Since the beginning of time, the first date has been a nerve-wracking experience. There’s always been a great desire to make a good, lasting first impression. This goal is even harder to obtain with today’s modern and fast-paced dating experiences, where everyone judges an e-book by its e-cover. With our dating norms beginning to shift, it would be beneficial to maintain spontaneity in order to keep the first date on an even keel.
Let’s be honest, us men are simplistic creatures. Any red-blooded male would be perfectly fine with splitting wings and a six-pack. But chances are, you’d like a little more romance to be thrown into the mix. There are a couple tricks to settle on differences by mutual concession.
Suggest a walk in lieu of drivingDriving requires more focus on our surroundings, and leaves less room for conversation. Walking to your dating destination allows time to get the first date’s “awkward banter” done and out of the way.
Reestablish dating chronologyWhenever asking a girl out on a date, we can always anticipate the question that follows; “What would you like to do?” Even though we know the question is coming, we were too focused on our pre-prepared line that we didn’t take into account that there would be a follow up question. After a mini panic attack we answer with a simple, “How about dinner and a movie?” With a little variation, this simple date can be an effective way to get to know someone better. Try going to the movie first, followed by dinner.
If either of you weren’t blessed with being extroverted or charismatic, the movie will provide good conversation in between chats about the weather or the game that aired last night. Having dinner after the movie also leaves the agenda open to go out for drinks if the date is going seemingly well and you’d like to continue making a connection.
Make the first moveEventually, we all get to the last and sometimes most crucial part of the first date. The part that can make or break the whole night: the first kiss. When a girl makes the first move, it showcases a very sexy display of confidence. Going in for that kiss can be terrifying regardless of who initiates it. Chances are, he’ll love that you put it all on the line and went for it. Let the sparks fly.