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Chasing Date Night Goes Back to School

Posted on 30. Jul, 2009 by admin in Chasing Date Night

With the kids going back to school this month, it’s a great time to re-commit to a weekly (or at least monthly!) date night. And because things tend to get a little – let’s say relaxed – when you’re dating your long time partner, perhaps you need a refresher course in dating etiquette. Here are some Dos and Don’ts to keep in mind for successful dating.
Do…

Do make an effort to look your best. The shorts you wore to garden/mow the lawn are not appropriate date night attire, no matter how comfortable.

Do shave if you need to. This is a hard and fast dating rule and it doesn’t matter that you already did it once. Do it again.

Do talk about something besides your pets and/or children. Your spouse is not nearly as interested in them as you think. Ditto for your boring job.

Do give each other some privacy to get ready. There’s nothing that spoils the mood so much as your date watching you tame the rogue eyebrow.

Do build up the excitement with some pre-date flirtation. If you don’t know how to sext, just ask that high school kid next door.

Don’t…

Don’t point out the ‘dieter’s special’ on the menu. Eating light on a date is for the pre-committed relationship phase.

Don’t ask if you’re getting lucky tonight. If you are, you’ll know soon enough. If not, you’ve now ruined your chances for next time too.

Don’t keep checking Facebook or the score on whatever game you’re missing. You will be back to your pathetic existence-as-usual soon enough. Enjoy the moment you’re actually in.

Don’t accept any old excuse to skip date night. The dog’s toenails can be clipped tomorrow. In fact, those suckers can go for months.

Don’t flirt with the waiter or waitress. And don’t act like you don’t know what I’m talking about.

There you are – refreshed and completely primed for your next adventure in dating. And one last don’t: if you don’t follow my advice, don’t say I didn’t warn you!

Lela Davidson is a freelance writer and aspiring novelist living and dating in Northwest Arkansas. She doesn’t get out nearly as much as she should, probably because she breaks all the rules. Read more at www.afterthebubbly.com.