7 Tips to Reduce First Date Anxiety
5. Know a little about your date before hand
If you feel like being prepared before meeting your date, getting a little information about him beforehand may put you to ease. Get to know a little about the kind of person your date is, along with his interests through his social media profile or a common friend. This may help you to know what to expect and reduce first date anxiety.
6. Choose a casual venue for your first date
If you choose a fancy restaurant for your first date, you are likely to be more nervous because you would have to dress and behave in a certain way. Choose a casual venue like a burger joint or a movie theater for a first date. This way you can move around freely and you may not feel unnecessarily anxious.
7. Remember that your date will be equally anxious
If this gives you any comfort, keep reminding yourself that you are not the only one who is so tensed about the date. Your date too may be extremely nervous about meeting you and could be biting his nails. Laugh about the fact that both of you could be nervous wrecks before your first date.
