We all make mistakes. After all, it is part of being human. But one thing you don't want to keep doing is to continue making the same mistakes, particularly when it comes to dating.

Of course, it is natural to be nervous on a date, particularly as you are just getting to know each other.

Most people are. But the last thing you want is to let the man of your dreams slip through your fingers just because you have a few butterflies in your stomach.

The trouble is, a lot of women who are on the dating scene are so keen to meet Mr Right, that they unwittingly end up scaring him off or driving him away.

So how do you prevent the heartbreak of turning your love story into a non-story?

Automatically expecting him to pay

Most men are generous enough to pay for a drink or two for a lady they really like.

However, automatically expecting a man to pay and refusing to offer to pay part of it yourself is not likely to create a good impression in his mind.

You do not want to make him think that you are only interested in his money! Expecting him to pay may come across as inconsiderate and entitled, so be sure to offer and also show gratitude if he does stump up the bill.

Annoying habits

There is nothing worse than a person who refuses to order any food and then eats half the food off the plate of another person.

Sure, he may not mind when you get to know each other a little better, but on a first date it is a big no-no.

Being rude to staff or not showing gratitude is also something you should not do on a first date, as he will remember you for all the wrong reasons. 

Slagging off your ex

We get it, you're single. That should be apparent in virtue of the fact that you are on a date with this new man.

There is really no need to mention your ex every five minutes or tell your man about how awful your ex was. If you want your future to be bright, then don't dwell on the past.

Declare your unspoken love

If you declare your undying love on a first date, then the chances are, unless he is a weirdo, he will probably run for the hills.

No matter how keen you are or how excited you may be about this guy, remember one thing: most men love the thrill of the chase.

Even those who deny it feel a little tinge of disappointment when the woman they are interested in come on a little too strongly.

Therefore, while we wouldn't advocate 'playing hard to get', save the marriage proposals until you know him a little better.

Don't get drunk

It isn't ever really a good idea to get blindly drunk with a man you don't know. The last thing you want to do is let slip a few embarrassing truths or accidentally tell him about how highly you scored on the psychopath test.

Don't be too forward

If a man likes you, he will almost certainly make the first move. While, it is good to drop subtle clues that you like him, if you rush in too quickly, he may not consider you 'girlfriend material'.

Order a salad

Nothing is more offputting than a girl who is calorie counting or only orders a small salad. Most men like women who know how to eat, and are likely to be put off by 'diet talk' or by a lady who is constantly making a big deal over what she eats.

Text or talk on your phone constantly

Ladies, at least wait until he leaves before you start texting everyone you know. Seriously though, nothing is more annoying than trying to communicate with a woman who in turn is trying to communicate with the invisible person on the other end of her phone.ADNFCR-2867-ID-801795028-ADNFCR

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