I have a date tomorrow

[Ouchbloodyouch]

It happened by accident. I'm on a dating website and I don't really use it. Occasionally I get messages but they usually consist of 'hi'. I had one the other day and he had actually made a bit more of an effort and was quite witty.
We've had a brief to and fro messaging and it transpires that he and I run identical businesses. Maybe not such a good thing but at least its an ice breaker. So we are meeting tomorrow.
what is the done thing these days ? I will be driving so no alcohol. I'm terrified. Haven't been on a date in years!

I have no idea what happens on dates these days as I last dated in the Victorian era. However these are my musings:
No alcohol is good.
Pay your share of the bill.
Go to a very public place.

Tell someone where you are and check in with them at an agreed time say when you are home safe.
Look stunning.
Wear big knickers with a cotton gusset (May prevent rash decisions should he turn out to be good looking and fun)
Have a good time and best of luck!

Good for you!

it is easy to feel anxious and take it all a bit seriously (especially since it has been so long), but I'd advise to try to relax and just have fun.

Oh, and don't talk about your work too much. That will be the 'easy' topic since you have that in common, but do try to get to know him outside of his work life.

Oooh exciting.

No advice except don't pat his head when you walk on by or spit on your hanky to clean his face if he gets messy when eating.

And I want an update cos my tomorrow night involves nothing as exciting as yours and I am nosey .

I will update! No idea where to go. Its a Fri night and everywhere will be busy.. Our meeting is going to scream first date to any observer!

I would go to a pub. A busy pub.
I hope he turns out to be a nice bloke and you click!

Good Luck!

Ah that's brill, Ouch

Wear something you feel good in but also comfortable naturally gorgeous - that's the look.

Have fun!! And please let us know how it goes as I will be working this weekend and would like to live vicariously through your first date experience

Yes I hope we do click.!

I have a date tomorrow as well. How about we both come back on Saturday morning and compare notes! Mine is off a dating site too. He sounds very nice and definitely has a sense of humour which I think is almost my top "requirement". We are meeting at a nice pub! Sorry to hijack. Good luck!!!

It's all very exciting.

Ooh I think I am more excited for you disc!
I lied when I said I hadn't been on a date in years. I had a coffee with someone in September. He spent an hour talking about himself. Didn't ask me a single question! I can't think for one minute why he didn't ask to see me again I didn't actually speak

Hahaha can only get better then Ouch hey

Our meeting is going to scream first date to any observer!
This is the bit I hate most. The last date I went on, I sat there for twenty minutes as he was running late. When I finally arrived he made a big fuss and I was mortified.
"HELLO NICE TO MEET YOU, I'M JOHN, CAN I GET YOU A DRINK, NO? OK THEN."
Every bugger in there turned to stare, it was not good. Especially as I'd spent ages going for the right "smart casual" look and he turned up with a tracksuit with a hole in.

I think it's great you've got the common work issue to talk about - can't wait to read your update!

*When HE arrived.

Did you get a second date Ctrl

he sounds a catch!

nollaig I am not 'summer ready' in any department and my babysitter is v expensive. So no danger of a slip up in

I had a first date on a Tuesday night once and I am sure that everyone in that restaurant was on a first date too.

Don't worry what people think. I hope you have a lovely time!

Ooh, what are you wearing?

Hello handful you may remember me as frogisatwat and you were very kind to me (along with many others) this is a big thing but of course its just a date!!
I don't know what to wear. Leggings and a floaty top thingy (not a tunic) ? Fly boots..

Do we eat? I see on here its often suggested as a bad idea...

The last date I went on, just after Christmas, we drank too much in my local. Gatecrashed a 30 year olds birthday party. We both twerked. Then I made him come outside for a snog. Haven't seen him since. I am 48.

Will try to behave better tomorrow.

Oh please don't! That's just too funny! Seriously though I hope it goes well.
I'm not taking mine too seriously (as in expectations ) I was very angsty last week about my ex telling me he missed me blah blah blah. But this has come as a nice surprise and I am genuinely looking forward to it. Whats the worst that could happen apart from. .
Twerking
Him turning up in holey tracky bottoms
Talking about himself
The entire bar stopping mid stare to clock first daters..

Or me oversharing and blurting out inappropriate things due to nerves...

Shameless place marking!
I had an online date a few years ago, we're getting married soon

Updates! Outfits, chat, fanciability, the lot!!!