What were you up to last Saturday? If you were home alone, watching
re-runs of Friends or if you were being slapped outside of a restaurant
after a terrible date, then chances is you’re making one of these seven
worst first date mistakes. Find out what you’re doing wrong and how you
can crack the first-date challenge.
Worst first date mistake 1: You played hard to get
Your
friends might tell you that playing hard to get is the key to securing a
guy, but the last time they went on a date was when they were 14. Don’t
play hard to get. It will turn your date off and even if they did like
you, by the time it’s time to pay the bill they’ll have lost that loving
feeling.
What to do on your next first date: Don’t act
as if you are head-over-heels in love with your date, but do give them
signals that you’re interested. Touch their arm gently or look into
their eyes for a few seconds and smile. Little hints like this are
enough to keep them interested.
Worst first date mistake 2: Wandering eyes
Even
if the hottest man you have ever seen or the sexiest woman in the world
walks in to the bar where you and your date are having a drink, be
strong and do not check them out. Your date will be aware that a
gorgeous guy or girl entered the bar too and they will probably watch
you to gauge your reaction. If you stare at them, drooling over their
toned behind, your date will be hurt, humiliated and might assume you
lack loyalty.
What to do on your next first date: If
you really are desperate to gawk, just wait five minutes and excuse
yourself whilst you go to the bathroom. Then, when you make your way
back to your table admire the hot tie in secret.
Worst first date mistake 3: You asked permission
There
is nothing more off-putting than having someone ask for your permission
to kiss them. It shows you lack confidence, assertiveness and, if you
have to ask, the moment clearly isn’t right. Although, on no account,
should you be too aggressive, asking to kiss someone is a classic first
date mistake.
What to do on your next first date: Try
to work out why you ask permission. If you ask permission because you
lack confidence read some tips on how to be a better kisser. Also don’t
over-think the moment because, despite the hype, the first kiss isn’t
the be all and end all.
Worst first date mistake 4: Be silent and mysterious
Although
the brooding and silent type of guy and girl seems sexy in movies, in
real life you just come across as aloof, arrogant or painfully shy.
Instead of being silent, you need to showcase your personality. A study
undertaken at Iowa University found that those couples who had similar
personalities were more likely to stay together longer.
What
to do on your next first date: Scrap the attitude and instead talk
about topics that show the person you’re dating who you are and what you
are like. Not only will your date be more interested in you, you’ll
probably have more fun as well.
Worst first date mistake 5: Talk about how you cheated
One
of the worst first date mistakes is to talk about how you cheated on
your ex. In a study undertaken by researchers at Cornell University it
was found that the trait both men and women rated highest was fidelity.
In fact, being faithful was ranked as being more important than
attraction, wealth and status.
What to do on your next
first date: Avoid talking about your ex and don’t mention that you
broke their heart because of your night-time antics with the girl or guy
next door. Although you’ll have to tell them the truth at some point,
the first date is not the time or the place.
