5 Tips for Overcoming First Date Anxiety
Thursday, June 24th, 2010If you are feeling anxiety over a first date, this is quite natural. First dates tend to make all of us a bit jittery. We wonder whether or not we should laugh at his jokes (“Oh, no, how do I not giggle if he says something funny?”, “Does my laugh sound totally corny?”, “Maybe I should just keep my mouth shut…”) and we tend to expect the guys we’re heading out with to know these things already, to know we’re feeling more than a little self-conscious, especially since it is our “first date.”
Of course, the more confident we are, the less we worry about all those little things that tend to make us nervous about first dates. So, here are five self-confidence boosters you can try before your next first night out.
Tip #1: Indulge in a long soothing bath on the night of your date to allow yourself to relax, and to make sure you don’t have any anxieties about not being sparkling clean.
Tip #2: Instead of worrying about your clothes, pick an outfit you feel comfortable in, one that makes you feel good about yourself, and that you have previously worn and felt confident in.
Tip #3: Be yourself. Don’t try to hamper or hinder your normal state. If the guy you’re with doesn’t appreciate your originality, then he’s probably not the guy for you anyway. You want a man who will love you for who you are, not who you pretend to be when you’re with him, right? So always be who you are.
Tip #4: Talk before the date. If you have certain expectations about your upcoming date, you need to make sure the person you’re going to be with knows what those expectations are. For example, if you feel uncomfortable around crowds and prefer to dine in a more private setting, he needs to know this before he makes reservations.
Tip #5: Enjoy yourself. First dates aren’t wedding ceremonies, so you aren’t being locked into a commitment for the rest of your life based on this one night out. Remember that, and just allow yourself to have a good time. You might enjoy yourself so much you’re tempted to repeat the experience!
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