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A blind date is a date with someone you haven’t met before, typically set up by a mutual friend. These days, many successful couples meet through blind dates arranged by friends or online. Blind dates can be nerve-wracking, but they might introduce you to a good friend or a meaningful significant other. In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about how to have a successful blind date from setting it up to how to impress your date.
Things You Should Know
- Find out the details of your blind date beforehand, like when and where it is and how to recognize your date.
- Keep your expectations neutral and go in with an open mind to avoid disappointment.
- Ask open-ended questions, but talk about yourself, too. Don’t make your date feel like an interview!
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QuestionWhat should you not do on a blind date?Chloe Carmichael, PhD is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who runs a private practice in New York City. With over 12 years of psychological consulting experience, Dr. Chloe specializes in relationship issues, stress management, self-esteem, and career coaching. She has also instructed undergraduate courses at Long Island University and has served as adjunct faculty at the City University of New York. Dr. Chloe completed her PhD in Clinical Psychology at Long Island University in Brooklyn, New York, and her clinical training at Lenox Hill Hospital and Kings County Hospital. She is accredited by the American Psychological Association and is the author of “Nervous Energy: Harness the Power of Your Anxiety” and “Dr. Chloe's 10 Commandments of Dating.”Clinical Psychologist, Author of Dr. Chloe's 10 Commandments of DatingExpert AnswerSkip the pre-date daydreams. When we fantasize or daydream about a person, we're deluding ourselves into feeling that we're actually spending time with that person. If you're imagining yourself in different situations with that person, you'll end up projecting ideas and personality traits onto them that may or may not be real.
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Tips
- Make an extra effort to smile and be polite and courteous.Thanks
- Try to find common interests between you and your date.Thanks
- Try not to put too much pressure on yourself; you can’t have a perfect date every time!Thanks
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Warnings
- Don’t bring an elaborate gift for your date. If things work out, you will have plenty of time to buy them gifts!Thanks
- Put away your cell phone. You can go two hours without checking it. If you are a doctor or have kids, for example, explain to your date why you need to check it every so often.Thanks
- If your date seems angry, offensive, violent, or rude, take yourself out of the situation immediately.Thanks
- Don’t drink too much alcohol during your date. If you do drink during your date, set a concrete limit: two or three drinks, at most.Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://petalfuse.com/2023/04/09/top-tips-for-a-successful-blind-date/
- ↑ http://www.marieclaire.com/sex-love/advice/g1033/romantic-first-date-ideas/
- ↑ https://petalfuse.com/2023/04/09/top-tips-for-a-successful-blind-date/
- ↑ https://hernorm.com/what-to-do-on-a-blind-date/
- ↑ https://petalfuse.com/2023/04/09/top-tips-for-a-successful-blind-date/
- ↑ https://hernorm.com/what-to-do-on-a-blind-date/
- ↑ https://hernorm.com/what-to-do-on-a-blind-date/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/in-practice/201305/21-first-date-questions
- ↑ https://hernorm.com/what-to-do-on-a-blind-date/
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