Tag: Date

First Date Ideas Just do dinner! There’s a reason it’s a classic: With no distractions other than something delicious, dinner is a great way to bond with a new potential partner. Cook together. Go for a stroll. Walk shelter dogs. Get breakfast. Make a sweet deal. Bust out the board games. Hit up an arcade. […]

two-dates. Some people have a two-dates-a-week rule, while others will limit themselves to no more than once a week because of work and social commitments. But how often is too often, and how do you know if you’re not seeing someone regularly enough to form a romantic connection with them? Is 2 dates a week […]

Keep it short unless you take her home. 1 to 1.5 hours max. After that point it’ll be like grinding sawdust, so finish while everything is fresh and leave her with something to look forward to in the next date. It’s always best to create a bit of curiosity and not reveal your whole life […]

8 Ways to Avoid Awkward Silence on a Date Give her compliments. The best way to fill any kind of silence is to throw out a compliment. Smile, nod and make eye contact. Avoid any TMI topics. Actually listen to her and genuinely respond. Don’t interview her. Do something active. Choose safe topics. Don’t force […]

Text each other a few times a day until the next date. It’s not necessary nor a rule to text every day. It’s always a good idea to keep a little mystery in between dates as opposed to pouring everything out on text from what you had for breakfast, lunch and dinner to when you […]

7 Topics to Talk About on a First Date Talk About Where You’re From. Discuss Your Favorite Movies, TV Shows, and Books. Open up About Your Hobbies. Have a Conversation About Travel. Discuss Your Favorite Music. Chat About Your Ambitions. Talk About Food. How do you keep the conversation going in dates? 17 Things To […]

Midweek (Tuesday through Thursday) Happy Hours. Dinner dates can seem like high-pressure interviews when you’re first getting to know someone. For a more casual option, opt for a happy-hour date. Most restaurants and bars have drink specials between 5 and 7 p.m. (although some places start as early as 3 p.m.!) How much time is […]

two weeks. The first dates should be close together The second date should not take place more than two weeks after the first date. If the first date went exceptionally well, the best thing you can do is lock in a second date soon after. The following dates should all be spaced as close together […]

Ask about their hobbies, their interests… do they enjoy activities like sports, painting, spending time outside, reading, or dancing? Maybe you will find something that you both enjoy doing and, if the date goes well, could potentially be an idea for another date later on down the road. What is the most important thing to […]

Here are 6 tips on how to open those floodgates, so that you and your first date really have a fair shot at connecting! Read up on current events before the date. Ask lots of questions. Comment on his or her appearance. Be open and honest. Listen to what your date is saying. Laugh! How […]

“Don’t be vague with a question such as ‘Want to hang? ‘ Be specific when asking [them] out,” she says. “For example, ‘Do you have time for dinner Tuesday night? ‘ It shows that you are interested in them as a person versus just someone to ‘hang’ with.” A date is a date. What is […]

18 Undeniable Signs a First Date Went Well The date went longer than expected. You both participated equally in the conversation. The two of you laughed at the exact same things. But you were interested in each other’s differences. You each made eye contact with one another. How do you know if a date went […]

Key points. Trying to pressure someone to stay longer after a date or engage in an unwanted kiss is a violation of boundaries. Does a kiss on the first date mean anything? While you may have hit it off and have a lot in common, kissing on a first date enables you to see if […]

Look for a way to respectfully and tactfully decline. Try saying, “I’m sorry, but I’m not romantically interested in you.” Say, “I love our friendship, but I’m not ready to take it to the next level.” Say, “Thank you, but no thank you,” or “I’m flattered, but I’m not interested.” How do you politely decline […]

You should stop seeing other people after 6 dates. And go official after 9. 53 percent of first dates end with a kiss. Do first dates usually end with a kiss? When it comes to kissing on a first date, it’s important to remember that it’s totally your decision. As no two first dates are […]

They’re trying to confirm there’s a spark between you. They’ll also like the opportunity to see if there’s real potential for passion. Look into their eyes after your first kiss. If you see excitement or tenderness, then they probably felt the chemistry they wanted to check for. What does it mean to kiss on a […]

Carrie Bradshaw and her friends popularized the “three date rule”—the idea that, when you’re seeing someone new, there should be a short waiting period before you have sex with them. The goal is to give you a chance to evaluate the other person before hopping into bed. What does 3 dates mean to a guy? […]

Guys feel like on the first date more than ever, there’s insane pressure to really wow a girl. So he worries that his competition — aka every other hot guy in the room — could steal your attention. “He has no way of knowing whether you’re a serious dater or if you’re just looking for […]

How to survive a boring date — and even enjoy it It is not your responsibility to fill every silence. Do a deep-dive on your date’s obsessions. Play a game with yourself. Look around. Avoid boredom by picking date spots you already enjoy. Remember everyone is boring some of the time. READ MORE: How can […]

How to Act on a First Date Arrange a fun activity. Look your best. Show up on time. Introduce yourself if you’ve never met before. Keep your phone on silent. Ask questions that keep the conversation going. Listen when your date talks. Talk about yourself, too. How do you stay cool on a first date? […]