8 Reasons Why Your First Date — Might be Your Last

You were too serious

Listen, we all know that dates can be super awkward, so the least you can do is go into it with a sense of humor.  Try to be lighthearted and laugh when the waiter spills water on the table, or your date has a massive piece of lettuce stuck in his teeth (not with too much laughing of course!).  Realize that this is what, two hours of your life?  Make the most of your time with your date and take the pressure of yourself and him by relaxing and enjoying the conversation.  If you stay on topics such as religion, politics or other real issues, and are force feeding him your view, he will probably feel like he’s in a lecture hall, not on a date.  It’s important to have strong views in these areas, and is definitely a plus, but please don’t let your first date be a political battle. Staying away from debatable content is a good idea the first time out.