First Date Mess-Ups

In a perfect dating world no one would ever do anything wrong. People would treat their dates cordially, no one would ever do anything embarrassing while trying to eat their over-sized, over-loaded piece of pizza, and no one would ever ramble incessantly.

Rambling incessantly is one of the things I do best, it is also one of my flaws. On a recent date I caught myself rambling. My poor date probably didn't care about the brand of flour I buy or my cousin's upcoming wedding or the 32nd question on last week's test. (Okay, I didn't really share any of those things, but you get the idea).

The point is: people do embarrassing things on first dates. Sometimes they say things they shouldn't. Some people are shy and don't say anything at all on a first date. Sometimes people are too forward. Sometimes they drip spaghetti sauce on themselves or spit little pieces of salad on their date. People are human. (Profound, I know.)

So the next time you're on a first date, cut your date some slack. If they're interested in you, they're probably nervous about making a good first impression. If your date messes up or does something embarrassing, be flattered! It's really a sign of their interest.

Good luck! ...And try not to spit salad on your date, that really is gross, not flattering.


Lady L.