Dating can be daunting, especially going on a first date. Drinks, dinner or even a movie can stir up panic. Will it go well? What should I wear? What if there's a lull? And, with evening dates, there's a seemingly infinite space of time between the moment you wake up and the time you're set to meet.
One way to decrease the panic is to schedule a first date for the morning. Unconventional? Absolutely! But morning dates reduce the pressure significantly. If your date is game, there are many benefits to meeting for breakfast instead of a drink. Here are some of those pros:
1. No Time To Be Nervous
The No. 1 benefit of a morning date is that you'll have very little time to be nervous and conjure up all the possible ways the date could crash and burn. Wake up, get ready and go to the date! You'll feel fresh and ready by the time you get to your meeting place, explains Glamour.
2. No Pressure And Little To No Alcohol
If you're meeting on a weekday morning before work, there's a time limit for the date, meaning two things: 1. If it's not going super well, it'll be over in an hour; and 2. There will be no pressure to end up going home together. It's also pretty likely that alcohol will barely play a role in your date if it's at 9 a.m. Maybe one mimosa, but definitely not enough for you to end up making a fool of yourself, says Woman's Health.
3. A Good Date Will Leave You Smiling All Day And A Bad Date Will Make A Good Story
If it goes well, you'll have set yourself up for a great day and you'll be all smiley until you go to bed. If it goes terribly, you'll know that your day can only improve — and you'll have a great story for your coworkers.
4. If It's On The Weekend And You're Having Fun, You Can Turn It Into A Daylong Date
Making a big ordeal out of a morning date can be fun, says Gala Darling. Set it up for breakfast and, if you are having a good time and want to keep the date going, pitch the idea of going for a stroll or to a movie.
