| It can be difficult to be a woman in the dating | | | | here. 'Venting', like we do with our girl friends, is |
| arena. A lot of things can go wrong for you more | | | | not going to go over well with him since he'll |
| than it can for your male counterpart. Plus, men | | | | probably misinterpret it. Grin and bear it then tell |
| can be really dense about a few things. Well, no | | | | him after the date in calm, reasoned tones your |
| worries. Here are a few tips on what to do and | | | | problem. Trust me, he'll understand and he'll try to |
| not to do during a date:1) Timing is important - | | | | make it up to you.5) Enjoy the date - A date is a |
| Timing as in 'on time'. No matter what they say, | | | | chance to get to know each other and to enjoy |
| there is no such thing as 'fashionably late'. For the | | | | yourselves. Have fun during the date. Try not to |
| first date, this can give the guy jitters and make | | | | be hyper-critical and just take things in stride. If |
| him think that you've stood him up. For the later | | | | you're not having fun, your date will notice and, |
| dates, having him wait for you in the living room | | | | trust me, he will get nervous which will probably |
| for half an hour with either your roommate, your | | | | start ruining the experience for both of you. Also, |
| sister or, worse, your father is not something you | | | | just let your guard down for a little while. Let him |
| want him to do - whether it be for the | | | | see the real you. He may or may not like it, but in |
| embarrassing stories or Dad's 'eyes of doom'.2) | | | | the end he will appreciate the honesty of the act. |
| Keep your head on straight - Yes, we all know | | | | Besides, if he doesn't like you for you, why should |
| dates are supposed to be fun, but knowing what's | | | | you keep on dating?6) Afterwards, show interest |
| going on is important both for your own safety | | | | - If you really like the guy, waiting for the call |
| and for you love life. Is your date acting | | | | after a successful date is nerve-wracking. You |
| suspicious or just nervous? Maybe you'd want to | | | | know he's interested and you're definitely |
| end the date early or do something to calm him | | | | interested, you're just waiting for him to call you |
| down. Is he taking notice of what you're wearing | | | | so you could arrange another date. Try giving him |
| or just ogling? The choice to either wink at him or | | | | a day or two. He usually has to get his act |
| just stare knowingly is up to you. Is his attention | | | | together and work up the courage to call. If he |
| on you or the girl next to you? You might wish to | | | | doesn't call, he's probably still tongue-tied from |
| reward him with a smile or a slap. Situational | | | | being in your presence. Call him up to say hello. |
| awareness is not just for soldiers on the front but | | | | Talk about the date and how you had fun and |
| also for young women on the prowl.3) Be nice - | | | | give hints. No matter how dense he will pick up on |
| Have a positive attitude, find things that you like | | | | it and he'll probably be asking you for another |
| and tell him. Compliment him about his clothes, | | | | date!7) Be consistent - For those who've crossed |
| how he looks and how well the date is going. It | | | | the 'First Date' Rubicon, try maintaining the |
| puts him at ease and also makes him feel | | | | impression you made on him on that first date. |
| important. It also shows him that you're taking | | | | Men don't like surprises except, of course, if they |
| notice of him and you appreciate him. But, don't | | | | plan them. This doesn't mean, however, that you'll |
| lie. Like I said, look at the bright side of things - | | | | just give him the first date you. Talk to each |
| the service of the restaurant may have been | | | | other, both on and off dates, to get to know |
| slow but the ambience was terrific. Try making it | | | | each other more. What he got on the first date |
| into a habit, you aren't lying - you're just being | | | | was a sneak peek, what he should get from your |
| diplomatic!4) Do not complain - This may be | | | | continued dating should be the entire reel.Well, |
| technically part of tip three, but it deserves a | | | | there they are seven tips for dating success! |
| separate heading. This doesn't mean that you | | | | Hopefully, this advice could help lead you through |
| shouldn't tell him that something is wrong or | | | | today's tough tangle of relationships. Happy |
| something makes you uncomfortable. The way | | | | hunting! |
| you phrase it and the tone you use is important | | | | |