Love & Sex

Too bad but true: as a single you don't drink red wine

toasting with wine

You can love a nice vin rouge as much as you want, but save that for a night alone on the couch. Because when you go out the door, as a single, you do NOT drink red wine.

Sorry but where. Because it just can't be. It's, to say the least, not charming. Look, a few sips won't hurt, but before you know it, you have a red mouth and dark teeth and purple lips. And you don't see that yourself, because you're tipsy, from that red wine, that is. But he sees it because he's talking to you. And the number one turn-off if you want to kiss someone is definitely an unfresh mouth. In other words: there goes your romantic evening.

For years we drank massive amounts of red wine, on a date or at home, it turns out. At least 50 percent of the wines sold were red, but 35 percent white, and the rest rosé. Whether it's because of those red teeth or not: the tide has turned. Now at least 46 percent of wine sales are oh so white.

The biggest turn-off on a first date is actually not even drinking too much. So be a smart woman and pour yourself that glass of white wine nicely. White wine is safe. No, what men find particularly annoying is looking at the phone too much. Just when you're having a nice conversation, something needs to be texted. Or worse: taking pictures of your food or drink. Don't do it. For 41 percent of singles in the Netherlands, it's the ultimate culprit – so if you want to have a cozy night... Offline it is. Leave that thing in your bag and when you go to the bathroom, go ahead, then you can quickly update your friends while you apply a gloss to your lips. Also check if there's anything stuck between your teeth.

Anyway. Anything else juicy dating rules to stick to this year? Saturday night seems to be the favorite day for a sultry date. On average, a date costs you about 20 to 40 euros: prepare for that and just pay along with the best man, that will definitely come across well. Only 10 percent of the women want to pay more on a date than a man. Of course, being treated is nice, but come on, we are modern, right? And well, if he’s really nice, that’s priceless, isn’t it?

Source: Parship.nl