So the first date was a success and you’ve line up a second date. Now what? Don’t panic, there are things you should know for the early stages, such as the second date.
Continue The Same Rules
You probably knew to stay away from talking about your ex, or sex, or deeply personal issues on the first date. Continue this on the second date. It’s still too soon to start bringing this up.
Romance
You can step this up a notch for the second date, but don’t try for any grand gestures. This will come across as moving too quickly. If the first date was great, consider bringing flowers to the second. Stay away from pricey meals or jewelry, this will just scare them away, if you had sex on the first date why not ask her if she’s ever experimented with swinging.
Prove You Listened
Did your date tell you about a musician they adored on the first date? Grab a CD and listen to it in the car. Did they tell you about a type of food they adore? Make reservations for that restaurant. Simple things like this show your date that you were paying attention on the first date, and this will not only be appreciated, it could open doors for more intimate conversations.
Physical Contact
Unless you are both open to, and discussed, sex, it’s too early. If you met your date on a website that specializes in sex hook ups, then forget this rule. However, if you are looking for someone for a possible long term relationship, it’s best to wait a few more dates. You can end the date with an appropriate kiss, maybe hold hands, but don’t push the intimacy issue. You can scare them off and may never get the third date.