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Meet Great People and Enjoy the Date.
20 lessons · 5 themes · practical tips in every lesson
Easy, kind ways to meet someone, plan a lovely first date and see who is right for you.
THEME 1 · 4 LESSONS
Meet People
Put yourself where love can happen.
LESSON 01
Where Good People Meet
LESSON 02
Ask Friends to Introduce You
LESSON 03
Say Yes to Social Plans
LESSON 04
Be Open to Different Types
THEME 2 · 4 LESSONS
Online Dating Made Easy
Use apps safely and kindly.
LESSON 05
Write a Warm Dating Profile
LESSON 06
Choose Photos That Look Like You
LESSON 07
Start Chats Without Pressure
LESSON 08
Stay Safe When Meeting Online Matches
THEME 3 · 4 LESSONS
Before the First Date
Plan it so it feels light.
LESSON 09
Choose an Easy First-Date Place
LESSON 10
Calm Your Nerves Before You Go
LESSON 11
Dress for Comfort and Confidence
LESSON 12
Set a Friendly Mindset
THEME 4 · 4 LESSONS
During the Date
Talk, listen and enjoy.
LESSON 13
Great First-Date Conversation Topics
LESSON 14
Listen More Than You Talk
LESSON 15
Show Interest Without Interrogating
LESSON 16
Handle Awkward Silences Kindly
THEME 5 · 4 LESSONS
After the Date
Follow up and move forward.
LESSON 17
Say Goodbye Warmly
LESSON 18
How Soon to Text Afterwards
LESSON 19
Say No Kindly When It Is Not a Match
LESSON 20
Decide Whether to Go on a Second Date
Ideas in this topic come from
- Modern Romance (Aziz Ansari and Eric Klinenberg)
- Eight Dates (John and Julie Gottman)
- How to Talk to Anyone (Leil Lowndes)
- Hold Me Tight (Sue Johnson)
- He’s Just Not That Into You (Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo)
Tips are written in our own words and are general guidance. The books are suggestions for further reading.
