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Topic: The rules of the first date
SweetLips83's photo
Sun 11/30/08 06:02 AM
This not really a question so much as an opinion needed, a woman's opinion would be appreciated, my bros going on a date tmrow night and he asked me for my advice i told him these are the rules i stick by ( not that im saying i do great but i do ok) see if you agree with the following

1) Lean back take it easy
2) Don;t offer tp pay for everything-makes it look like you're trying to buy their affection
3)Less pressure the better
4)Make her laugh
5)Don't do the whole multiple questions its boring and makes it feel like an interview just pick a topic and let it flow

and thats my opinion feedback would be great.

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Sun 11/30/08 06:06 AM
#4 is a must!

Multiple questions should probably be saved for later, when you are really trying to get deep. I agree wait on that.

Above all, listen to her when she talks and let her know in your response that you heard what she said.

Good luck to your bro!

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Sun 11/30/08 06:20 AM
drinker drinker drinker

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Sun 11/30/08 06:21 AM
I like the way you think...

Heres my thing if a guy asked me out then I feel he should pay for whatever we do (unless you go into a store and I pick something up then don't offer to buy it I pick it up cuz its something I want or need). Now if I'm asking a guy out then I will pay for the evening.

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Sun 11/30/08 06:25 AM
Sounds like you gave him some good advice.flowerforyou

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Sun 11/30/08 06:33 AM
Easy going seems to be the key to your 'rules' and that's always best. Let's the other person relax .. :wink:

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Sun 11/30/08 06:39 AM
ask if she has a back-up plan:banana:

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Sun 11/30/08 08:35 AM
thanks everybody ive just told him and he looks confused...its ok he always looks confused, oh and i threw in if ur gonna kiss her dont wait until the end but dont spring it on her either.

galendgirl's photo
Sun 11/30/08 09:21 AM
Easy going sounds fine, so really...why "rules?"

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Sun 11/30/08 09:22 AM
when I'm on a date I kiss her first. That way you have it out of the way and the whole date isnt a lead up to the goodnight kiss

SweetLips83's photo
Sun 11/30/08 09:23 AM

when I'm on a date I kiss her first. That way you have it out of the way and the whole date isnt a lead up to the goodnight kiss

Guess it depends on the situation like how much she already likes you etc

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Sun 11/30/08 09:24 AM

Easy going sounds fine, so really...why "rules?"

Ive been watching some of the saw films so the phrase dont forget the rules keeps coming out lol

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Sun 11/30/08 03:48 PM
There's rules?

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Sun 11/30/08 05:06 PM


Easy going sounds fine, so really...why "rules?"

Ive been watching some of the saw films so the phrase dont forget the rules keeps coming out lol


Rules are made to be broken...at least by the second date LOL!

So if you ARE going to follow first date rules...what ARE the second date rule???

(This oughta be good!)

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Sun 11/30/08 06:30 PM
Edited by FuPanda on Sun 11/30/08 06:30 PM

There's rules?


Yes "Don't cross the streams"

No wait, that's Ghostbusters. Oh never mind. :/

SharpShooter10's photo
Mon 12/01/08 05:48 AM

This not really a question so much as an opinion needed, a woman's opinion would be appreciated, my bros going on a date tmrow night and he asked me for my advice i told him these are the rules i stick by ( not that im saying i do great but i do ok) see if you agree with the following

1) Lean back take it easy
2) Don;t offer tp pay for everything-makes it look like you're trying to buy their affection
3)Less pressure the better
4)Make her laugh
5)Don't do the whole multiple questions its boring and makes it feel like an interview just pick a topic and let it flow

and thats my opinion feedback would be great.
Thats not bad, where I come from though, If a guy takes a lady out, He pays, I would feel strange letting a lady I was interested in pay. at least on the beginning dates anyway

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Mon 12/01/08 05:53 AM

I like the way you think...

Heres my thing if a guy asked me out then I feel he should pay for whatever we do (unless you go into a store and I pick something up then don't offer to buy it I pick it up cuz its something I want or need). Now if I'm asking a guy out then I will pay for the evening.


I agree with this, however, I always offer to pay my share, even if I'm the askee.

I think the most important thing is to keep things low-key and casual for a first date, something with not much pressure. Save the big expensive restaurants for a 2nd or 3rd date.

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Mon 12/01/08 05:58 AM

thanks everybody ive just told him and he looks confused...its ok he always looks confused, oh and i threw in if ur gonna kiss her dont wait until the end but dont spring it on her either.
Tell him if the chemistry is there, look into her eyes and kiss her, he most definately will know if she doesn't want to, and if that's the case, don't do it again:smile: drinker

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Mon 12/01/08 06:00 AM
Tell him the only "rule" is to treat her like a lady and be himself

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Mon 12/01/08 08:35 AM

This not really a question so much as an opinion needed, a woman's opinion would be appreciated, my bros going on a date tmrow night and he asked me for my advice i told him these are the rules i stick by ( not that im saying i do great but i do ok) see if you agree with the following

1) Lean back take it easy
2) Don;t offer tp pay for everything-makes it look like you're trying to buy their affection
3)Less pressure the better
4)Make her laugh
5)Don't do the whole multiple questions its boring and makes it feel like an interview just pick a topic and let it flow

and thats my opinion feedback would be great.


I agree with most of the list, but I also foot the bill for the date. I feel that if you ask her out you shouldn't be volunteering her bank account. Now, if she asks you out that's different. I'm kind of old fashioned when it comes to dating. I do the whole, "open doors, pull out chairs, open the car door, coddle to every desire, and pay for everything" mentality. Like I said though, if she asks me out it's on her dime.....even then not really but it's as close as it gets.

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