Dating Tips: Video Series

There are a number of ways to end a date, including making up a headache, claiming to have to go to work early or calling a friend to come help. End a date that's not going well with tips from the author of several dating books in this free video on relationship advice.

Even if someone doesn't look great, they can impress a date by using humor, refusing to apologize and complimenting the date. Impress your date through self-deprecation and assuming acceptance with tips from the author of several dating books in this free video on relationship advice.

Impressing a date is about making the date become more interested through active listening, humor and asking questions. Ask the right questions on a date and find a balance between attentiveness and uniqueness with tips from the author of several dating books in this free video on relationship advice.

Making a great first impression on a date is all about confidence, smiling and providing body language that shows interest. Avoid nervousness when trying to make a good first impression with tips from the author of several dating books in this free video on relationship advice.

Planning a perfect date can be done by finding out what the other person likes to do and planning accordingly, in addition to researching the newspaper for upcoming events. Make plans for the perfect date and give the date everything they're looking for with tips from the author of several dating books in this free video on relationship advice.

Reading a date's body language is significant because most of the communication we do is with the body. Discover how to read a date's body language by reading books on the subject and following the ideas of the author of several dating books in this free video on relationship advice.

When refusing a date because of other commitments, reassure the other party that a future meeting is still desired. Be careful not to make someone feel rejected when refusing a date, and be forthcoming about intentions to go on another date by following suggestions from the author of several dating books in this free video on relationship advice.

If someone wishes to refuse a date and ensure that the other party gets the picture, they should suggest that they are going back to a former boyfriend or girlfriend, are a workaholic or say that they just can't date at that moment in time. Say no to date requests with ideas from the author of several dating books in this free video on relationship advice.

In order to relax before a date, it helps to meditate and introspectively examine how life is going, what has been accomplished and what hopes exist for new accomplishments. Relax for a date by envisioning the date being a success with tips from the author of several dating books in this free video on relationship advice.

Saying no to a second date can be hard, but sometimes it helps to be blunt, to suggest another person that may be a good match or to say that it's just not going to work out. Decline a second date with politeness and positivity by following the advice of the author of several dating books in this free video on relationship advice.

Surviving a bad blind date is about technique, and a good way to avoid unwanted intimacy is by going on a very public date or going to a place that is loud and not conducive to conversation. Get help from a friend when trying to survive a blind date with ideas from the author of several dating books in this free video on relationship advice.

Taking a girl on a perfect date is dependent on the other person believing she is the perfect girl and treating her like the perfect girl. Enjoy the perfect date through give and take, active listening, smiling and a bit of confidence with tips from the author of several dating books in this free video on relationship advice.

Turning down a lunch date can be difficult, but it helps to suggest that there is already a significant other, that a special diet prohibits lunch or that there is no interest. If a person doesn't accept being turned down for lunch, tell them the truth with tips from the author of several dating books in this free video on relationship advice.

When planning the perfect date, do something different, but always remember to have a backup plan if things don't go well. Plan the perfect date and be willing to change plans with tips from the author of several dating books in this free video on relationship advice.

The answer to whether or not a man should pay for a date is both yes and no, depending on the financial situation of those involved. Men paying for dates is a social norm; but women shouldn't always take, and they can suggest making dinner for a man with tips from the author of several dating books in this free video on relationship advice.

When going on a blind date, it helps to keep options open, to meet in the daytime and to keep things light-hearted and free of expectations. Discover things to do on a first blind date with tips from the author of several dating books in this free video on relationship advice.

On a first date, it's not a good idea to talk about religion or politics, but instead to talk about light-hearted subjects like movies, books and celebrities. Use a first date to get to know the interests of the other person with tips from the author of several dating books in this free video on relationship advice.

When going on a blind date, it helps to have alternative plans and options in case things don't go as planned, or in case both parties want the date to be extended. Go on a blind date with at least three plans and an alternative in mind with suggestions from the author of several dating books in this free video on relationship advice.

When asking someone out on a date, it helps to be subtle but to have specifics in mind, such as asking a person to come along on a group outing to the beach. Ask someone on a date by telling them specifically what the date is with tips from the author of several dating books in this free video on relationship advice.

Third dates often have lofty expectations because both parties are beginning to become comfortable with each other and both people are beginning to make evaluations about their future together. Go on a third date knowing that it may be a make or break date and follow the advice of the author of several dating books in this free video on relationship tips.

On a blind date, sometimes it's helpful to talk about the people who arranged the date, to listen to the other person and to make evaluations. Blind dates are about getting to know another person, so start a date with common ground conversations by following the suggestions of the author of several dating books in this free video on relationship advice.

When going on a blind date, dress conservatively and save physical impressions for the time after getting to know someone. Avoid dressing too provocatively on a blind date with tips from the author of several dating books in this free video on relationship advice.

There are no hard and fast rules for calling after a first date, so just do what feels right and avoid waiting too long to call. Call, email or text someone after a first date whenever a comfort level is reached with tips from the author of several dating books in this free video on relationship advice.

Men often date younger women because they can, and because they may feel like a younger woman's energy and spontaneity is desirable for them. Discover why some men date younger women with tips from the author of several dating books in this free video on relationship advice.