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Discussion: First Date Tips
Member Since: 1/2/2014
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Hello everyone!
Can I ask about what I should do on a first date? It's my first PROPER date in YEARS, and I'm really afraid of screwing up. My last boyfriend was six years ago, and every time a guy is interested in me they'd either think I'm too boring, plain or sometimes too overwhelming. My previous relationship was like a joke and we did not have these things.
Anyway, this guy wants us to watch an indie movie together in the evening, but we'll meet much earlier during the day to do non-movie stuff. I just don't know what to do, and sometimes I get too nervous and all.
He's some tall half-Arab guy, and he has the same taste of music as I have. WELP. I'm trying to chill out, but sometimes I catch myself being nervous. My fear roots from a lots of things that did not work out in the past.

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Member Since: 1/1/2014
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Just be yourself and don't be boring.  good luck on your date! 
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Member Since: 4/3/2014
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Have you texted a lot? Sometimes it's nice to speak to someone online a bit through texting, or on an app like kik, whatsapp or grindr, etc. before meeting them, just to get to know them and see if you're compatible.
I'm guessing you have, because you have the same taste in music. That's a common denominator. Start there and let the conversation flow. What pop stars does he love? Why? What pop stars does he dislike? Why? What pop stars do you love? Why? Which ones do you dislike? Why? Find what else you have in common. Find what else he likes. Ask lots of questions. Even introverts can talk about themselves/their interests for ages.
Even the topic of just being gay is broad. You could talk about what it's like being gay and how different our experiences are from straight people for like 6 hours and not even notice how long you've been discussing it - coming out, how obvious it was growing up, friends reactions, parents reactions.
Never talk about your ex. Especially on a first date. It shows you're not over it/him. Even if it was 6 years ago. Don't even mention it.
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Member Since: 10/14/2011
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Don't try to be or say anything that you're not. Cliché- but be yourself- people can and will see right through a character or fakeness. He will like you for you.
Also- make sure you're positive and upbeat. Positivity breeds positivity.
Also- mistake I've always made- after the date don't throw yourselves at the other guy with any next steps/when can we see each other, carry on keeping it cool, keep chatting naturally, let you two meeting up again come naturally.
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Member Since: 1/2/2014
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Originally posted by Rihinvention
Have you texted a lot? Sometimes it's nice to speak to someone online a bit through texting, or on an app like kik, whatsapp or grindr, etc. before meeting them, just to get to know them and see if you're compatible.
I'm guessing you have, because you have the same taste in music. That's a common denominator. Start there and let the conversation flow. What pop stars does he love? Why? What pop stars does he dislike? Why? What pop stars do you love? Why? Which ones do you dislike? Why? Find what else you have in common. Find what else he likes. Ask lots of questions. Even introverts can talk about themselves/their interests for ages.
Even the topic of just being gay is broad. You could talk about what it's like being gay and how different our experiences are from straight people for like 6 hours and not even notice how long you've been discussing it - coming out, how obvious it was growing up, friends reactions, parents reactions.
Never talk about your ex. Especially on a first date. It shows you're not over it/him. Even if it was 6 years ago. Don't even mention it.
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Yep we've met online. It turns out we're of the same age, and have graduated in the same university - AND HAVE NEVER MET EACH OTHER IN ALL THOSE YEARS. Yeah we text and chat but NOT THAT MUCH. We text/chat like 3-4 messages a day in the past two weeks.
Yep, I'll take note of the ex thing. I'll shut up about that.
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Member Since: 1/2/2014
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Originally posted by jinzo
Don't try to be or say anything that you're not. Cliché- but be yourself- people can and will see right through a character or fakeness. He will like you for you.
Also- make sure you're positive and upbeat. Positivity breeds positivity.
Also- mistake I've always made- after the date don't throw yourselves at the other guy with any next steps/when can we see each other, carry on keeping it cool, keep chatting naturally, let you two meeting up again come naturally.
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Jinzo-babe, you know how obsessive I can be! I'll try my best to keep calm. I've grown up a bit and have become a lot more chill.
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Member Since: 8/18/2013
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Wear something you really feel good in (including underwear).
Be real but don't give too much away about you just yet.
Don't talk about previous relationships.
Don't talk too much about your jobs, studies or whatever.
Don't go further than a goodnight's kiss.
But most important of all:
Be yourself and only do and say things you feel comfortable with.
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Member Since: 1/2/2014
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Originally posted by nikko0l4l
Just be yourself and don't be boring.  good luck on your date! 
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Thank you. It's ironic how simple "be yourself" sounds, yet it's really challenging when you're in the actual situation. 
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Member Since: 1/2/2014
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Originally posted by Sissy
Wear something you really feel good in (including underwear).
Be real but don't give too much away about you just yet.
Don't talk about previous relationships.
Don't talk too much about your jobs, studies or whatever.
Don't go further than a goodnight's kiss.
But most important of all:
Be yourself and only do and say things you feel comfortable with.
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Okie dokie! Will try to be calm and collected, and not seem obsessive and overexcited.
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Member Since: 1/1/2014
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Hm. Idk what I think of "watching a movie", as long as it's not at his or your place.
I was on a date three weeks ago, so here is some tips (it went well) we're now seeing each other:
- Be confident. He is probably as much nervous as you are.
- Eye contact is important, smile when he says something that is meant as a compliment or something that he tells you and make him happy.
- Try not do mention your ex. AS LONG as he doesn't. If he does, listen, ask question and tell him a little (twist it how you want, but do not lie) about your ex.
- Do not mention money/politics etc the first date.
- If you run out of subject to talk about be fast and give a compliment like "I have to admit that I love your shirt. Where did you buy it? Blue is such a nice color on you!" (And while he answers you come up with a new topic to talk about).
- And for God sake, let him know at the end of the date that you appreciate him and etc (if you feel good about it of course) it's always nicer to hear it in person than on text.
Good luck ♡
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Member Since: 1/2/2014
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No worries. We're watching a movie in a proper theater!
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Member Since: 1/4/2014
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Member Since: 8/19/2013
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You have to be yourself. If that guy is right for you, he'll take you as you are. Don't ever change for anyone, it's not gonna work!
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Member Since: 1/1/2014
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Take him somewhere different like a Sushi restaurant downtown, an Art Muesum, A cute restaurant neither of you two have been to, go kart racing, skiing, just shopping together at a mall. Those are the best dates to me.
But have fun just relax and listen to what he has to say and feed off of that to keep the conversation going. Maybe talk about your favorite artist.
Keep the conversation light and cute (throw in some complements every now and then) and relax.
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Member Since: 8/19/2013
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Originally posted by Reinvention
Shave your bussy.
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Member Since: 8/18/2013
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Originally posted by Hitori
Hello everyone!
He's some tall half-Arab guy, and he has the same taste of music as I have.

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Yassss he better stan for After School!!!!
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Member Since: 8/18/2013
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[QUOTE=Sissy;28683841
Don't go further than a goodnight's kiss.
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I think u are asking too much from my good sis hitoruee....
Lay him down and do your first love cover by using hid D as the pole....
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Member Since: 1/8/2012
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Just be cool and interesting.
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Member Since: 8/4/2009
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Have like a drink or 2 before to loosen up a bit.
Make sure you don't get loose in other areas tho, it's only the first date and you gotta keep it classy unlike the hoes here on Atrl. You're welcome
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Member Since: 11/15/2009
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Originally posted by nikko0l4l
Just be yourself and don't be boring.  good luck on your date! 
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But what if being yourself is being boring 
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