7 surprising first date essentials - 7
surprising 1st date do's
I just made a first date with what could be my ideal mate
thanks to Match.com! I know to take cash, a credit card and
a cell phone. But what else should I take with me? And just
as important, what do I hope my date takes with him?
You know what you need in order to look and feel your
best — extra hair mousse, breath mints, eye drops.
Physical requirements are different for everyone, but dating
is about displaying your personality too. For that we all
need to bring along some tantalizing intangibles.
Try my short list of first date essentials:
- A happy
memory
I told him about the first
time I went skydiving. Remembering that experience
always makes me feel great. He told me about coming out,
which wasn't the best choice since it referred to a
former lover. But it wasn't the point of the story so I
was okay with it.
- A goal
for the future
After years of thinking
about it, this year I'm auditioning for the local men's
chorus. It's a realistic goal because I can sing. It
turns out my date can't carry a tune, so I gained his
admiration. His parents are in PFLAG, so he appreciates
gay organizations.
- A
positive attitude
I'm glad to be in this
guy's company right here, right now. My life has been
full of great things so far, and I have no doubt there's
more to come.
Your
match is on Match.com