Dating is a part-time job. It takes a lot of effort and time to weed through online profiles, email potential dates, set up a phone call, and arrange the first date. Then there’s the first date preparation: at least 2 hours of grooming and primping and deciding what to wear. And then there is the date itself. If it’s a great one, you never want it to end. If not, you’re trying to figure out how fast you can possibly get out of it. I’ve been on 10 first dates and here is what I’ve learned so far:

*Have a phone call before you meet him. It will give you a better sense of his personality and will make you feel more comfortable when you meet.
*Don’t go out with guys that don’t show any teeth in their online photos. It’s because they have a gap tooth.
*You can ask someone out via text. Apparently that’s just what happens. Don’t fight it, just go with it. You can also reject someone via text if that’s how they’ve been communicating with you. It’s so easy!
*If he doesn’t call you after the first date, it really is because he’s not interested. Don’t call him – just move on.
*A gentleman does open doors for you.
*First impressions are everything. DO shower and look and smell your best – and watch your table manners.
*A coffee date is fantastic – you can always extend the date if you’re into him. Why not try a brunch date?
*Give the guy a chance and don’t overanalyze everything. It’s just a first date – you’re not marrying the guy!

And here is a list of what I need to work on in my next dates:

*I need to figure out how to get out of bad dates better. I don’t want to be impolite, but if I know it’s going nowhere, there is no need to stick around.
*I’m bored with the dinner or dinner/drinks date. I want to go on more creative first dates and would love any suggestions.
*The online dating route introduces you to a lot of people outside your social circle, but I’m having a hard time finding guys that have similar interests as me. Why can’t I just find a guy that wants to drink a cold beer and watch a game? (Maybe that’s more of a rant than something I can work on?)

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