11 Tips to Feel More Comfortable On a First Date

If first dates make you nervous, these tips might settle some of those butterflies.

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First dates can be exciting. Meeting someone new, the possibility of romance, and doing something fun all mingle together to make you look forward to a first date. At the same time, meeting someone new, the possibility of romance, and worrying about how you’ll come across combine to make you nervous.

First dates can be awkward and uncomfortable, but without them, we can’t find the love we’re hoping to find. So how can we make them more comfortable? Try these tips for before, during, and after your first date to make it a more comfortable and enjoyable experience.

Before the date

Stay healthy

There might be nothing worse on a first date than being sick. Whether it’s a cold or flu, food poisoning, or just feeling bloated from a heavy meal earlier in the day, feeling sick is going to have you at less than your best. That’s not the first impression you want to make, which will ratchet up your nerves.

Take steps to keep yourself healthy. Eat nutritious foods and light meals. Get regular exercise. Pay attention to the calendar and don’t schedule a first date when you know you’ll be…

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Wendy Miller
Wendy Miller

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