Dating can be a bit of a minefield so it helps to be able to keep your cool and stay calm and collected to minimise things going wrong.

Relationships on Female First

Relationships on Female First

Here are some tips to help you on your way to dating perfection this summer!

Don’t Stress

Okay, kind of stupid because if we’re being honest, you’ll probably stress insanely but the idea is not to overthink things too much.

If you’re stressing about what the ‘perfect date’ should be like then you won’t actually focus on the date itself.

Deep breaths and just focus on having a good time!

Plan Well

Behind a perfect execution is the best laid plan so make sure that you’ve done some planning beforehand.

Definitely do not arrive on your date with a check list, but think up some interesting conversation topics beforehand so that if the conversation runs a little dry, you’ve got it sorted.

Location

Don’t plan a date that you’re going to hate just because it’s classed as a ‘summery date’, it’ll only end in disaster, and you losing your cool.

If he suggests going for a lovely stroll in the lavender fields, and you either can’t stand wasps and bees or have an allergy to lavender, then suggest a replacement idea.

Being comfortable is essential when on a date so make sure that you’re set to have a good time!

Be Yourself

It’s the token tip on any date but it’s possibly the most important one. If you’re trying too hard to be someone you’re not then you’re bound to get flustered.

Not only will you end up losing your cool but you’re going to look like a prize idiot so make sure that you’re being yourself.