It\u2019s easy to get lost in the rabbit hole of dating advice found online. Wear this, say that, go there, be this. Sure, you can have a killer first date\u2026but if you\u2019re just playing a role it won\u2019t lead to a secure relationship. At the end of the day, a first date is only a success if you feel comfortable in your skin and form a genuine connection with your date. Here are some tips for staying true to yourself on a first date:<\/p>\n
This should go without saying, right? But even if we go in with the best intentions, you say you don\u2019t mind which restaurant you go to and end up at a Thai restaurant when you don\u2019t like spice. Next, you\u2019re saying yes to mushrooms when you\u2019re allergic, and pretending you don\u2019t have kids but promise yourself you\u2019ll bring it up next date. It\u2019s just so much easier to tell the truth from the start. Your date has to like you for you, otherwise, the relationship is heading nowhere. If you don\u2019t want to be eating portabella mushroom stew on your fiftieth wedding anniversary, just be honest.<\/p>\n
How are you on a normal day? Probably not nervous, jittery, and stressed. If you have those feelings during a first date, you\u2019re not acting like yourself. Of course, it\u2019s easier said than done, but if you manage to calm your nerves, acting like yourself will come a whole lot easier. Practice deep breathing exercises, pump yourself up with your favorite song, or call your best friend for a pep talk. Take away all the concern and excitement about what this \u201ccould\u201d lead to and frame it as a good dinner with good company, that\u2019s all.<\/p>\n
Sure, you want to impress your date. That should mean putting on your favorite outfit (okay, maybe not your sweats) and being comfortable in your clothes. Eight-inch heels, makeup to the nines, or a starched suit might look nice to your date at first glance, but if they see you\u2019re uncomfortable, they\u2019d rather you dial it back. Wear an outfit that makes you confident, not self-conscious.<\/p>\n
A good first date is just the first step in what could be a long and fruitful relationship. You want to be true to yourself throughout the entire course of the relationship, and that includes the first date. Respect yourself enough to be true to yourself. By the same token, respect your date<\/em> enough to trust them to decide whether they like the real you or not.<\/p>\n Giving yourself the chance to enjoy a loving, lasting relationship all starts with being true to yourself on your first date! Remember, all the same advice applies to speed dating. Browse 25Dates.com to learn more helpful advice about speed dating and relationships in general.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It\u2019s easy to get lost in the rabbit hole of dating advice found online. Wear this, say that, go there, be this. Sure, you can have a killer first date\u2026but if you\u2019re just playing a role it won\u2019t lead to a secure relationship. At the end of the day, a first date is only a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1919,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n