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Monday, November 30, 2009

Four Signs That A First Date Is Going REALLY Well

Loyal readers of this blog know that I've been on my fair share of first dates, a much smaller number of second dates, and only one third date. Many of you have accused me of being too quick to close the door, and I see where you're coming from. But I'm a firm believer in holding out for the The Spark, and in my experience it's either there from the beginning or it's not (according to Erin, this is common among guys). So what does The Spark feel like? Well, there's no single definition, but here are four things I look for on a first date:

I'm trying WAY too hard to be cool. When it comes to first dates, I'm generally pretty relaxed. But if I'm really attracted to a girl my mind goes into overdrive and I start over-thinking everything. Am I chewing too loud? Does this pasta make my nose look big? And why the hell did I tell her that joke about the monkey and the transvestite?

I find potential flaws endearing. For someone who is frequently accused of being too picky, when I like a girl she can do no wrong. A few months ago I went out with a woman who was kinda quiet, and I had to work really hard to keep the conversation going. But for whatever reason I felt a spark between us, and so I thought her shyness was cute as all get out. But I've gone out with other women who didn't have much to say and found it kind of annoying. What can I say? When there's a spark I change from Jerry Seinfeld to Richard Simmons.

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I want to order dessert. Even when a date isn't working out, I always do my best not to rush things. But I draw the line at dessert--there's no need to waste the time and calories (Erin has a much different philosophy when it comes to dessert and dating). So when my sweet tooth starts aching I know that I'm hooked.

I'm listening to happy music on my way home. Is there a better feeling in the world than driving home after an awesome date and singing along to "Hooked On A Feeling" or "Love and Happiness". (I actually take the subway home, so I have to quietly hum along.)

What signs do you look for on a first date? How long do you wait for a spark? Can you remember your all-time favorite first date? What was it like? And what music do you listen to after an awesome date?

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  • Sophia Marie's Avatar
    Posted by Sophia Marie Wed Jul 8, 2009 8:59am PDT

    Spark? I've been on many a date and have only found that spark once. That's probably why I'm currently single :-) If I don't see the guy being someone I could possibly spend the rest of my life with I don't bother. If I don't really feel for him at the beginning I mean how will I feel months down the road when he knows exactly how to push my buttons? Also, why stay with a guy or girl when you are already having doubts? I say wait for something worth your time!

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  • Jackie's Avatar
    Posted by Jackie Wed Jul 8, 2009 11:28am PDT

    The best first date I ever had was with my husband. We met online and talked for only a couple days---and that was only about when and where to meet. Every other guy that tried to meet me through the online thing, I made sure I talked to for at least a month prior to even considering giving them my phone number. With my husband that definitely wasn't the case. I immediately wanted to meet him. We arranged to meet for coffee that next week (on a Tuesday) and decided that we would play it by ear after that. We met for coffee and talked for about a half hour, laughing and having fun, before he asked if I wanted to grab dinner too. We went to the restaurant and four hours later, the waitress kindly asked us to leave because they were closing. With my husband, there were no nerves or questions. It literally felt like I had ran into an old friend and we were just catching up. Seriously, we both left that date wondering if we were friends, or something more. We decided to go to lunch a few days later, then followed by a trip to the zoo the next week. It wasn't until we went inside this dark cave at the zoo where all the "Night creatures" are kept that we even held hands. (I played the "I am blind as a bat in the dark so you need to hold my hand and guide me through this cave" card...needless to say, he never did let go of my hand after that and I am sure he never will.

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  • Ralph S's Avatar
    Posted by Ralph S Wed Jul 8, 2009 1:58pm PDT

    never had a troblem meeting females,,my prubble was,,living in a motor home,,I nevr knew who was going o knock on the door,,most of eh time I would park on thegreen strip, near the beach,,,at the time Carol,Sugie,Doris,Bonnie,Pauline,Hopi,Donna, yelton,an owner of Daisy's palace,(70) OLDEST getting even with her husband after he hit on her twin sister Jane (16) youngest my first wife..always direct the topics,,females are too courious to over look an invite to offer openions,,never never make the first move,,they begin to wonder is something wrong with them,,,and get carlessly inquisitive,,moving closer and closer to te point of no return,its all my ball game now,,and it could bedays even weeks,before she gets the answers shhasbeen looking for,,a femalejust cannot stand to pun,,and be ignored

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  • ~Vannie~'s Avatar
    Posted by ~Vannie~ Tue Jul 14, 2009 11:14am PDT

    I love sparks...it's even better with a shot of passion fruit parrot bay. It doesnt get you drunk it's just right!

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