Dating

The checklist to find out if your date went well

By Wieke Veenboer | #!31Sun, 10 Dec 2023 11:45:22 +0100+01:002231#31Sun, 10 Dec 2023 11:45:22 +0100+01:00-11Europe\/Amsterdam3131Europe\/Amsterdam202331 10am31am-31Sun, 10 Dec 2023 11:45:22 +0100+01:0011Europe\/Amsterdam3131Europe\/Amsterdam2023312023Sun, 10 Dec 2023 11:45:22 +010045114512amSunday=9#!31Sun, 10 Dec 2023 11:45:22 +0100+01:00Europe\/Amsterdam12#12-10-2023#!31Sun, 10 Dec 2023 11:45:22 +0100+01:002231#\/31Sun, 10 Dec 2023 11:45:22 +0100+01:00-11Europe\/Amsterdam3131Europe\/Amsterdam202331#!31Sun, 10 Dec 2023 11:45:22 +0100+01:00Europe\/Amsterdam12#

Dates: I personally find it terrifying, but people seem to enjoy it. I can really admire that people meet up after briefly chatting on a dating app, or soberly go for a drink with someone after meeting each other not sober in a bar. I experience sheer panic and I am always doubting: am I doing it right? Am I not acting weird?

Fortunately, there is this ultimate checklist that you can tick off after a (first) date. If more than half applies, then you don't have to worry: your date was a huge success.

1. The conversations flowed effortlessly
2. There was a lot of laughter
3. There was flirting from both sides
4. Your body language was in sync
5. Time flew by
7. You both expressed before the end of the date that you want to see each other again
8. At goodbye, you gave each other a hug or kiss
9. You received a message the same day or evening
10. You felt happy afterwards
11. The location felt good
12. You received and gave a compliment
13. Various topics came up organically
14. You both opened up vulnerably
15. You both looked into each other's eyes just a bit too long
16. You both weren't on your phones
17. There were casual touches
18. If you ran into acquaintances, it wasn't awkward
19. You talked about future activities you could do together
20. You both had a continuous smile on your face
21. The date lasted longer than expected
22. You were both curious about each other
23. There was a positive energy
24. You took (together) a photo during the date
25. You still remember many details
26. You teased each other
27. You felt at ease
28. You both weren't in a hurry to leave
29. You started following each other on social media and you get likes
30. At the end of the date, you walk away together talking
31. You clearly showed respect towards each other
32. You have the same norms and values
33. You often think back to how you said goodbye
34. There were already inside jokes
35. You feel inspired and motivated after your date
36. You shared personal stories
37. It took both of you no effort to listen to each other
38. You agreed on important things
39. You couldn't wait to tell your friends how it went
40. You felt like you could be completely yourself
41. You felt like you could trust the other person immediately

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