Just getting someone to say ‘yes’ is stressful enough, but when you’re all relieved and happy that he/she agreed, it hits you.

I’m going to look like a fool.

Before you go into panic mode, here are some tips for your first date that will make things go a lot smoother.

• Realize that your date is just as nervous as you are
• Don’t worry about being overly funny or witty, just be yourself
• Bring enough cash for both of you
• Have a backup plan if you want to leave
• Realize that you’re just on a date, you’re not getting married

The main reason why some people get so nervous on first dates is that they think that if this is the person of their dreams, they’d better not screw it up. However, why not approach it like any other outing with a friend?

That’s all they are at this point anyways.

Try to ask a lot of questions of your date to see what he/she is like. By doing this, you are showing that you are interested in their interests, and you also won’t have to talk as much.

If you run into a pause of silence, don’t get nervous. Just wait a few moments and then ask about something that you’re doing – how’s the food? What did you think of the movie?

Even the best conversationalists will run out of things to say occasionally. The trick is to not get nervous and just slowly get back into a conversation.

Sweaty palms? It’s okay. He/she is probably reading this too.

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Does this sound familiar?

What do you want to do? I don’t care, what do you want to do?

Too often we’re so afraid of making the ‘wrong’ decision about our dating plans that we’re settling for something that is either boring or no fun at all.

Or you’ve read the latest dating tips and wonder who is actually doing these activities.

Here are some realistic and inexpensive ways to really get a date off on the right foot – and have some fun in the process.

Head to the local park – Walking around is not only fun, but free. You could even pack a picnic for an afternoon date without being too fancy.

Think about your city like a tourist would – Scout out some of the local historical sites or museums. Everyone likes to learn about where they live, why not make a date out of it?

Head to your local bookstore – Everyone has something that they like to read whether it’s magazines or thick novels. Why not head to the look book ship, pick up a few cups of coffee and enjoy reading together? It’s cheap and it allows you both to get to know each other without feeling the pressure to talk nonstop.

In short, you can make a date out of anything that you do to have fun. Instead of limiting yourself with movies and dinner, why not get away from the other couples and try something different?

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Going to movies will never go out of style for dating.

Not only do you get to have an instant conversation starter, but it also allows you to have the perfect, low pressure date that will show him or her how great of a catch you are.

But you need to pick the RIGHT movie.

First of all, contrary to popular belief, the romantic comedies aren’t always the best way to go. Not only can they include high pressure romantic situations – which no first date needs – but they can also include a lot of sex and other uncomfortable scenes. And you never want to have an uncomfortable date that thinks that you’re thinking about what’s going on in the movie.

You need to pick something light and funny, but without anything that might make your date uncomfortable.

In short, you need to do your homework.

Before you head out to a date, you can always ask if there’s something that they might want to see. That always scores points and shows that you’re conscientious about their preferences.

If they’re not particular or they won’t give you any ideas, you might want to check out the local listings or the local reviews to see what all of the latest movies are about.

Things that you shouldn’t pick:

• Horror – unless they’ve said that they like it
• Anything too sexual in nature
• Cartoons – see horror explanation
• Anything too romantic

Of course, that sounds like it doesn’t leave much. But notice that ‘action’ isn’t on that list – here’s why.

Some action movies are actually quite interesting and smart as well as humorous. By combining all of these elements, you’ll have a great picture to talk about as well as enjoy. Spy movies tend to work well and they can include romantic plot lines – think Bourne Identity.

Or there’s always the slapstick comedy that might not be adored by your date, and in that case, talk about how horrible it was when the lights come back on.

That always makes for good conversation as well.

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