10/20: Relationship blog: Where NOT to go on a first date
By Sam Sottosanto/Online Editor
So, you always read those articles or blogs about great first date places. If you want to know about that, you’re in the wrong place.
Because I’m here to tell you the exact opposite — where NOT to go!
Below are merely a few suggestions I have if you’re planning your first date with your new special someone.
1. Don’t go to a psychic.
One of the main reasons why people get psychic readings is to find out about their romantic relationships. Although that may seem like an interesting idea for a first date, it’s not. Part of starting a new relationship is suspense and wonder. Don’t let the psychic spoil it for you by telling you and your new date all that’s going to happen between the two of you. You’ll ruin the fun. And besides — what if you two aren’t meant to be, and the psychic tells you that? Don’t you think you’d be rather disappointed? And don’t you think it would mess up your date?
2. Don’t go to a concert.
Again, although this may seem like a good idea, it’s not. Maybe for a third or fourth date, but the first date is all about getting to know the person. A concert is a very noisy place, and can be very crowded, which is not a great place for conversation. You will spend all of your time paying attention to the concert, and not your date. By the end of the concert, the two of you will most likely be very tired and there will not be enough time for you to get to know each other.
3. Don’t go to your parent’s house for dinner.
While you may love your family, and while your family may want to meet your date, it’s not a good idea to have dinner with the folks on your first date. Your date will most likely feel uncomfortable in this situation because they will not be familiar with your family and may be scared to talk to them, or scared to open up, afraid of an impression they may make. Because of this, you may get a misinterpretation of your date’s personality as well. And besides — the first date is supposed to be about the two of you, not the two of you AND your family.