Many people search for the perfect date. Whether you’re trying to experience it, or trying to be the one to provide it, the perfect date can really be tough to achieve. When it comes to dating we sometimes find ourselves unable to relax enough to let our best characteristics shine through. It’s a similar behavior to having to do presentations or public speaking. The more you do it, and the more you prepare yourself, the better you will be at it. Taking this into account it seems that more people should take the time to analyze a date and see what each part really means in terms of the ultimate success of the date. At the end of the day love is not something you can analyze and fully explain, but just like anything, being good at dating is about strengthening your weak areas. To do that you need to understand what they are. Here is the anatomy of the perfect date.
The Anticipation - Asking Them Out: Asking someone out can be a whole adventure in itself, but there are things to keep in mind so that you don’t skew their perception of you before your date even starts.
The First Impression - Pick Up: All the time we spend getting ready comes to a climax the moment we see each other at the very beginning of the date. You need to know how to make a good first impression, as it spills over into the rest of your date.
The Awkward Silence - On The Way: One of the most overlooked aspects of a date is the awkward time between the pick up and arriving at the place you’re going to go to. Mastering this time is key to setting the tone for your date, and creating a relaxed setting that feels comfortable to both of you.
The Main Course - Your Date Place: Picking the right place to go on a first date is crucial to it’s ultimate success.
The Dessert - Your Next Fun Thing: When your date is going well after the main course, you want to make sure to keep the momentum going by planning something a little extra that allows you to continue the fun.
The Wind Down - Going Home: The way home should be a enjoyable one that allows you both to think about all the little moments you enjoyed throughout the night.
The Last Impression - Drop Off: The drop off can be filled with anxiety if you’re wondering whether to kiss or not to kiss, and leaving the wrong last impression can sometimes make a great date go bad.
The Next Impression - Following Up: While a date may officially end with the drop off, stand out from the rest by mastering the art of the follow up. Being good at this can ensure that you have more great dates, and can even help you fix a date that went partially bad.
As you can see, there are a lot of variables that can happen at any one of these levels and they could all possibly help to make your date go worse than expected. We’re going to explore each part in detail to get a better understanding of what to look for in each area, and what you should try to accomplish in each area. With that knowledge, you should be better equipped to plan and prepare yourself for dates, which will ultimately give you a better chance of having better dates overall.
Join us tomorrow as we start off the series with The Anticipation!
