Preparing for a First Date
My sister called me the other day, in a total panic over a first date. I’m a born talker, so I’ve always viewed a first date as an opportunity to talk to someone new, but getting nervous over a date is common for many women.
I think one of the main tricks to preparing for a first date is to not prepare too much. In fact, sometimes last minute first dates are the best kind, since they leave you with very little time to worry. Of course, you don’t have a lot of control over how far in advance you know about your date, so here are some tips to get prepared, no matter how far in advance you know about it.
Let’s talk about what you should wear on your date. If you are like most women, you want to look good. It’s great to look your best, but you also want to be comfortable. Dress for the occasion, but don’t try to be someone who you are not. Make sure that you wear something you have worn before so you know that you’ll be comfortable. Know what you’re going to wear in advance so that you aren’t worrying about it at the last minute.
It wouldn’t hurt to think about some things that you’d like to talk about. I have a tendency to talk too much all the time, but it’s worse when I’m nervous. You don’t want to talk too much, but you don’t want to be completely silent either. Think of some questions that you can ask while on your date.
Keep yourself busy the days before your date. Don’t dwell on your upcoming date or you’ll drive yourself insane, especially if you’re the type of person who gets nervous easily.
Don’t make too much out of the date. One of three things can happen – you might be going out with the person who will become the love of your life. Or, you could be meeting someone who will become a great friend. If all else fails and your date turns into a disaster, you’ll have some great stories to tell!