Whether your friend’s set you up, you met at the bar and exchanged numbers or you “met” online the whole process of dating can be intimidating. Especially when it comes to the first date. First dates can be nerve wracking if you ask me. Countless thoughts run through my head which can cause me  to over think the whole thing and keep me from actually being present and enjoying the date. Has this ever happened to you or sound remotely familiar or am I the only one?

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Photo|Tumbler

Realizing that I was letting the ” what ifs” control me. I decided to be present and with that I learned some valuable tools when it came to making a good first impression.

If you find yourself  in the same situation I was, I hope you find this tips as useful as I have.

4 Tips On How To Make A Great Impression On The First Date.

1.Be Confident: Both men & woman appreciated a sense of confidence from their partner. It creates a sense of knowing who they are and what they want, that oozes sexiness.  You can show confidence simply by standing up straight & using eye contact.

2.Use Their Name:  By using their name it creates a sense of deeper connection than chatting up a stranger you just met. It creates a sense of respect and it grabs their attention.

3.Body Language: You can tell a lot about how someone is feeling towards you by their body language. If you are feeling them let them know. Don’t cross your arms, face towards them and be open to communication.

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Photos| Tumblr

4.Preserve The Mystery: Not only does this mean don’t be intimate on the first date but don’t give away to much personal information right off the bat like your address, full name, the building you work in, etc. If they want to find out more they will IN TIME.

5.Include An Event: Sometimes on first date’s it’s hard to keep the conversation going but by including an activity or an event it takes the pressure off of the two of you and you can just enjoy each others company.   

What are some of your first date tips?