First date from an online dating site

So you have finally decided to to meet him in person. You both have been exchanging messages for a couple of weeks, you seem to have similar interests and the excitement is finally building up. However, you're probably worried that the first meeting in real life is going to be a little weird. With a bit of careful planning, you can make the first date from the dating site a successful one. Following suggestions will help you in planning a good date.

1.Keep it short. Remember that this is the first time you both are meeting in person, so I advice you to keep it short. Say from 30 minutes to two hours. The best idea for a first date would be a quick coffee or a lunch.

2. Meet in a public place. Comfort is one of the most important aspects of a relationship. However it is very hard to build comfort on an online dating site. Till you both are comfortable with each other's company, you should meet in a public place to make sure that things go smooth.

3. Topics to discuss. Interesting topics to discuss on a first date are like interests and hobbies. Probably ask him or her about passions in life. Say your partner is interested in cycling or traveling around. A conversation around interests will make your partner walkout with a smile on his or her face.

4. Topics to avoid. Taboo topics like religion and ex-partners should not be discussed in the first date. However if these topics do come up in a conversation, feel free to express your opinion while making sure that you're not offending the person.

5. Work discussion. If you are on a date with a single professional, he or she may bring the topic of work. Professional singles take a lot of pride in their work and often like to discuss and talk about work even on your dates. If the topic does come up, do not brush it away. Do listen and contribute to the discussion. However make sure that work discussion does not hijack the whole conversation.

Recent research suggested that only 12% of singles who communicate or exchange messages on online dating site end up meeting in real life. So by scheduling your first real life date, you have stood out among the crowd. I would like to congratulate you on your success in achieving a first date from online dating site. Remember that being comfortable and being yourself is the most important part of dating process. Best of luck for your date.