Preparing For That Big Date

It is normal to be both excited and nervous when preparing for a big date. The better prepared you are, the more relaxed the date will be for you both.

Try to set the date for a few days away. If you set the date for the following evening you will panic about not being prepared in time. If you set the date too far ahead, you will get very impatient and wish you had not made it so late. And your potential date might meet someone else in the meantime!

Pick a venue, which is relatively informal. If you go somewhere stuffy, you might feel awkward or uncomfortable and that is the last thing you want on a date. A nice place where you can feel at ease is best, perhaps somewhere you have been before so you know what to expect.

A lunch date is a good idea if it is your first date with somebody. If you get along well, you can spend the afternoon together too. A dinner date might be better as a second or third date. A lunch date can still be romantic but a first date is more about getting to know somebody.

Try to look presentable. This includes wearing clean clothes, having clean hair and nails and smelling fresh. Looking scruffy will imply that your date is not worth the effort.

Conversation should be light and flowing. Try not to discuss anything too heavy or depressing. Do not talk about past relationships that went wrong, especially on a first date. Light-hearted chat about work, your hobbies and interests is fine. Don't forget to ask your date questions about their interests too. Remember that silences need not be awkward. If you run out of things to say, don't panic. Just enjoying one another's company is pleasant enough.

The most important thing to remember is not to get stressed. Dates should not be terrifying experiences. Go out expecting to enjoy your date and the odds are that you will have a great time!

Preparing For That Big Date