Going on a first date, whether in-person or via Zoom, can feel like walking a tightrope. You’re trying to seem eager without coming on too strong; smart but not condescending; funny but not obnoxious. And there’s a lot you have to focus on at once, such as trying to figure out what to say while wondering if you’ve fully wiped off all that spaghetti sauce from your beard.
All of these pressures are why a lot of guys get nervous on a first date and end up missing their shot at a second one. You don’t want that to be you—and we don’t want that to be you, either. That’s why we spoke with a few relationship
experts to get their top tips on how to make your first date less scary, more fun, and super likely to land you date number two. (And if you’re struggling to come up with a solid first date idea, check out our list of first date ideas that will make you look like a creative genius.)
