What My BFF’s Forgot To Tell Me.

To be quite honest, the last time I went on a “first date” I was sweating through my shirt before I had even gotten to the restaurant, and when I called my best friend from the car she said,

“You didn’t bring extra deodorant! That’s a must!”

Besides the fact that the date went pretty well, I felt so out of my element because I hadn’t been on a real date in a while. So today I bring to you What My BFF’s Forgot To Tell Me.

Step One: Don’t Set Your Expectations TOO high.

Whether its a blind date or your best friend set you up, don’t get ahead of yourself. It is normal to get excited before you go out with somebody knew but don’t go into the date thinking this will be your husband - or girlfriend! Be realistic. It may help to even set your exceptions a little low to allow yourself to get pleasantly surprised with the outcome.

Step Two: Pick A Date Idea That Will Be Comfortable and Fun.

If you want the traditional dinner date, where the guy picks you up at your doorstep and takes you to a nice restaurant he probably can’t exactly afford then by all means go for it. BUT be open to something new, and even unexpected. Offer an idea that will help you get to know each other - like a home cooked meal or a night of mini golf.

Step Three: Dress To YOUR Standards.

Wear something that you feel comfortable in, that you feel pretty/handsome in, that makes you confident. The worst feeling (in my personal opinion) is wearing something that I don’t like because all I can think about is how uncomfortable I am and if other people can notice.

To give yourself and extra confidence boost, your non-Hanes undies will give you that extra confidence feel. It doesn’t matter if you take your clothes off at the end or not, because deep down you will feel good about yourself - and THAT’S attractive!

Step Four (a step all of my friends know but me): Be Prepared.

Pack a small tote of beauty and personal care items, in case you are like me and need to freshen up throughout the day/night.

Most girls probably don’t need this step because their purses are filled with a variety of things, but as a sporty-girl I have just found my love for purses so mine are not filled with those you-wont-need-this-but-should-pack-it-anyways items.

Step Five: Call Your BFF For a Pep Talk!

Whether you have been taking time to yourself, just got over a bad breakup, or are trying something new call your best friend for some encouragement. Your friends are just as excited as you, so give them the favor of helping you out and let them give you the confidence you’re afraid to give yourself!

Step Six: Don’t Make It Obvious You’re An Secret Agent.

Let’s just be honest here, every girl, her friends, her friends friends, and even her mom and her mom’s sister are going to search the guy you are going on a date with. BUT do not let him know you have stalked him to know what likes, where he was last weekend, or what his dog’s name is because that is going to scare him.

Step Seven: If Drinking and Driving is a No-No, So Is Drinking and Dating.

Having a causal drink while out on a date is ok, but more than that could cause your date to take an unexpected turn. You don’t want to turn into a sailor or end up sleeping on the front lawn because you probably won’t get a call back.

Drinking has definitely become part of many lives - especially when they are coming out of college, however it is important to show your date you can have fun without drinking and control your consumption.

Step Eight: Have fun!

No matter what, have fun. You got all dressed up for a night out, so no matter if you have decided halfway through the night that there won’t be a second date you can still have a good time. Don’t turn the date around because you have a change of heart, be considerate and spend the night being yourself.