The most important thing to remember about your first date, whether you are a man or a woman, is that the primary purpose of the date is to establish whether or not you want a second date. This might sound unromantic, but how romantic will a wrong relationship be? The best way to do this is to arrange a date during the daytime, at a public place, with a limited menu. This way, there is a minimum of strain on your budget, you won't be tempted to override your better judgment and move the date in a sexual direction, and the simple fact that there is daylight instead of nighttime, inclines most people to keep the date short and to the point (unless, of course, you really click). As an example, speeddating happens usually in a timeframe of 8-10 minutes. The value of this short burst of time is that one is less inclined to kid oneself about what is appealing in a potential partner and what is not. If you spend more than 40-60 minutes on your first date, you may find yourself coming up with excuses to continue seeing someone your gut is telling you is not a good match. If you have a wonderful first date, remember that you still really do not know who this person is. Be patient with yourself, as well as with the other person, and give the relationship time to unfold.
     If you are feeling desperate for love, limiting yourself in this way can save you from a regretful involvement. Remember that romance has a quality about it that does not entirely equate with levelheadedness. It is important to practice levelheadedness going into a potential relationship. Keep your mind open going in, and open your heart only if it is right!
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     If you are making an online connection, concentrate on personality traits and let physical features be secondary. Try not to over-anaylze your potential date (i.e. don't pick him or her apart characteristic -by-characteristic) and be patient. Give the other person ample time to reveal who they are. Most importantly, be yourself. Remember that your date will want to be with the person he or she bought into on the phone or online up to that point. If you asked your date out in person, likewise, be upfront about who you are.