Archive for November, 2008
That first date can be the most awkward. Of course, you are most likely complete strangers and it may take a few more dates to get to know each other really well. However, it doesn’t hurt to make a lasting impression on your date. Here are some romantic tips and ideas that may work well for you from a gal’s point of view:
1. Be yourself. The problem with the courting stage is men always put their best foot forward as they try to hard to impress their dates. Believe me, we women can sense when a guy is trying to be overzealous.
2. Learn more about her. Ask common questions even as silly as her favorite color or her favorite food. That’s one way to find out if you click.
3. Bite your tongue when you notice you’ve been blabbing too much about yourself. The last thing we want is a conceited guy who loves only himself.
4. Take her to some place cozy and comfortable. Think wholesome. Sleazy bars and loud discos are a big no-no for a first date.
5. Remember to compliment her looks. We love being admired sincerely.
6. Think simplicity. A picnic at the park, stargazing, or strolling can create a lasting impact.
“Men are from Mars, women are from Venus.” This statement is so true. Men and women are so far apart when it comes to their needs and wants that they might as well be from different planets. Men prefer practicality and predictability, whereas women long for sensitivity, sentimentality and romance. Most relationships go awry when men are not sensitive to women’s needs and vice versa.
It is important for both men and women to create romance and keep the love alive by accepting their differences but, at the same time, cherishing the many reasons they are together. The spark will always be there when the romance is kept alive. There are 101 ways to be a romantic and you do not have to be born a romantic to be one. It need not cost much either. The key is your willingness to express your love to your significant other in creative ways and to think out of the box to keep him or her amused and in love with you.
You have found a person you would really like to go out with, and your ready to ask that person out on a date. You will immediately have the question, what are we going to do on our date? This question can be really tough on the first date because you are tying to make a good first impression and you may or may not know what your date likes to do.
For a first date there are a number of creative dating ideas for a safe date that will cause “no waves”. Some of those ideas include packing a picnic basket for a nice picnic lunch, a miniature golf or a bowling date. The traditional date of going to dinner or catching a movie may not be as creative but is always fun.