First Date: Dos and Donts

Omg, he asked you out on a date.

*start freaking out*

*text all your friends*

Wait like an actual date? People still do those? YES. Yes there are still men out there that ask women on dates. Those dates don't include watching Netflix on his couch or getting drinks at a dive bar where you can't even hear each other speak. They include a fun night filled of rich conversation and possibly mini a fun activity or dinner to follow (hopefully they include wine to calm the nerves).

As I've said before in earlier blog posts, I have a bunch of guyfriends and girlfriends so I always hear both sides of great and HORRIFIC first dates. But the easiest way to remedy an awful first date is to get back out there and have a great one with someone new!

I thought I would address some stereotypes about a first dates and go over a few dos/donts in my book for guys & gals. Sound good?!

Okay ladies first....

DOs:

-Do dress to impress, easy on the Vegas attire too. Time and a place.

First impressions are something you can never get again, so dress to kill!

-Do be adventurous!

You might of never been where he's taking you on a date so be spontaneous and not judgemental. He'll love that.

-Do keep him waiting more

Don't give it up on the first date. Come on. Guy's always want what they can't have, so don't give it away so fast

DONTs:

-Don't talk about yourself 24/7

Guys can't stand girls that talk about themselves non-stop. He's interesting too! So act like it!

-Don't talk about past relationships

They are in the past for a reason...

-Don't say you have a "type"

Maybe you do, but you don't need to say it out loud.

-Don't drink too much

You want to remember the date usually?

Next up are my guys.....

DOs:

-Do dress to impress

It matters. A lot.

-Do pay for your evening

I have been brought up that men pay for your first meal together. It's courteous.

-Do open doors/pull out chairs

Again be courteous, play the part.

-Do pick her up.

It's the gentlemen-like thing to do.

-Do talk about yourself AUTHENTICALLY.

You are awesome just the way you are. You don't need to lie to a girl to get her to think you're awesome.

DONTs:

-Don't assume ANYTHING.

Don't assume you are going to get a second date with her or she's going to go home with you.

-Don't be critical or judgement.

That is not cool, if you don't agree simply shrug it off.

-Don't mention things that you've creeped online about her via social media.

BIG TURN OFF. Ladies too, do not do this.

-Don't be aggressive.

If she wants to kiss you, you'll know but again don't assume this and cause an awkward situation for yourself.

Most importantly, BE YOURSELF! You are the only you in the entire world so don't try to be anything you are not on your first date. If he/she doesn't like you for who you are then they're a million, billion, trillion fish in the sea. Go find yours.

Happy Dating!!!

Xoxo,

A Guy's Girl