Some dates can be fun when they are totally spontaneous and full of surprise. but the first date is better when the basics are planned -- the surprises can come from your interaction and relationship rather than the arrangements. Be prepared about the particulars: * How you are getting to your destination (taxi, bus, train, your own car, car.....

Coming up with something interesting to do has a lot of benefits. It can add excitement to your first date, simply because it's new for either or both of you. It can also show how much fun you can be, and it can set the stage for a good time, no matter what your feelings about each other turn out to be. Be as creative as you can in coming up...

Keep in mind the purposes of a first date. You want to learn about each other, but you may also want to minimize too much intensity, to ease your anxieties. So while you might want to be alone to some extent, you might not want too much aloneness. That means you might not want to go to a party where there are lots of singles. You also might not...

Any place you choose to go, or anything that you do, can be perfect for you if it suits the two of you and makes you feel comfortable. Go with your instincts about this. But consider the pros and cons of certain situations, and decide whether you can come up with something a little more creative in this new age. The most common answer anybody...

Grooming Looking your best is not just a matter of the clothes you wear, but also how you take care of your entire body and appearance. Looking your best is important not only for the impression you make, but for feeling good about yourself as well. Cleanliness It might seem insulting to even mention, but it deserves a respectful...

As the saying goes, "Clothes make the man." It's not as materialistic as it sounds though; put simply, this means, how you dress can say a lot about you. Think about what your clothes reveal about your personality as you decide what to wear on your first date. Keep these considerations in mind when choosing your outfit: * What impressi...

If your mind instantly fills with images of tripping over your own feet, getting spaghetti sauce on your shirt, or, worse, feeling stupid about not knowing what to say, relax. A first date is bound to be fraught with some anxieties. Here are some ways to calm yourself down while psyching yourself up: * Remember our basic principle: Treat the...

"Cup your hand over your mouth and check your breath." -- first-date rule So you leapt over the first dating hurdle by asking to get together. Now get ready to jump again, because it's time to put your money where your mouth is and follow through with the real date. As you get ready, there's a lot to think about. You may have anxieties...