Avoiding 1st Date Jitters:
Pocket Cheat Sheet

From "The Unofficial Guide to Dating Again"
 by Dr. Tina B. Tessina.


Avoid Anxiety, Giddiness
 
Be Charming
 
Have Fun-Don't Get Too Heavy
 
Keep Conversation Interesting, Light, No Deep Secrets
 
Don't Talk Too Much about Yourself
 
Pay Attention!!! You Have Things to Learn Here!
 

What Your Date Thinks of You
 Is Not Your Business.

 Your Business Is:
What do You Think of Your Date?
 


Additional Success Factors:
Limit alcohol consumption  to 1-serving per hour
 
Keep the date to 3-hours or less
 
Always tell someone you trust, prior to meeting your date, where you are going and with whom (date's name, phone, work # and his/her address if possible).
 

SMILE
& Don't forget to Breathe!


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