First Date... Second Date? Last Date?

As a single 25 year old gal I am not going to pretend to know the secrets to a great long lasting relationship, but I can tell you a thing or two about first dates. I have been on my fair share of great first dates and even more HORRIBLE first dates. One guy actually took me to a shooting range to shoot his pistol!!! Comforting?? I don't think so! I didn't even know the guy!! So for all of you just starting this 1st date journey I will fill you in on a few tips I have found to be successful...

First, DO NOT behave like the individuals in the videos below:
Guys: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFK3Spacdus
Girls: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVCWWbfg4H8
Yes, it may seem shocking that someone would actually behave like these characters, but they must be based on something. Right? Someone went on a truly horrible date and then wrote about and then it was exaggerated and now we have these entertaining movies to watch! It's all fun and games until you find yourself in one of these nightmare situations!

Second, dress for a DATE, not an INTERVIEW!

It's summer! Show some skin (not tooo much) and ROCK IT!

You are going on a Date! Not to Sunday morning service with your Grandmother!

Third, conversation is the key to a successful first date. Discuss your favorite venues, movies, music, etc. Stay away from conflicting opinons such as politics or money.

Lastly, guys this one is for you! Pick a good spot for the first date! No noisy restaurants or bars, you want to be able to hear eachother! Also, stay away from over the top, fancy, expensive places. This does not make you look cool or make us want you more. You really are probably just wasting your money whether you have it or not! Whatever you do... NO SHOOTING RANGES!!! Yes, I am still a little traumatized from that one! While I can enjoy shooting guns just as much as any other Texas girl, it just freaked me out!!!

Yes, this was short and sweet, but that is really what a first date is all about! Short, sweet and finding out if you even want to put forth the effort for a second date!