6 Rules For Choosing the Best Venue For a First Date

Okay, so you met a great girl and you want more than a one night stand. You want to develop a long-term relationship.

There is no perfect dating venue for all first dates. What might be a great place for one person might be all wrong for another.

You can greatly increase your chances of choosing a great venue by following these simple tips.

1. Make the place of your first meeting fun, relaxing and casual. Choose a place where you won't be tied down or forced to stay at for longer than you want to. You don't want to make a first date too long. An exit plan for both sexes is a good idea.

2. Take your date's age and lifestyle into consideration when making your choice. Find out a few things about her likes and interests in advance so you can make an intelligent decision.

You can find out about her interests through your initial conversation, from her friends and relatives, or from her online profile if you met her online.

4. Venues that let you interact with the other person and share your interests with each other will teach you more about them and find out how compatible with two of you are. Such venues as sporting events, concerts and picnics are great for first dates. You have plenty of opportunities to talk, and since the venues are outdoors, they feel less claustrophobic. Clothing is usually casual.

5. Try something that will be memorable. For a unique date, you might try a carnival, festival or city picnic. It will surely be more fun than a coffee shop! There won't be any pressure: you need only enjoy the company.

6. If you're dating in the evening, make sure you stay in public places were your date will feel safe. This is a good idea for any first date, whether you meet the person online or through "traditional" methods.

By being creative and imaginative, you'll make yourself stand out from the other dating partners and someone he or she will want to see again.