First Don'ts: How to not be a douchey date

So, you finally landed a date with someone other than your dog. Congratulations! Some men are lucky enough to have a female friend or a sister to help them with dating advice. For those of you who do not, we have a few key tips that may help you. While we are not professional matchmakers, we do have vaginas and will share a few lady secrets with you, free of charge.


When coordinating a date, don't be indecisive. No one wants to play the "I don't know, what do you want to do?" game. Just pick something! Women like that shit. This is just a date, not a life long commitment. It's a given that first encounters should always be brief. You can tell pretty quickly if there is an initial attraction. Why waste time with someone you hate?


Be considerate. Keep in mind the location of the date. Make sure that it is at least a halfway point for both of you. We are all generally pretty busy. Don't suggest your place for a first date. If I have to explain why, then please leave our blog. The douchiness has already consumed you and you are most likely contagious. If you want to avoid the whole "Who's paying" thing, then maybe think about free activities.

If you've never met the person, a phone call could be a good way to break the ice before a date. Otherwise, texting is an acceptable way to coordinate plans; no dick pic required. While driving to the date, you should think about conversation topics. It's good to have a plan for when an awkward silence drops.

Try to keep the conversation light. Topics like religion, past relationships and politics are generally too heavy to go into much detail during first meetings. Be an active conversationalist! Listening and being interactive are very much appreciated. Stay off of your damn phone! It is very rude. This person is taking time out to spend with you. Even if you find yourself uninterested, practice a little self control.

Compliment her! Most women spend a lot of time trying to figure out what to wear, their hair and make up. If you see something that you genuinely like about her, let her know. Make it tasteful. Nothing gets the feels going like a little flattery. Just be genuine.

Get the door for a woman, pull out chairs and walk her to her car. It's not just about chivalry. It is about attention to small details and being courteous. If you chose a date that comes with a bill than offer to pay unless she suggests otherwise. She may offer to split it, she may pay for all of it. Yes, there is a chance that she is a gold digger but that is a chance that you take in dating. If you can't afford it then don't date. Perhaps, you should be focusing on job applications.

Keep the goodbye short. A hug is appropriate. If she is someone that you would like to see again then let her know that. The whole waiting to text her thing is stupid. No one has time for those games. Whether you are interested or not, a text to make sure that she made it home safely is a cool and respectable move. At the end of the day, you may do everything right and she still isn't interested. You may even feel like she isn't a good match for you. The biggest thing is accepting that this is part of the dating process. If she is a bitch, feel free to (subconsciously) tell her to kick rocks. Don't get discouraged! Look at it as practice and being one step closer to finding your Bonnie!

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