Women Disclose Tips For Fighting Nerves On A First Date

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Jul 29, 2022 1:30 PM EDT

Some people are naturals at dating, whereas others take a little more time to open up. Everyone acts differently at a first date. If you're a shy person at first, the idea of opening up at a first date probably makes you panic, especially if it's a blind date or someone you met on a dating app because then you're actually the first time you're meeting them in real life on the date. It's hard to show off the best parts of yourself on a first date if you're super nervous about it, but it's also challenging to keep the nerves at bay. We asked the Cheezcake Facebook community their best tips for fighting nerves on a first date, and the ladies provided awesome answers. We asked, and you guys truly answered. Some kept it light, whereas others gave genuine advice about improving your confidence. Scroll down to read all about calming your nerves for a first date. 

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    Product - What are your best tips for fighting nerves on a first date?
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    Some of these were sillier than others. 

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    Font - Ten pints
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    Alcohol should do the trick. 

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    Rectangle - Admit you're nervous. Odds are, they are too. Worked for me
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    Font - Just be you and own your true self. Shoulder back. Head high. Going great - good. Going not so great - leave. Get out of your head and enjoy the the moment.
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    Font - Remember the other person is just as nervous.
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    Font - Imagine everyone in the room is naked. No ... wait... not your date tho don't picture them naked. That might make you more nervous.
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    Font - Sit beside the person instead of in front of him when eating. Go to the movies on a date. Being in a dark movie theater might help.
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    Font - Go into that first date with no expectation of a second date. Convince yourself that nothing will probably come of this insipient relationship. Keeping these things in mind frees you up to be natural, and you've taken all the pressure off yourself. If it turns out that you have a great time and mutually make plans for a second date, what a lovely surprise! If you have a dismal time trying to make a go of it, but it's not working, you've lost nothing and shouldn't be disappointed, because
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    Smile - I love a first date!! There is no pressure... this could go somewhere, or no where.. just have fun.. it's when I get a few dates in and I have to make a decision one way or the other that I come unstuck!!
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    Font - A single shot of tequila
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    Rectangle - 1 hour coffee date....this way you are not stuck if you don't vibe....
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    Font - Tell yourself he's lucky to be out with you. He's lucky you gave him your valuable time. No need to be intimidated or nervous when you're gracing him (or whoever) with your presence. It's a little cocky, but it helps. Lol
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