{"id":8080,"date":"2020-11-20T17:26:59","date_gmt":"2020-11-20T17:26:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dream-singles.com\/blog\/?p=8080"},"modified":"2026-04-14T16:50:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T16:50:44","slug":"what-to-expect-on-your-first-date","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dream-singles.com\/blog\/what-to-expect-on-your-first-date\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Expect On Your First Date"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You&#8217;ve found the woman you want to take it to the next step with. You&#8217;ve taken the <a href=\"http:\/\/dream-singles.com\/blog\/steps-to-building-a-good-relationship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">steps to build a good relationship<\/a> and really believe you&#8217;ve found the one! Now it&#8217;s time for things to get serious and go on your first date, but knowing what to expect is scary!<\/p>\n<p>This step will take a lot of time and effort on your part but will be worth it to bring the online connection you share to reality. First dates are both exuberantly exciting, yet nerve-wracking. Knowing what to expect on your first date can help to ease nerves and allow for preparation.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dream-singles.com\/blog\/what-to-expect-on-your-first-date\/#Talk_About_Expectations\" >Talk About Expectations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dream-singles.com\/blog\/what-to-expect-on-your-first-date\/#Things_To_Do\" >Things To Do<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dream-singles.com\/blog\/what-to-expect-on-your-first-date\/#Take_It_To_The_Next_Step\" >Take It To The Next Step<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dream-singles.com\/blog\/what-to-expect-on-your-first-date\/#Ready_To_Go_On_The_First_Date\" >Ready To Go On The First Date?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Talk_About_Expectations\"><\/span>Talk About Expectations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Being on the same page as the woman you are meeting for your date is of most importance. Have a conversation to understand each other&#8217;s expectations for the date to reduce the risk of disappointment. Talk about what she is comfortable with doing or not doing, where she would like to spend time, how much time she would like to spend, etc. Using communication as an effective skill will allow you to enjoy the time spent together much more.<\/p>\n<p>Important topics to discuss when planning your date:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Staying arrangements<\/li>\n<li>First date activities<\/li>\n<li>Personal space<\/li>\n<li>Preference for intimacy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8090\" src=\"http:\/\/dream-singles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-20-at-11.18.40-AM-1024x410.png\" alt=\"Travel Plans\" width=\"800\" height=\"320\" title=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/dream-singles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-20-at-11.18.40-AM-1024x410.png 1024w, http:\/\/dream-singles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-20-at-11.18.40-AM-300x120.png 300w, http:\/\/dream-singles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-20-at-11.18.40-AM-768x307.png 768w, http:\/\/dream-singles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-20-at-11.18.40-AM-1536x615.png 1536w, http:\/\/dream-singles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-20-at-11.18.40-AM.png 1664w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_To_Do\"><\/span>Things To Do<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You&#8217;ve come so far- make it worth it! Have you noted the things she&#8217;s said in the past she loves to do? Be sure to incorporate them! If not, there are classic first date staples that are sure to please.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nice dinner<\/li>\n<li>Ask her to show you her favorite local spots<\/li>\n<li>Morning coffee<\/li>\n<li>Romantic boat ride, if applicable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8088\" src=\"http:\/\/dream-singles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-20-at-11.14.50-AM-1024x408.png\" alt=\"Dinner Date\" width=\"800\" height=\"319\" title=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/dream-singles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-20-at-11.14.50-AM-1024x408.png 1024w, http:\/\/dream-singles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-20-at-11.14.50-AM-300x119.png 300w, http:\/\/dream-singles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-20-at-11.14.50-AM-768x306.png 768w, http:\/\/dream-singles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-20-at-11.14.50-AM-1536x611.png 1536w, http:\/\/dream-singles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-20-at-11.14.50-AM.png 1668w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_It_To_The_Next_Step\"><\/span>Take It To The Next Step<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve made it to the end of the date and you&#8217;re both overwhelmed with how well it has gone, take it to the next step! Exchange information with your lady so that way you can continue communication at your own pace when it&#8217;s time to say &#8220;see you later!&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ready_To_Go_On_The_First_Date\"><\/span>Ready To Go On The First Date?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We&#8217;re so glad you&#8217;re feeling prepared for this next step in your relationship! As always, the most important part of a relationship is open communication and honesty. 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