Everyone gets nervous on first dates. There are a lot of questions we ask ourselves in advance: “Will the two of us get along? Will we hook up? Will I do or say something so stupid and embarrassing that I am haunted by shame for the rest of my life?” This internal questioning creates the kind of uptight mental state guaranteed to kaibosh any fun before it happens.
But ask no more. The web is replete with first date stories; we excavated Reddit to find the sweetest, funniest, goofiest, weirdest – in a word, best – ones, as related by users.
Awesome dates aren’t usually the result of perfect planning and move smooths. So if you’re stress-balling about an upcoming romantic rendez-vous, check out these stories, and remember: Sometimes, everything really does work out for the best.
A guy calling himself ignewtons had a great idea for an inexpensive time out on the town.
But you don’t need to be a teenager to get that adolescent rush. lutesolo remembers:
Adorable! SwiftExit’s first date is also cute, despite sordid beginnings:
If you’re nervous, sometimes it’s best to go with the flow. SwiftExit completely fell for a guy who was able to do just that.
And ekul_reklawyks went head over heels to a guy who made no effort to disguise who he was or what he liked.
Having fun should be priority number one on any date. StickleyMan didn’t get far with the person he asked out, but they had a great time together.
Finally, even a “boring” night – just hanging out and having a few drinks – can turn into something amazing, so long as the participants are both completely adorkable. zophop recounts,
What’s the best first date you’ve ever been on? Let us know in the comments!
