Dating anxiety....

[Born2run82]

Does anyone have a good tips on how to calm yourself down while on a date?

[Yummimummi]

Hi

Check out headspace

This is a very good website that will keep things calm.

Hope your date goes well c

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Hello & Welcome

Oh it has been a while since I have been on a date , you have got me thinking now

I think for everyone even when you don't have anxiety the first date is always quite an anxious time

I would say though that it is always nice to ask the other person about themselves , what they like what they do etc & show interest in their replies

I would make sure you wear something that you feel good in & once you have mad up your mind what that is then don't keep looking through the mirror as we can start finding fault

Be you as I am sure that must be what has attracted them in the first place & remember they no doubt will be feeling just as anxious as you

Sorry this may have been no help & hope someone that has recently been dating will have better advise , but nice to be able to say hello to you

Hope you will come back & let us know how it went

Love

whywhy

xxx

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HI Born, welcome to the forum x

Its been a long time since I had to date, but I an recall how nervous I was and how anxious I was that things may go wrong. I think the key, aside being yourself is to just remember that its all in your control, if you feel nervous tell them you do, if you need to get some air, again excuse yourself and do it. Breathing exercises if you know any will help. But just try to relax the best you can and enjoy x Before you know it you will be in conversation and will forget to be nervous xx Donver

[Ash86]

I would say have a beer but I don't know if anyone would agree with me on here about that one lol x

[bepete]

Depends on the person's age ash ! .

Hi born welcome to the site, just be yourself, there must be a good reason someone has asked you on a date?.

But being a male I would firstly agree with Donver and whywhy and

Perhaps add ,be a good listener.

Pete.

[Petita]

Hello, I think it's natural to be anxious on a first date. I get anxious when I meet new people, but it's the natural anxiety about going into something 'unknown'. Take a deep breath and be yourself, chances are is the other person is feeling a bit anxious too. Maybe try and clear the air from the start and say you are a bit nervous that way you are honest from the get go. I hope you have a good time, it's easy to overthink things like this, but try and keep calm and have fun.