Was your first date a bad one?
Upon the release of the new movie About Time, it got us thinking more about the things we regret from our first dates and what, if we could, change about them.
29% of Brits would go back in time in order to change elements about their first dates with their partner, the biggest one being not making the first move.
Brits’ Top 10 biggest first date regrets:
Not making a move (31 per cent) - Did ‘the one’ almost get away all because you didn’t give them any indication that you wanted a second date?
Getting too drunk (20 per cent) - When you are a fully-fledged couple, drinking together is lots of fun, but giving the impression that you can’t get through being nervous without the aid of a drink can be quite off-putting. You don’t want your next date to be at AA.
Not getting in touch first post-date (16 per cent) - Should I call first or wait for them too? If you like them for the love of God make contact! These rules don’t apply unless you cross over to stalking territory!
Disclosing personal issues (14 per cent) - It’s lovely that you are honest, but there is a line. Telling a guy about the effects of your lactose intolerance for instance is not much of an aphrodisiac!
Arriving late (13 per cent) - They are nervous enough and worried that you might not show anyway- so I know- keep them hanging just a little while longer to see if they are actually interested! –No, this is just plain cruel!
Talking about the ex (12 per cent) - They are an ex for a reason; an ex-partner and an ex conversation starter!
Talking about you too much (12 per cent) - Dates are about give and take and finding stuff out about each other, no one likes someone that is self-centred.
Going home with your date (10 per cent) - The third date rule is there for a reason!
Taking a phone call or texting (7 per cent) - This makes you look ignorant and uninterested. If you can’t cope without your phone for a couple of hours, it could imply that you are not a good communicator- the key to every successful relationship!
Turning up inappropriately dressed (6 per cent) - There is a fine line between sexy and slutty, so try not to cross it.
36% of Brits would also recreate their first night of sex with their partner. Many had haunting memories of it going badly because the awkwardness got in the way and many go as far as to say that it was an absolute ‘disaster’.
First impressions are everything and men particularly would love another shot at trying to impress their date, however women were not as preoccupied with this. It seems that women feel that on the whole they make a better first impression than men.
They are very keen on this notion in Northern Ireland with a huge 60% that would re-live their first date with their partner. Londoners were not far behind with 40% opting for another attempt at their first date. The least worried about their first dates were those from The East Midlands and the Welsh, who on the whole must believe that they have got it cracked when it comes to the dating game.
There appears to be a gender spilt when it comes to things of a regretful nature however; women for instance are more likely to be late for their date, compared to men who rely a bit too heavily on the old booze to get them through.
Something that both sexes suffer from is a regret of sleeping with that person on the first date. And a quarter would like the opportunity to plan ahead further for their date so they could impress them more.
To celebrate the release of About Time on DVD, Universal Pictures have teamed up with dating website DoingSomething.co.uk to offer Brits the chance to win an amazing first date experience so they can re-attempt that first date that just didn’t go to plan. For the chance to win a date that is bound to impress just visit www.doingsomething.co.uk/abouttime
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