Taylor Morris - Surviving a First Date

CHAPTER ONE
SO YOU WANT TO GO ON A DATE!

CHAPTER TWO
GETTING READY: DATE PREP 101

CHAPTER THREE
ITS GO TIME!

CHAPTER FOUR
YOU DATED! NOW WHAT?

Y ou've gone through all the emotions and motions of totally crushing on someone: from the butterflies doing battle in your stomach, to the looks across the crowded science lab, to flirting by the lockers and spending hours coming up with witty but not-too-eager texts. Now the moment has comeit's time to be seen in public together. Possibly while eating food.

We dare you not to panic.

The good news is, we've already fought and crawled our way through the perils of datingkidding! There's tons of fun to be hadand now we're here to help.

Going on your first date is a rite of passage for most of us. It can also be more nerve-wracking than that chemistry final. That's why we've mapped it all out here so that you can prepare for any situation that might arise. Preparation equals confidence and a bigger chance for successand a second date. (If that's what you want, because you get to decide!)

Kicking your nerves to the curb will help you plan out the best first date of your life. We'll keep you from stressing over something that is supposed to be fun.

Going out with your crush is the best way to find out if there's a possibility for a closer relationship. How do you get this done? By doing something away from school and the distractions of your friends, so you can really get to know each other. Also, we've found that flirting really helps lighten the mood. Flirting is fun, and being flirted with is sure to make you feel great.

This book covers it all, from asking your crush out, to planning a great dateand what to do once it's all said and done. Consider this as your total survival guide for all things first date. Are you panicking over asking your crush out? Yep, we've been there and we've got some ideas for you. Worried about being alone together and having absolutely nothing to talk about? We have lots of suggestions so that you can prepare for those potential awkward silences.

We'll tell you absolutely everything we know and we promise not to hold back. We've gathered the best advice and the worst-case scenarios all to give you a successful first date. Whether in a group or one-on-one, we're here for you.

So grab a snack, settle in, and let us tell you how to survive your first date!

Y ou've got a crush and you're ready to make a move. But where to start?

Ready to be bold and ask your crush out on a date? If so, we can give you pointers on being brave! This is a intimidating task, so let's talk about how to ask your maybe-future amore out.

First, and this may seem obvious, but your crush does know you, right? We don't want you to go through all the nervous sweats and anxiety only to have him or her ask, "Sorry, but who are you?" Going on a date means you want to get to know each other better and there's already the possibility of a romantic connection. But if you've only seen your crush in the halls and don't even know his or her last name, maybe pump the brakes on the date concept and get to know your crush at school first. Also, make sure he or she isn't attached to anyone else romantically already. If you've cleared these first hurtles, then let's get ready to move on to the nextthe ask.

In all honesty, this is probably the scariest part of the whole thing. Sure, you might be nervous the night of the date, but at least by then you know your date likes you enough to spend more time with you. Start with confidence, even if you have to fake it like a spray can of cheese. Confidence is one of the most attractive qualities in a person and you're already making serious progress just by thinking about asking someone out! Just don't act like you're too cool, like you couldn't care less whether your crush says yes or no. You want to appear interestednot like an arrogant jerk.

Now that you've got that confidence, how about adding a dose of bravery? Are you brave enough to do it in person? This will prove your confidence. Facing the one you like is way braver than hiding behind a text or getting a friend to do the asking for you (which can make you look a bit childish and chicken).

When you approach your potential date, try to get to him or her without an audience. You don't need the extra pressure and your crush's friends don't need to watch the whole thing go down. We're guessing (since you like this person) that you know a little bit about his or her schedule. Try to make your approach when your crush is aloneat his or her locker between classes or maybe on the way to his or her car after school. If you can't find your crush at a moment alone, then just ask him or her if the two of you can talk by yourselves for a second.