… serious about your matches and your dates. Not saying you have to be stiff and not have fun…that’s not what I’m saying at all. What I’m saying is, if you’re going to put in the effort to have a good hair day, paint your face, and pick out the cute outfit to meet “Mr. Wonderful,” the least he can do is plan a proper date! Even if it’s casual, you can meet for cocktails (preferably non-alcoholic), but be sure the guy has a plan in mind that not’s your usual, “let’s link up around the corner from your place” kind of deal. You can also opt for a casual late lunch. That way, if you and he both are feeling each other, then dinner can come into play or a movie/event.
Meeting for coffee at Starbucks has “I’m not too invested in meeting you” written all over it. Save yourself the time and wait for the guy that makes plans instead of just texting you.
2. Always Leave him/her wanting MORE!
If you are having a great time on the first date laughing, sharing stories, and even have similar tastes in your binge-watching Netflix series, by all means keep it going, but don’t let it go on for too long. This is a situation where less is actually more. I tell everybody, you’re going to have a long first date because you two don’t know each other. So long dates don’t me anything! See if he/she calls you back, asks some deeper questions, sounds more interested, or even remains interested until the next time you see him/her. And by interested, I DO NOT mean someone who just texts you “good morning beautiful” each morning. *sigh*
Remember, a long-term relationship is like a marathon. If you’re hoping that this one might go the distance, pace yourself. In other words, leave him wanting more.