If this date goes well, there will be lots more opportunities to share your stories in the future. Listening is important, as it shows that you are interested in what she has to say. Try to keep your conversation light-hearted.

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Yes you do have to be serious sometimes, but in the early stages of dating, have some fun. Talking about your ex is dangerous territory. If your date does bring up the subject, try to keep answers short without appearing suspicious. Reassure her that your past is history and that you want to spend your time getting to know her instead. Turn your phone off completely.

In the early stages of dating, you want her to be spending time with you because she likes you, rather than because she thinks she owes you something.

Yes, in films they always leave it a couple of days to contact each other, but this is real life. The sooner you tell her what a great time you had, the better. Dating is not something we learn at school, we simply have to jump in the deep end and see how it goes. Discuss your last date, where you went, what you did and what you talked about.

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Use the board to determine what you drink. Then debrief over handmade pasta at Lina Stores. And invent cocktails for each other.

And whisper racy things to each other at gradually increasing volumes. And, um, h ave a picnic. Down a couple of Bs. Create a backstory for your animals. Share the T-bone while the sun sets over London. Bring a picnic to have on the stunningly well-manicured lawn. It involves 70s party food, and botanical cocktails. Take the class first, then show off your new moves with live music till the wee hours.

Whoever looks the least like Bruce Bogtrotter at the end, wins. We have some suggestions here.. T hen stay for the performance. Morris dancing, screen printing or just plain old fire writing — find our recommendations here: And spend the savings on front row seats at The Palomar for dinner. Get music, red wine, and culture.

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They serve it with roast on Sundays. Show off your video game skills at Four Quarters. Loser buys a round of craft beers. And give each other codenames for the evening.

And s ee who can come up with the most puns about balls, pins, and splits. With a three course feast. Then break the decency laws when the lights go down. And see if the sparks fly. And share blowtorched sushi while trapeze artists swing above you. Do NOT play Monopoly if you want there to be a second date. Then talk about the signs, doors, and chairs as if they were exhibits. Get starters, mains and dessert at different ones. Then sneak behind the bookcase to find their basement speakeasy.