First Date Mistakes

First dates are enough to send anyone into a panic attack. Will he like you? Will you like him? Did you wear the right outfit? Are you talking too much or too little? Before, your date, take a deep breath, calm your nerves and remember to smile. Here are five mistakes you don’t want to make on the first date.

Pre-dating. Ever looked up your date online (Google or social media) before meeting them? Not only does it increase the risk of you canceling it can mess with potential chemistry that naturally develops.

Not preparing for the date. It’s important to look and feel your best on a first date, which means you need to prepare a little. Have your outfit picked out ahead of time. Make sure you give yourself enough time to get where you’re going, park and prepare yourself mentally for the date. Remember you want to put your best self forward.

Leading with physical. If you come off as too physically available, he will be thinking about getting into your pants instead of about a long-terms relationship with you.

Put your phone away. It’s inconsiderate to take calls or text. Period end of story.

Don’t talk about your exes. Your date does not need to know the deets about your break-up, divorce, child support or custody arrangements.