We all have experience making a gaffe or two on a first date. Maybe we've arrived late, accidentally tripped, hesitated when asked a personal question, or inadvertently burped. While these are all unintentional slips, some people make a far more damaging mistake -- one that precludes the possibility of a second date. If there's something that can send your date running for the hills in no time, it's moving too fast.  Here are just a few examples of ways that someone can overdo it on a first date: Getting touchy Trying to plant a kiss too quickly Mentioning meeting each other's friends and parents Discussing long-term plans, like becoming exclusive and getting married People have to remember that this is a first date! Take a deep breath, relax, and enjoy yourself without getting all wrapped up in the serious stuff so soon.  You will cross that bridge once you get there, provided that the two of you are compatible and wish to continue seeing eac...

I recall speaking to several classmates back in my college days who said they never offered to pay for dinner on the first date. Their reasons were quite varied. Some elected not to pay out of sheer frugality. Others were afraid that if they came out of pocket too quickly, their date would expect to be treated on every future date. One guy in particular found this to be an effective strategy because he claimed to only date models whom most guys would label "10s." He felt it set him apart from other men who threw themselves at these attractive women. I might be old school, but I wouldn't let a woman pay on the first date. What's more, I wouldn't let her pay until we've officially declared ourselves an item, at which point I'd feel more comfortable letting her treat me once in a while. I think that making a good impression on a woman includes being chivalrous. This runs the gamut from paying for a meal to holding the door to offering her his jacket o...

As much as men may say they want the first date to end with a kiss, the truth is that they don't. Why? Because the things and people we value most are the ones we have to work harder for. If someone told you they'd give you a trophy with your name and "1st Place" engraved on it, would you want it? Probably not. It really has no value unless you actually achieved something to earn that recognition. When a woman kisses a man on a first date, she's putting all her cards on the table a little too quickly. It leaves little to the imagination, as the woman is essentially communicating that she likes him enough to smooch him after only a couple of hours spent together. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but let's face it: We all like a good challenge. When a woman makes a guy wait, he knows he's going to have to work for what he wants. That alone makes her more attractive in his eyes. On the other hand, a kiss that comes too easily may give him the...