Top dating tips

If you want to be spared the heartache and disappointment of going on unsuitable and disastrous dates, then our top tips below will probably save you a lot of wasted energy and heartache.

Knowing what to wear, what to say, who should pay and how to dress can be a little bit of a nightmare for some people and the last thing you want to do is run the risk of it all going wrong.

Naturally, most people will have an endless amount of questions going around in their head when embarking on a first date -hopefully the advice and hints we have given below will go some way in helping to resolve all of that.

Make a good impression

First impressions are the most important. In order to boost the chances of a successful date, then you definitely should ensure you are remembered for all the right reasons – not the wrong ones!

The rules are really quite simple: take pride in your appearance and clean-up before you head out (and don’t forget the mouthwash!).

For most people, this is common sense, but common sense can often go flying out of the window if you are rushing around, and you haven’t left enough time to prepare!

This leads us nicely onto our second point …

Be punctual

When you are meeting someone for the first time, never leave things to the last minute. If you know you have got tight deadlines on the day, be sure to arrange your date at a time when you know you will have long enough to prepare.

If you have got some way to travel, then be sure to factor in the possibility of delays, or unexpected events when you make your way to the venue.

The last thing you want to do is arrive out of breath and stressed, so it is always much better to be too early than too late!

Dress appropriately

Dressing smart is essential, regardless of whether you are a man or woman. While it isn ot always necessary to don a suit, smart-casual clothing will work most of the time.

Of course it also has to be relevant and appropriate to your date. For men, a smart shirt and trousers will often suffice, while for women a smart dress/skirt or neat pair of trousers will often cover most occasions.

Dress is a little bit of a tricky one because there are no hard-and fast rules, so it is up to you to make a good judgement call.

Meet in public and familiar surroundings

You would be surprised at the number of people that agree to go to a stranger’s house on a first date or venture into unknown territory.

This can be particularly problematic or even dangerous if you are a woman and an equally poor choice for men.

However, you can’t really go wrong if you both agree to meet up in an area where you both feel comfortable and you are able to get to fairly easily.

Having said that, you might want to avoid heading to a place where you will bump into people that you know who could potentially disrupt your date!

Be yourself

Yeah we know you have heard this said before, but actually, when you are on the dating scene, it is important to relax and let your true personality shine through.

Of course, we are not suggesting that you tell everyone your deepest, darkest secrets but you have to remember dating is a two way thing – while you want to be at your best, it is equally as important to ensure that you are with a person that you want to spend crazy amounts of time with.

Confidence is the key here. A confident person is instantly more attractive – and this will show to the other person.

This does not mean you have to be over-the-top-or-arrogant, but being sure of yourself and and refusing to dwell on insignificant insecurities can only be a good thing!

Stick to light hearted topics

Until you get to know someone better, we’d certainly recommend leaving some of the heavier and more contentious subjects like religion, politics and past relationships out of the picture until you both get to know each other a little more.

Once you have been on a few dates with someone, then you could open up a little more, but you do not want to risk offending someone or God-forbid getting into a heated argument before you have even decided whether you like each or not.

Getting past the basics

Once you have prepped yourself thoroughly, and you have got the basics right, you can then sit back, relax and enjoy what will hopefully be the start of a long-term relationship.