I've been out of any relationship for 6 years, and tomorrow I have a date. any tips?

[Anonymous]

Spent a while, and I'm feeling nervous.
Any tips would help me.

[Anonymous]

You can prepare some questions or topics to talk about just in case things gets awkward. I think honesty is gonna do you good, you can tell her up front that you’re nervous since it’s been a while - it’s usually a great ice breaker and you can laugh it off together.

[Asker]

Thanks, I appreciate your advice.

[PolarDip]

Take a cold shower and wear something that you feel good in.
Go someplace where you can sit across from her and chat face to face for a while. Don't take her to a show or a movie or you'll just be sitting beside each other awkwardly watching it.
Have a beer.
Ask her about herself, don't talk about yourself too much unless she asks.
EYE CONTACT (but not too much or it's creepy).
Make her laugh.
Understand that she's probably just as nervous and it's not a big deal. Good luck and have fun.

[Asker]

Thanks, I appreciate your advice.

[Anonymous]

Yes. Learn from this and it will remind you why you didn't bother for the last 6 years. There is a reason why you feel nervous, it's because it's totally unnatural, forced and a social ritual that only benefits the female. Therefore my advice to you is when you go, watch her body language, note how much she talks only about herself, watch how she expects you to pay and do everything.

If you meet a woman that does none of those things then it might be worth something.

[Asker]

Thanks, I appreciate your advice.

[Anonymous]

first off keep in mind this is only 1 date and keep expectations within reason for the time being , this may or may not lead anywhere. its at least a step in the right direction and dating can be a longer term process depending on each persons reality

[Asker]

Thanks, I appreciate your advice

[Anonymous]

Go someplace where you can both chat and get to know each other.

[Asker]

Thanks, I appreciate your advice.

[Opinion Owner]

Good luck.