| The first date for many can be a very nervous | | | | worst possible circumstance and realizing that it |
| experience. You may not be sure what to | | | | won't actually be that bad can help you feel more |
| expect, or you may be very excited about | | | | relaxed. |
| getting to meet and spend time with someone | | | | 5. Practice Some Things to Talk About: It's easy |
| new. If you're feeling anxious about going out with | | | | to get tongue tied when it comes to starting a |
| someone, these tips below will help you get over | | | | conversation with someone new. Have a list in |
| those feelings. | | | | your head of different things you might talk about |
| 1. Get to Know The Person Before the Date: | | | | or questions you would like to ask. |
| Getting to know someone as much as you can | | | | 6. Choose the Right Activity: Some activities are |
| before you go out on a first date can really help | | | | less likely to make you feel nervous than others. |
| with making the experience more comfortable for | | | | For example, meeting for breakfast or lunch may |
| you both. Exchange email addresses and chat that | | | | be less intimidating than meeting for dinner. If |
| way or you can talk on the phone if you feel | | | | your potential date wants to do something you |
| okay about that as well. This will help you get an | | | | are uncomfortable with, such as roller skating, try |
| idea of their likes and dislikes and better prepare | | | | suggesting something else you'd both enjoy more. |
| you for what you can expect the first time you | | | | 7. Have a Back Up Plan: Hopefully you'll have a |
| go out together. | | | | great time on your date and you'll wish it would |
| 2. Dress For Comfort: Going on a first date can | | | | never end. Not all dates go great however, so |
| already be potentially uncomfortable enough, so | | | | have a plan to fall back on in case you decide |
| make sure you choose clothing and shoes that | | | | you'd rather not ever see this person again. You |
| make you feel at ease. You don't want to be | | | | might want to set up the date so you can only |
| wearing an itchy shirt or shoes that hurt your | | | | spend a half an hour together or have |
| feet to distract you from getting to know the | | | | somewhere else you need to be. If you enjoy |
| other person better. | | | | the other person, you can always set up another |
| 3. Practice Deep Breathing: Breathing deeply can | | | | date. If you decide you don't like the other |
| help you calm down easily and quickly. Taking | | | | person, you can make a quick exit without a lot |
| some time to meditate before the date may also | | | | of guilt. |
| help. Relaxing exercises will help bring you at ease. | | | | The first date should be a fun way to get to |
| 4. Remember the Worst Can't Be That Bad: We | | | | meet someone new. Following these tips will help |
| often assume that the date will turn out as awful | | | | you prepare for what will hopefully be a |
| as possible, which can only further make you feel | | | | memorable and exciting experience - without |
| more nervous. Sometimes imagining the absolute | | | | feeling nervous or anxious. |