The world has gone carbon neutral mad therefore I’d thought this article would be right up everyone who is currently datings’ street – how can we date and save the world at the same time?
Well, believe it or not there are a few things you can do to reduce your carbon dating footprint which I have listed below. If any readers have any other ideas I’d love you to list them.
1 – Get yourself a carbon neutral PC to surf the net, and all those potential partners on. PC World is looking to release such a computer in Summer 07 (no price available), made entirely out of recycled materials. The firm will then offset the carbon created running the machines into planting trees!
2 – If you’re having them over to dinner, turn down the heating a little bit… may actually work in your favour when they get cold and need some warming up!
3 – If you are a gym member and are currently toning up for the summer and the dating frenzy, just go for a run rather than drive down the gym to do your work out. Defeats the point of it anyway doesn’t it? Oh, and remember to wear sweaty clothes twice before you wash them!
4 – When you invite them over, turn all the lights off and light candles everywhere, makes for a romantic setting, you save money, and the world!
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If you have ever questioned just how many dates you should go on before giving up on a potential relationship, the magic number is 3!
You often know from date one whether or not you are compatible, however if either of you are into taking it slowly, then by the 3rd date you should at least indicate whether or not you feel there is an attraction or any potential in the relationship.
• The first date is about immediate attraction.
• The second date indicates whether or not there is still an immediate attraction.
• The third date is all about personality and attraction on a deeper level.
By the third date you will have interesting topics of conversation and therefore should have formed the all important bond. You will also have had time to ask yourself whether or not you can see yourself with them.
If you have any hesitation then it’s only right to declare it either during or at the end of the third date. If it isn’t going to work now, then face facts that you just are not compatible, or it’s the wrong time for you.
Being stood up is possibly the one single most disrespectful thing you can do to a date. That guy sitting in the corner holding a rose, big smile and keeps turning the waiter away and looking at his watch is going through hell!
What should he do? Get up and go, or hang on in the hope his date has been held up by something pretty serious. Put yourself in their situation for a brief moment… horrible!
So why do people do it? Well, there are a couple of reasons:
They lose their nerve and panic about meeting someone new.
Normally nervous people with little dating experience. Not a lot you can do to avoid this apart from ensure they know you are feeling the same way and there’s no pressure.
They check you out first without you knowing and don’t like what they have seen.
This can be avoided by giving people up to date photos of yourself (and vice versa). Nothing worse than someone thinking they are meeting someone 10 years younger. Also, be sure to look good!
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It has long been known that men and women think in an entirely different way. Women love to chat… and men don’t get much chance but to listen! Women are also a lot more sensitive in general and tend to run through a check list in their minds in order to size you up and make sure they are happy to progress to the next date… or even the sack!
Don’t worry fellas, he’s probably gay!
So here goes (in no particular order):
Is he a laugh? – Very important if you want to make the right impression from the outset. If you bore them to tears then you may as well forget it.
Is he looking at my boobs? – We men can’t help this, especially when we feel hungry! Try and resist and make it as subtle as possible if you are going to have a good old looky.
Does he have any qualities of my ex? – Yes, they really think about this sort of thing. Just be yourself and don’t mould around how she wants you to be!
Is he tight fisted? – On a first date the worst thing you can do is expect the lady to pay. At least offer if not sort the bill out yourself. Very important to most women as they all love a bit of chivalry.
Is he trendy? – We all get very embarrassed if our date looks like a tramp or a prostitute say. Make sure you dress to impress and fit in with the environment of the date location.
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It’s always a bit of a grey area on a date, you don’t want to freak them out by sounding too heavy, but you do want them to know that you do like them and would like to see them again.
Ladies are hugely sensitive to things we men say on early dates so therefore if you do like her then you can make it clear in either 1 of 2 ways without being too blatant and opening yourself up too early.
The first way to show that you like them is through body language (check out my articles here).
Secondly, it lies in what you say. Here are 5 great things to say to a female date that will relax her, and show her that you like what you see without getting heavy to early:
1 – You look fantastic, that colour really suits you.
2 – I feel I’ve known you for ages! You’re really easy going.
3 – I had fun and it would be great to do this again soon. (at end of date of course).
4 – There’s a great film on at the cinema at the moment (describe film), I’m off to see it and if you want to join me then feel free.
5 – I really enjoy your company.
