A Successful First Date

Don’t compare your date with your prior partner. Everyone has their own endearing qualities and no one will be quite like the one you are now without. Look for those good qualities in the person you’re with.

The senior years don’t give you the right to be boring. You have a lot to offer and a lot to share. Be sincere, honest, and regain that charm you had when you dated as a young person.

And remember, it’s OK these days to kiss on the first date. Avoid sex, however. While young people might think that’s alright, sex on the first date remains tacky and inappropriate.

Men, try ending the date first and do it politely, though make sure that you show you're interested. This will make you stand out.

You may want to send an e-mail or instant message directly after the date ends just to say “thanks”. Something short and sweet is fine – “I had a great time – thanks so much!” will suffice. However, if the date wasn’t what you wanted, just stay away from the contact. No need to string the other person along down a dead-end road.

Women, don't wear anything provocative or too sexy. This sounds like an old cliché but first impressions last. Your date won't know anything about you except for how you look and how you behave. He will take you at face value and giving him the wrong impression on what sort of person you are is not something you want to do.