First date

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My long term relationship ended just before the pandemic and I was heartbroken to be honest. Obviously dating wasn't possible during the pandemic then summer 2021 when everything opened up I went on 4 dates with someone who ghosted me after we slept together. This really knocked me and I didn't date at all until November just gone when I went on 2 dates with someone but there was no spark.
I feel like I've lost my dating mojo but decided I need to get back out there so I've organised a coffee date with someone from a dating app. We've been talking about a week and he seems nice. Has anyone got any first date tips? What to talk about/what not to talk about? What to wear? I feel a bit clueless 😫

It's not easy getting back into the dating world and I understand why you feel apprehensive but well done on getting yourself back out there. When is your date?
Would you feel better if, in your mind, you know you're only going to be there for, say, an hour or two, knowing you have a reason and explanation for leaving? There's no harm in telling your date you have a prior engagement later that day that you can't get out of.
Secondly, wear something you're comfortable sitting in a coffee shop. Maybe jeans and a nice top. Casual enough for a coffee shop but can carry you onto maybe a pub or wine bar if you decide to move the date on somewhere else (unless you've already decided you're only staying an hour).
As to what to talk about, go back through your chats if you can and pick up points your date has expressed an interest in, such as hobbies, music, sports and ask questions without trying to make it sound like an interview or inquisition. Read the paper or watch news before you go and maybe mention a local story you've heard about. People say to avoid topics like religion and politics but I think it's OK to touch on these a bit, even just to find out if you're on same page or not - this can be a deal breaker for some people if your views are polar opposites. Hopefully your date will ask questions too but bring in a little about yourself, maybe whether you enjoy your job and what it involves, how you might spend a weekend, what your dream holiday destination is or the best holiday you've been on. A nice mix of lighthearted topics and a touch of seriousness.
These are all just suggestions of course, hopefully you won't need them and the conversation will just naturally flow. And remember, your date is probably just as nervous as you.
Good luck.

How did your date go?