You think you've met your soul mate online. You've warmed up to each other through chatting and now it's time to meet face to face. What will your partner look like? What do you wear? Will you make a good impression or will you be nervous? Don't worry. Here's how to make it work.
CALL FIRST BEFORE MEETING
Don't jump from chatting to dining straight away. Set up at least one or two phone conversations. Use these talks as a way to know the person better and to judge whether you want to take the relationship to the next step. Treat your first phone contact as an actual date, a way to get to know the person better.
PLAY IT SAFE ON YOUR FIRST DATE
Always set up your first date at a public place and at a reasonable time of day - late afternoon or early evening. A familiar restaurant or coffee shop is fine, but not at midnight. Never meet at one of your homes. Avoid bike rides or drives in remote areas for the first few dates. Make sure you end the date while there are still other people present. These precautions won't make you paranoid.
DON'T PUT TOO MUCH PRESSURE ON YOURSELF
Planning a first date that's too long is a recipe for failure. Don't plan an entire day together meet for one activity, and keep it at an hour or two. Stay away from any intense issues or conversations.
MAKE A GOODFIRST EXPRESSION
You also want to impress your date - after all he could be the one. You will make your best first impression by being calmly and confidentially yourself. Remember to smile. People are perceived as more attractive when they are having a good time. So go and have a great time.
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