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"If someone brings out the best in you, that is a sure sign you should consider spending more time with him or her," adds Justin Lavelle, Chief Communications Officer of PeopleLooker.
This demonstration of interest is good, especially if you liked the person. "If he doesn't want a second date that is good to know upfront. You'll know not to spend your time wanting someone who is not interested," says Derichs.
Showing interest in seeing you again is a good sign. This means the person liked you and wants to hang out with you again. Not to mention that they're being proactive and showing interest in getting to know you better.
If the person is a good communicator, is kind, respectful, and generous towards others, then maybe a second date is worth a try.
You should trust yourself. Be honest about how you felt on the first date and about whether seeing that person again sounds like a good idea. Hopefully, this list will help you make a decision!
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Your own feedback is necessary when it comes to deciding whether you should consider a second date. If you feel good about how things went, you didn’t feel like you were in a position where you didn’t want to be (e.g. the person didn’t make you feel insecure), then those are positive signs.
Pay close attention to how your date treats others and you’ll get a glimpse of who the person really is.
You’d expect your date to treat you with respect, but, unfortunately, this is not always the case. Not flaking, being there on time (or letting you know they’re late), and so on are signs that they are considerate of you and your time.
"He shows you that you are interesting by acting interested. He makes eye contact and smiles, is curious about what you are talking about, laughs at your jokes even if you're not that funny," says relationship expert Julienne Derichs.
If your date focuses entirely on you, then that’s a good sign. Asking questions about you, letting you talk, and being interested can only be a positive thing. And so is not checking their phone all the time!
You can always tell if someone is faking their kindness to try and impress you by the way they treat a waiter.
Something as simple as texting you to make sure you got home okay is a very nice touch that shows the person cares.
Online dating profiles are essentially marketing tools. So when you meet the person and they actually looks like the pics on their profile and the conversation matches that of the virtual chats, it’s a pleasant surprise!
Things such as giving you unexpected compliments, for example, are a sign that the person appreciates you.
This signals trust, and trust is an important element in a relationship. If the person is the real deal, then they have been honest with you this whole time. A second date might be a good idea, after all.
Chances are you’ll at least have a different experience and get to know someone you normally wouldn't. And what if things actually work out between you too, right?
Sexual attraction is very important at this stage, because love can grow and be built upon later. But without sexual chemistry, it’s hard for a relationship to work.
"Maybe your body is not feeling tingles or butterflies but be aware that sometimes too much initial chemistry can be a trap. Feeling comfortable with your date is a sign that you two have commonalities that you should stick around to find out more about," explains dating and relationship expert Megan Weks.
Who doesn't like to feel appreciated, right? You’re on a date with a person, so your attention should be on that person. If your date demonstrates that, then it’s a great place to start.
Safety is important in an intimate relationship, so if you feel safe and comfortable with your date, then that’s a good sign. Sure, this may feel different from the excitement of sexual attraction, but it doesn’t necessarily mean there isn’t chemistry there.
It’s important to feel attracted and excited about the person we’re dating, so if you get that from the first date, that’s great!
We all have our preferences and patterns, so oftentimes we end up dating similar people. If you happen to date someone completely different, then give it another chance.
Communication is huge, and good verbal communication is a must when it comes to healthy relationships. If you both connect on this level and conversation flowed naturally, then why not give it another go?
Relationship expert David Bennett stresses how important it is to see how a person communicates. “Is he assertive? Is he open? Is he shy? Does he put others down? Look for clues about how he communicates, because it will indicate how he will do so later. If he is open, assertive, listens well, and is relaxed, get a second date," Bennett says.
Enjoying yourself is a clear indicator that a date is going well. This is the first thing you should consider, so ask yourself: did I have fun on the first date? If the answer is yes, then a second date might be a good idea.
This is just something you can’t fake: people either have it, or they don’t. Did you both 'click' on an emotional and/or sexual level? That’s a good sign!
You might think rationally about it, but think about how you subconsciously responded to the situation. Did time fly by, and did you smile and laugh a lot? These are all great signs, even if on a conscious level you didn’t like their choice of outfit, for example.
A first date can go both ways. It can be fun, light, and interesting, but it can also be stressful and disappointing. Either way, it’s the first solid impression we have of the other person and it sets the tone for the future—whether that means a second date, or not. Sometimes, though, we can get carried away and miss some subtle signs that would otherwise encourage us to go on a second date with that person.
In this gallery, we go through a list of signs you should consider before saying yes, or no, to the next date. Curious? Then click on.
Definitive signs you should go on a second date
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A first date can go both ways. It can be fun, light, and interesting, but it can also be stressful and disappointing. Either way, it’s the first solid impression we have of the other person and it sets the tone for the future—whether that means a second date, or not. Sometimes, though, we can get carried away and miss some subtle signs that would otherwise encourage us to go on a second date with that person.
In this gallery, we go through a list of signs you should consider before saying yes, or no, to the next date. Curious? Then click on.