theater
** What is your experience
with first dates? **
Share your
first date tips with us so that we
may compile a list and post the results
to our monthly
e-zine newsletter. Click
here...or on the "My
Experience" link to the left to submit your ideas.
In addition to the first dates
discussion here, don't forget our other topics in the first time section such as:
first kiss,
blind date,
find love
and endless love.
And if you are still
looking
for
that perfect someone, we have some great advice
that is sure to help you out, such as:
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