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Newbie to dating - need advice

  • 05-11-2009 1:32pm
    #1
    LegacyUser
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    I am a 29 year old woman and have been single for 3 years. Before that I had been in a 10 year relationship.
    In the 3 years I have been single I've had a couple of flings, all starting with guys I've met in pubs or clubs where drink has been involved.

    For the first time in my life I have been asked out on a date by a guy who comes into my workplace. I'm meeting him saturday night. He is coming to my home town and staying with his friend. But as he is going to all that effort the rest of the date is sort of up to me.
    I want to have it organised but not military style lol.


    I was thinking of heading to a quietish pub for a drink or two, then to the local chinese (we're both single parents so nothing too big budget) and then to one of the busier pubs after that.

    Is that OK? Anything else I should or shouldn't do? He's a bit older and more familiar with "dating". I don't want it to be a disaster.
    i quite like this guy but we've never kissed or anything. Also, how do I read the signals so I know if he is interested and wants to kiss me or if he is thinking there is no spark and just is being friendly??


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  • #2
    lilirish
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 64 ✭✭lilirish


    Step one: Relax! :)

    Your plan sounds great, you are after all just getting to know each other so drinks and dinner is fine for a first date. Try not to overthink things, lets it progress at its own pace and even if nothing momentus happens this time around there's always next time.

    If you wanted to something different you could go bowling or play bingo (seriously, soooo much fun). I bet he won't be expecting it at all! Just means you can have a laugh with each other,get to see/show a different side to him and you!

    Best of luck!


  • #3
    kittenkiller
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,433 ✭✭✭kittenkiller


    It sounds lovely and very conducive to two people getting to know each other in a very relaxed environment.

    Fair play to you!
    Have tonnes of fun!


  • #4
    LegacyUser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166,026 ✭✭✭✭LegacyUser


    Thanks guys.
    I am trying to relax, it's just all so foreign to me.

    Glad to hear I'm heading the right way in terms of what to do.
    The town I live in doesn't have much in the way of things to do.I'd love to "do" something as opposed to sitting in a pub.
    I offered to meet him in a large town which was half way but he said he'd prefer to come here and stay with his friend so that we could relax and not be worrying about driving home etc.

    A date! Wow. I'm such a grown up lol.


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