The 10 signs that you need to run away from your date

Well, dating, hit's quite something, isn't it. So many do's and don'ts. Going out to eat? Tricky, you might end up stuck with a full three-course dinner and a nice connection clearly isn't on the menu for the evening. How about a movie then? Yes, you want to get to know each other a bit, and that doesn't happen if you can't talk. Su-per awkward. How about having a drink then? Often seems like the safest option, but you might just be unlucky and end up with someone who would have preferred to spend the evening at an AA meeting. So yes, it's quite something, isn't it. Now these are situations you can still somewhat control, but sometimes there are very clear signs with your date that can only mean one thing: run. Run, as fast as you can. If your date shows one of the following signals: get out. If they show all ten, calling 112 is your only option.

1. Insisting that you meet at their place. Personally, I'm not a fan of meeting at someone's home on the first date anyway, but if they really insist: don't do it. It can't be a good sign. If after the first date you want to see their house: that's totally fine. But starting the date at their home is really a no-go.

2. Their parents already know about you. Yes,

this really makes me feel uneasy. Comments like ‘my mom is really curious about you’, ‘my dad couldn't wait to meet you’, ‘my parents could call any moment, they really wanted to know how our date went’. No. No no no, stop. It's nice that you have a good relationship with your parents, but keep me, our date, in combination with your parents to yourself for now.

3. Your date has fully researched your social media. ‘You've been to Bali too, right?’ Huh, what? How? ‘Yeah, I saw it on your Instagram.’ Just a little dating lesson: 99% of people do check their date's social media, but admitting it: don't do it. It gives off a lot of creepy vibes. So run as soon as your date says this. Especially if they also mention your LinkedIn, Facebook, and more accounts. Aiii, bad news.

4. Being rude to their surroundings. I really find this the biggest turn-off there is, and when someone does this, I immediately think they're quite a loser. When you're having a drink or out to eat, and your date is arrogant or rude to the staff: oh, terrible. A huge red flag, because there's a good chance that person isn't great in terms of personality.

5. Talking negatively about an ex. People often say that talking about an ex on a first date is a no-go. I don't completely agree, but talking negatively about an ex is definitely unattractive. An ex is someone you were once in a relationship with, and if someone can only speak poorly about them, that's usually not a good sign. Maybe the problem lies with your date, not with that ex. Exceptions aside, of course.

6. Talking about sex. Terrible. You absolutely do not do that on a first date. Whether it's funny questions or serious conversations, talking about sex is not exactly a sign that this is your prince(ss) on the white horse. Unless you just want to see that white horse for one evening (or night).

7. Drinking too much. Bar hopping is something you do with your friends, not on a first date. So when your date is downing shot after shot or beer after beer, it's definitely time for you to leave. Dating with a double tongue is not charming at all, and if your date can't even manage to be a little sober when they're on a date with you, they're really not worth your time.

8. When he/she leaves you hanging the first time. Yes, there's no second chance to redo a first date. So when someone leaves you hanging or makes you wait a long time, that's the end of the story. Your time is really too valuable to wait for someone who apparently doesn't think you're worth showing up on time. So go do something else.

9. Complaining a lot. I know: this might seem like one big complaint, but when someone only emits negativity, that's enough reason for you to pack your things. Someone who only has drama or only sees the gloomy side of everything isn't really good for your state of mind.

10. Only talking about themselves. Dating, especially the first date, is about getting to know each other. It's not meant for you to only get to know your date and by the end of the evening know their entire life story while your date doesn't even know your age or where you're from. If someone doesn't pay attention to you on the first date, that's not going to change. So you just leave.