How can I be less nervous on dates?

Always go for drinks on the first few dates and even have a couple before the date if it's that bad.

Stop worrying. She either likes you or she doesn't. Being nervous is a sign that you like her. She alreadys knows, so why would it bother her?

There's nothing worse than the awkwardness of a first date. Yuck.

Act like youve been there before.

Walks in the park are always the best idea for a first date.

Jerk one out moments before. /thread

Stop going on them and you won't be nervous anymore.

Center dates around activities where there isn't so much pressure to impress. Go canoeing, play minigolf, go to the zoo, museums, etc. Dinner dates are tough because you are on the spot the whole time to make conversation and not swallow your wine wrong and start hacking at the table in a fancy restaurant. But when you are doing something, you can just go with the flow and show that you are a good guy by being patient, considerate, lighthearted etc. The other trick is to have some questions to ask every now and then when it is getting too quiet. Nothing too personal or intrusive. No politics, unless you know that you are aligned. Ask about favorite movies, music, food etc. What were you into in high school (people seem to bond sharing the stupid things they liked and did when they were young and dumb). Just like the song goes, "getting to know you, getting to feel free and easy" is what you are after.

Liquid courage.

The problem with dating today is that is just feels too forced. People are trying way too hard to impress each other. "Now I'll say what I think she wants to hear..." when maybe she already agrees with what you really want to say.

I'd prefer coming out as a honest douche than a lying nice guy.

Just don't spend too much money and see her as a regular human being. If flirting in in your nature then go for it too. That is all.

Practice. Go on lots of first dates and it'll get easier.

Also, please don't talk during movies.

The nervousness is the best part about life.

Focus on having fun and keeping things LIGHT initially. Laughter and engaging conversation go much further than trying to “put on the moves” when things are starting out. Be secure in your personality and humor, it will be apparent if you are not, and if she doesn’t like them, she won’t work in the long term anyway. The more at ease you are, the greater the chance she can relax as well, that’s when you find out if you have chemistry. If not, chalk it up as a practice rep for the next girl you take out.

Does she have big doe eyes when she looks at you?

It's just puppy love, you two should visit a zoo and

find out if she likes spiders and snakes.

I'm kind of nervous about yout title, as it indicates

you'll be in need of SSRI's pretty soon, don't do that.

Seriously, you two should go out for run and talk

about Dr. Ferrari, Alan Webb and the new world order.

Yes, embrace the nervousness, awkwardness, and eventually when she breaks your heart you can use this experience to improve your running when you have accumulated many years of disappointment for fueling your running on "Pure Hate".

M.A.G.A...

You're not supposed to reveal that to the youngin. However, you are correct.

XANAX

Can'tBelieveI'mAskingLetsrun wrote:

Last night I went on my first date (ever!)

I really wanted to call you out bc of this first date ever thing but ok... this is letsrun, so it might be real - I guess now your dreams become reality ;-)

Drink a beer. Just chill. Women are as nervous as men. Remember that if she meets up with you this already shows that you night have a chance. Go for it.

And if you're too nervous - obviously you do not run enough mileage to tire you out : P

In my prime at 100+ miles I often was so tired I didn't care too much. Usually this went pretty well bc I mainly worried that I do not come over as tired, no interested running jacka** :D

Have fun!

20x400 a few hours before will make you too fatigued to really be nervous. It's how Prefontaine got so many ladies.