First Date Guidelines
by Bob Narindra

First dates can be incredibly tricky and nerve-wracking. It is therefore very important to establish in your own mind what you expect from the date beforehand.

The first thing you should decide is whether you are looking for a serious relationship or just some fun and companionship. If the latter is the case then make sure you let the other person know as early as possible. Do not string them along thinking that a serious relationship is a possibility when in fact it is the furthest thing from your mind.

Establish the ground rules as to what you will or will not do prior to the date. For example, if you do not want to sleep with your date, then do not allow yourself be placed in a position where that might happen.

Another thing that you need to decide before you go out on your first date is how much you are willing to reveal about yourself. There maybe certain incidents in your past that could cause your date to develop pre-conceived ideas about you, before they even really get to know you. While you do not want to appear cold and reveal little about yourself, you also do not want to overwhelm your date with too much information.

If your date is arranging everything, be careful and ensure that you know exactly where your date is taking you or planning to take you. Make sure you have a backup way of getting home if things do not go well. If possible, arrange to meet in a public place that you are familiar with, and do not forget to take your cell-phone, or change for a payphone in case of an emergency.

The important thing to remember is to have fun on your date and do not expect too much. After all, what is a first date other than a fun way to get to know one another, and to explore the possibilities of developing a strong and lasting relationship?