How to Get Over a Bad First-Date Experience
- 1). Apologize to your date if you did something worthy of an apology, such as offending your date. However, avoid whining about it or making excuses. Own up to your mistake and then move on. Your date has the opportunity to accept it and move forward or move on.
- 2). Learn from any mistakes that happened during your first date. Move forward, avoiding the mistakes that you previously made to strengthen your relationship. In many cases, you probably noticed the issues much more than the other person did. It is normal to be harder on yourself.
- 3). Understand that no one is perfect. If you felt an honest connection with the other person, it is important to give him another shot. Your second date may go much more smoothly now that you know each other a little better.
- 4). Act as though nothing bad happened when you see your date again. If your date did something that affected the feel of the date, ignoring the issue shows her that it wasn't a big deal.
- 5). Ask your date for a second date or accept when he asks you. Many people are nervous about meeting someone new and may not act themselves. A second or third date can give you a better idea of your date's personality.
- 6). Move on to the next person if your date can't get over your bad first date or you cannot move past it. Do not beg or pursue the other person after she has already said no.