subject: 3 Tips For A Successful First Date [print this page] A first date can often be awkward and uncomfortable. A date is supposed to a fun and exciting experience, but unfortunately many first dates lead to disaster. People feel that they should always be on their best behavior on the first few dates, and this leads to them not being their true selves. Many relationships may have worked out well had it not been for some major mistakes made on the first date.
It is often said that first impressions are everything. Here are three tips that I think will help you make a good first impression and ensure success on your first date.
1. Be Confident In Yourself - Both women and men alike find confidence sexy and attractive. If you appear to be insecure and unsure of yourself, it can lead to a bad first impression and make your date uncomfortable. If you aren't confident in yourself, usually there's a reason. This can lead your date to wondering about what that reason is. Maybe you have no money. Maybe you you have no friends. Maybe you think you are overweight or ugly. Alythough none of these is true, these thoughts can actually make your date apprehensive about seeing you again.
2. Relax - Act Like You Aren't Interested - You should act calm and cool on the first date. It's alright to listen and show interest when your date is speaking, but don't act too interested in them. Believe it or not, this can make you seem like the "stalker" type. Many people make the worst mistake possible and discuss the future of the relationship on the first date. If you do this, you could scare the other person away-for good. Take it slow. It's only the first date!
3. Act Cocky And Be Funny - This is actually two tips, but they go hand-in-hand. Cracking appropriate jokes and lightly making fun of your date are both ways to show your date that you have a good sense of humor. Both men and women love to laugh, and are attracted to people who are funny. This is also a great icebreaker and can help your date to relax. Men especially can be so nervous to speak their mind on a first date. Just say what's on your mind and don't be afraid to flirt. It's also important to act like a gentleman. Open doors and pull out chairs. Women still appreciate chivalry.
Those are three simple, proven ways to break the tension of a first date. If you take those three pointers to heart, your date might take you into their heart!
