Planning Your Blind Date
Getting ready to go out on any type of first date can be an unnerving experience
and when that date is a blind one it only adds to the amount of potential stress.
Though many of the usual preparations that may apply to the most common dating questions and dating safety tips are just as useful on a blind date, there are some extra precautions you may want to keep in mind for this very selective type of experience.
Looking Good:
It is common for those going on a blind date to be initially nervous about appearance. Not only are most people concerned about how attractive they will find their date, but in turn how attractive their date will find them. For this reason it is vital that you look your best on such an occasion and perhaps take a little extra time to get yourself looking your best.
Though appearances may not be the top priority on your agenda, it certainly pays to look your best. It isn't always important that a person necessarily be extremely attractive; the point is more often to show your date that you took the time to prepare, that you consider your time together important enough that you are willing to make an effort.
For those that feel uncertain about styles or clothing, it is often best to get some advice from anyone you might trust to help you with jazzing up your look. Though it is important to look nice for your date, keep in mind that you are representing the real you and straying too far from your normal look may end up being misleading. Instead of going overboard on style, find a compromise between how you usually look and a dressier version of yourself.
Another important idea to remember about style is the balance between individuality and blending in. While most people certainly don't want to cause a scene with abnormal clothing, drawing in a little attention to what makes you a unique person isn't a bad thing. Finding this balance can impress your date before you've even had a chance to say hello.
Remember that it is common on blind dates to wear something that defines who you are so that you and your date can find one another. This idea is not only practical, but can also produce quite a romantic first moment between the two of you. As you and your date are perhaps both scanning the room you eyes will each suddenly fall upon that one item that means that the visual search is over. This in itself can be an excellent way to begin a date as it may create some immediate signs of attraction.
Feeling Good:
Nervousness is a plague upon many dates and may do its' best to try and trip you up. It is therefore, important that you try to keep yourself calm and confident when going on your date. In order to keep your cool you may want to turn your preparation into a calming experience.
When getting ready to meet your mystery date be sure to give yourself plenty of time to get ready. Choosing your clothes and any other accessories prior to the date can help you cut down on unnecessary stresses on the day of. Laying out any special toiletries you intend to use on the day may also reduce some of the stresses of getting ready.
A very poplar reason for blind dating these days is online dating, which may somewhat alter the general idea of "blind" as most couples that are meeting face-to-face for the first time already know a great deal about one another. Though the chat online may have allowed you and your date a wonderful chance to learn about one anther's lives you may still feel very nervous about meeting in person. Even those who have done their fair share of flirting online often find the close proximity to be a very different experience.
For those that are heading out to meet a person that they feel though know well because a virtual dating experience it is vital to keep in mind that your nervousness is only a temporary state. It is only natural that you should feel somewhat nervous about meeting a person that you may already feel so close to, but most people find that within minutes they find that person so familiar to them within the stranger they first laid eyes on.
Planning Good:
In order to have the best experience on your date you should attend to any details that you can prior to your date. For those the prefer a more laid back experience too much planning may ruin their fun, but keep in mind, the more you leave to chance the more chances you take with having that successful date.
Choosing the right place is vitally important for a good blind date. Most people find that public is a must for safety reasons, but one that offers enough privacy that you are able to chat. Another important factor to keep in mind is that any establishment that offers an activity may help to take some of the stress off of the conversation. This why restaurants are such a common favorite for blind dates as it gives both individuals something to focus on while getting to know one another.
Always let a friend or loved one know where you are going before you head out on a date, just in case something doesn't go as planned. It is also important to plan ahead on how you are getting home later; you don't want to be dependent on your date for transportation.
Over all, no matter how well you plan, the success of any date depends greatly on how well two people mesh. Though you may not have control over how well liked you are by your date, or vice versa, allowing the date to be ruined by a pitfall that might have been avoided is extremely frustrating. By keeping your cool and doing a little prep work you are likely to have the best possible experience, the rest is simply fate or chance as with so many other things.
by: Addison Kross
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