First dates can be stressful. And coming up with first date questions without sounding like you are interrogating your date can be tough

Dating is scary enough at the best of times. But now as we slowly emerge from lockdown the thoughts of meeting new people is starting to crop up. My dating business over at Great Dates has suddenly had quite a few enquiries for events and the online members area. Perhaps romance is back on the cards?
There are currently two types of people weighing up starting dating. Those that pre-Covid had started to date, perhaps using apps or just being on the lookout. And then there’s those that have recently split and have had to wait for restrictions to be lifted to get back out there. They may have done some lockdown dating via Zoom, FaceTime etc. But let’s face it, nothing beats that face to face first meeting.
Whichever category you fall into there are a few things that you need to be clear on before you go dipping your toes in the water. Are you actually ready to do this and are your social skills still in full working order?
I was chatting to the lads over at Lockdown Cocktail Club about this predicament. And between us, we’ve decided that you need to practise with your friends first. Preferably with a few cocktails so you can train your brain to flirt and drink at the same time. So invite a couple of friends over, get yourself a Lockdown Cocktail Club box that contains all your favourite cocktail ingredients and get your social skills polished. Plus you can have a great cocktail filled night with your mates. Perfect excuse!
Although you might think you’re ready and all your friends are telling you to download Tinder (don’t until you’ve read my warning about it), there will be signs that you just aren’t ready and need to spend some more time working on yourself. Are you ready to hear this?
You may not be ready, or quite ready, but if you can get through a date without your ex crossing your mind then you’re probably on the right track. Likewise, give my blog a read about Dating Someone That Just Got Out Of A Relationship if you meet someone that’s fresh on the market.
However, if you find yourself exhibiting any of these warning signs or find yourself dating someone that is, then take it as a great big red flag. If it’s you, then the last thing on earth you should be doing is dating.
So, before you head out on that first date, make sure you’re ready. Like, really ready. And then decided what to wear! I’ll cover that in a week or two. Don’t worry, you’ll be back out there mingling in no time at all. I just can’t guarantee what you might meet.
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