Topic: What do women honestly want in a first date?
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Sat 11/24/12 11:47 PM
OP, I'm not trying to sound like some police army seargent. laugh. I just think it's best to be safe than sorry. Anyone can be easy. It's about how you conduct yourself. I'm not much into how much money a guy has. Just........................be safe, goddamnit :)

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Sun 11/25/12 02:31 AM



Surely a first date should be short and sweet, you are meeting to take a look at each other to see if you are still interested in the person you have been chatting with.
Arranging to meet to have a coffee keeps things short, simple and inexpensive, if you want to make a big monetary impression save it for a second date if there is to be one. That is just my opinion.



If someone worries about limiting the time spent on the first date, I may think that he's just not into me.


I agree, I have never had a date off the internet that wanted to leave early. Meeting for Coffee is not a real date, it is just a meeting.laugh


I could always book a room for later just incase we want to take it to the next level after a cuppa and chat, my treat.
laugh:tongue:

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Sun 11/25/12 03:30 AM
Edited by Duttoneer on Sun 11/25/12 03:37 AM

And yea if you look like you are too cheap to pay for a plate of eggs , and someone doesn't interest you any more than a look see over coffee don't waste your time or hers.


I regret to say that is exactly what you have to do, take a look see, because some ladies just are not truthful in their profiles. They say 5 ' 6" tall, and 46 years old and
later confess to typo errors, because they are 6' 5" tall and 64 years old. The photos they use, yes the photos, they say these were the only ones they had at the time and taken about 20 years ago on holiday, so when they described themselves as having a few extra pounds, and then look like they can kick start Jumbo jets at Heathrow Airport, you realize this lady is not the person you thought she was. So, yes, guys definitely do have to have a look see, because sadly some ladies are a little economic with the truth in their profiles. :tongue:

PS How do you like your eggs?

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Sun 11/25/12 08:47 AM


And yea if you look like you are too cheap to pay for a plate of eggs , and someone doesn't interest you any more than a look see over coffee don't waste your time or hers.


I regret to say that is exactly what you have to do, take a look see, because some ladies just are not truthful in their profiles. They say 5 ' 6" tall, and 46 years old and
later confess to typo errors, because they are 6' 5" tall and 64 years old. The photos they use, yes the photos, they say these were the only ones they had at the time and taken about 20 years ago on holiday, so when they described themselves as having a few extra pounds, and then look like they can kick start Jumbo jets at Heathrow Airport, you realize this lady is not the person you thought she was. So, yes, guys definitely do have to have a look see, because sadly some ladies are a little economic with the truth in their profiles. :tongue:

PS How do you like your eggs?


I'm sure it's not just women who lie in their profiles. Luckily, the men I've met have all looked like their pictures. One guy lied about his height, which was pretty silly, though.

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Sun 11/25/12 09:11 AM
it depends on who she is! like me for instance i would rather choose a place where we can go and have a coffee to talk a little bit get to know each other a little bit more.. just a relaxing date ..

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Sun 11/25/12 09:14 AM
The only thing I want on a first meet is a confirmed time and place...Example... "Lets meet at Starbucks tomorrow at 4:00 PM....As far as I'm concerned, the rest of it is "deal with the situation as it develops"....I like spontaneity...I say go with an open mind, reasonable expectations, and a solid get away plan....laugh

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Sun 11/25/12 09:40 AM
The last date I had (or didn't have) stood me up. grumble

So, showing up would be a nice gesture. ohwell

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Sun 11/25/12 11:24 AM

The last date I had (or didn't have) stood me up. grumble

So, showing up would be a nice gesture. ohwell


I've had a few of those. Sorry to hear you had to deal with that.

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Sun 11/25/12 11:36 AM


The last date I had (or didn't have) stood me up. grumble

So, showing up would be a nice gesture. ohwell


I've had a few of those. Sorry to hear you had to deal with that.


Meh. Just a reinforcing message from the Universe that I should not date. laugh

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Sun 11/25/12 11:37 AM



The last date I had (or didn't have) stood me up. grumble

So, showing up would be a nice gesture. ohwell


I've had a few of those. Sorry to hear you had to deal with that.


Meh. Just a reinforcing message from the Universe that I should not date. laugh


No, that just reminds us that there are some jerks out there. Doesn't mean you shouldn't date, though. Or that you can't find someone who isn't like that.

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Sun 11/25/12 12:28 PM
Edited by Toodygirl5 on Sun 11/25/12 12:36 PM


And yea if you look like you are too cheap to pay for a plate of eggs , and someone doesn't interest you any more than a look see over coffee don't waste your time or hers.


I regret to say that is exactly what you have to do, take a look see, because some ladies just are not truthful in their profiles. They say 5 ' 6" tall, and 46 years old and
later confess to typo errors, because they are 6' 5" tall and 64 years old. The photos they use, yes the photos, they say these were the only ones they had at the time and taken about 20 years ago on holiday, so when they described themselves as having a few extra pounds, and then look like they can kick start Jumbo jets at Heathrow Airport, you realize this lady is not the person you thought she was. So, yes, guys definitely do have to have a look see, because sadly some ladies are a little economic with the truth in their profiles. :tongue:

PS How do you like your eggs?



Men should Not be so into looks, without getting to really know a woman. Often times. guys really miss out on good women. I never had a problem with any man saying I didnt look attractive I met in person. A few said I looked better than my photo at that time.laugh I have not Met any Man off Mingle2 Yet. My dates are not cheap and I am not looking for a Coffee break Man, if he wants that, He better keep looking elsewhere.bigsmile

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Sun 11/25/12 05:18 PM

I'm sure this question has been flung around these forums since the site's inception, but I'm new and I didn't see it in the first couple of pages so I'll just go ahead and ask again.
My "first date" experiences haven't always been the greatest. Usually if I survive that first encounter I do much better afterwards. Trying to come up with a good first date can be really hard for a guy who knows only a little to nothing about you. So for all you women out there, what would your ideal first date be? And please be honest!


You expect too much on the first meeting. If knowing so little about us bothers you so much than GET to know us. Talk to us on the phone or online and then you will have a good idea of what we want to do without even asking us. We like it when guys put in an effort. The problem with most guys is they just don't want to actually get to know us the old fashioned way. TALKING, meeting comes when we're both mutual.

My ideal first date: bumper cars and cotton candy.

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Sun 11/25/12 07:30 PM
Im pretty open as far as first date ideas go.

I can tell u what I DONT want....

When the guy is driving a decent truck, has a job, knows the dinner date is "dutch", and waits till dinner is done and the check on the table to slap a roll of quarters down (on a $25 dollar dinner) and look totally unconcerned, and then leave ya hanging on the rest and the tip!

Yup... and guys wonder why women can b b!tches....

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Sun 11/25/12 07:44 PM

Im pretty open as far as first date ideas go.

I can tell u what I DONT want....

When the guy is driving a decent truck, has a job, knows the dinner date is "dutch", and waits till dinner is done and the check on the table to slap a roll of quarters down (on a $25 dollar dinner) and look totally unconcerned, and then leave ya hanging on the rest and the tip!

Yup... and guys wonder why women can b b!tches....


Say it ain't so!...I hope you "implanted" the quarters?

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Sun 11/25/12 07:49 PM




Say it ain't so!...I hope you "implanted" the quarters?


Actually, I was embarassed as all get out and didnt want the waitress to think I was the cheap @zz to leave the quarters so I pocketed them and just paid the bill.... Needless to say he never heard from me again!

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Sun 11/25/12 07:53 PM





Say it ain't so!...I hope you "implanted" the quarters?


Actually, I was embarassed as all get out and didnt want the waitress to think I was the cheap @zz to leave the quarters so I pocketed them and just paid the bill.... Needless to say he never heard from me again!


I wonder what he was doing with a roll of quarters in his pocketspock ....Are you thinking what I'm thinking?think ...A pair of rolled up socks would work better!!rofl rofl

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Sun 11/25/12 09:10 PM


I'm sure this question has been flung around these forums since the site's inception, but I'm new and I didn't see it in the first couple of pages so I'll just go ahead and ask again.
My "first date" experiences haven't always been the greatest. Usually if I survive that first encounter I do much better afterwards. Trying to come up with a good first date can be really hard for a guy who knows only a little to nothing about you. So for all you women out there, what would your ideal first date be? And please be honest!


You expect too much on the first meeting. If knowing so little about us bothers you so much than GET to know us. Talk to us on the phone or online and then you will have a good idea of what we want to do without even asking us. We like it when guys put in an effort. The problem with most guys is they just don't want to actually get to know us the old fashioned way. TALKING, meeting comes when we're both mutual.

My ideal first date: bumper cars and cotton candy.


That's assuming every date is going to be with someone he's met online. And, even if that was the case, meeting sooner rather than later sometimes works better.

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Sun 11/25/12 09:50 PM
This may have been posted already but I think a good first date idea would be a simple activity like putt-putt golfing or bowling,etc. Some place where it isn't too loud plus you're doing something which may help any possible uncomfortable silences.

One of the good points too, is if it isn't all that great, you can end it with the end of that first game or two. If it does goes well then you might want to move on to dinner or drinks or both :)

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Sun 11/25/12 11:14 PM
Sometimes i wonder what women really need in a relationship,women need nothing else than to be pampered,have good times,honest and love.

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Sun 11/25/12 11:53 PM
I don't think I need to be pampered but would be nice to have a partner be kind and careing and work as a team with me.