Every relationship has a start, here are some first date tips that can ignite a passionate and exciting evening.

1. Place the odds in your favor by positioning yourself in a comfortable environment and activity.

If you’ve never tried roller blading before, it might not the best idea to try it on a first date. It is however, perfectly acceptable to have your date try something new for the first time. This has two effects, first it naturally demonstrates that you are a leader and subsequently, you can be more at ease which is another attractive quality.

2. Make it personalized to her. During time pre-date contact you have had with the girl, you usually can piece a little information about her. Use the little bits that you know about her and apply it to the date. If it feels generic, then it won’t be special.

3. Contrastingly, if you are single and going on frequent ‘first dates’, then it can be a good idea to establish a ‘favorite date’ routine. For example, if there’s a zoo nearby and you’ve been on 2 dates at the zoo in the past month, then you’ll pretty much know exactly what to do, what to say, where to go. Practice makes perfect, even in dates. It might be repetitive for you, but unless you tell her (and don’t!), she won’t know you’ve been on that same date ‘route’ 2-3 times before.

4. Lead the way. In nature, the male tends to be dominant and lead. You can either think of it as a burden or as a privilege, but it’s much more enjoyable to think of it as a privilege. So suggest things, lead the way towards things that you want to do. If she doesn’t want to, she’ll object and from there, you can both agree on something.

5. Be yourself… but be your best self. If you’re going to show a side of yourself on a date, then mind as well show her the good side of you! Trust me, you’ll have plenty of time to show her the lesser sides of you later on. On a date, she wants to see your dominant playful side! So if it’s hiding in there somewhere, bring it out.

With these first date tips in mind, you’ll be better prepared to have a more enjoyable date, for both you and her. As usual, if you’re looking for ways to create massive attraction during the date, I would recommend reading the book Double Your Dating by David DeAngelo. He presents ways to turn any normal date into a hot adventure you’ll never forget.