The Perfect First Date

What Makes it Special?

For most people the perfect first date is one that leads to a second date!

But, seriously, there are other things that make a first date perfect.

Firstly, you and your date should both enjoy yourselves and have fun. After all, that's a really important part of dating. So make sure you choose somewhere to go on your date that will suit you both. Our article on first date ideas has some useful advice.

Secondly, you and your date should get to know each other a little better. What that really means is that your date gets a glimpse of the real you, not a persona that you want them to see!

Honestly, there's not a lot of point in setting up a second, third and so on date if they like the fake you! Because, ultimately, this is just a waste of time for you and for them.

This doesn't mean that you have to show them all your imperfections but be honest about your likes and dislikes, your hobbies and interests. So don't pretend, for example, that you're a great surfer just to impress them if you've never even seen a surfboard! You'll get caught out as a liar eventually!

Be confident that the real you will impress your date and show him or her the best of who you are.

And ask your date a lot of questions about themselves so you get to know them better too. Our article on first date questions will give you a lot of good ideas about what to ask.

Thirdly, whatever the outcome of your date, a first date is perfect if you make the most out of the opportunity of dating someone new and learned something from the experience.

So think positively about your first date…don't see it as a case of success or failure. Whether this date leads to another date or not, if you make the most out of the experience, you'll have had the perfect first date for you.

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