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Newly single after 10 years of marriage. My first date is tomorrow. Anything I should know or expect?

I've basically been married my entire adult life, and my divorce was final as of today. I feel I've been ready to begin dating for a while, but haven't had the opportunity.

Now that I have a date tomorrow, I'm beginning to feel nervous. I don't know what I'm doing at all. I know it's going to be awkward for me, especially towards the end when all of the expectations are put on me to make a move of some kind.

Any general advice from experienced daters out there?

I know I'm probably thinking about it too much.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    RELAX and be yourself. The more yourself you are the easier it will be on both of you. Have a list of questions or conversation starters in case the conversation dwindles.....ask her about her family, where she has traveled, and what she enjoys doing. Open doors, pull out her chair, and be a good listener. If you are feeling it when it's over, go for a hug goodbye and ask her if you can take her out again. If your really feeling it, add a kiss when you go for the hug. Don't over think it and you will be okay. I

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    1 decade ago

    Yes i know that feeling, i got with my ex at 15 and split up when i was 37 so we were together for 22 yrs. I was so nervous on the first date after that. I was worried i'd have nothing to talk about so i wrote down a whole list of things in case there was any silences lol. Had a good time in the end. At the end of the date just see she gets home safe, give her a nice kiss on the cheek or a little peck on the mouth depending how the evening went and tell her you had a great evening and will phone her.

  • 1 decade ago

    Don't think about it and just be yourself

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