Communication
This is the MOST IMPORTANT skill in ANY relationship and it involves talking, listening, and responding.
What is communication
This is a low-cost first date idea involving nature.
Walk in the park or hike
Asking before holding hands, hugging, or kissing is showing this.
Respect for boundaries
As a gentleman, you should always do this for your date when picking her up, helping her to the car, and entering a new place.
What is opening her door?
A healthy relationship is built on this, where both people feel safe to share their thoughts and feelings.
What is TRUST
Ignoring texts, cutting off conversation, or leaving without explanation is called this.
What is GHOSTING
Trying this together, even if you're not great at it, can make a date memorable and full of laughs.
What is an activity or hobby?
If your date seems uncomfortable but hasn't said "no," you should do this.
Noticing if she seems happy, bored, or uncomfortable helps you understand her what?
What are her emotions or feelings?
Supporting each other's hobbies, friends, and goals demonstrates this key part of a healthy relationship.
What is independence or encouragement?
This phrase shows you respect someone's feelings: "I hear you and I ____"
What is understand?
Being willing to laugh at yourself during the date encourages this kind of atmosphere.
What is a relaxed and playful vibe?
Your date shares something personal/private with you. You choose not to repeat it to anyone else. This is called this.
What is respecting confidentiality/trust boundaries
Remembering small things she mentions, like favorite ice cream or hobbies, makes her feel this.
What is special or understood.
Both people in a healthy relationship take responsibility for their actions and apologize when needed. This shows what?
What is accountability?
You know your date doesn't have a lot of spending money, so you suggest an inexpensive activity like a picnic instead of pressuring for something costly. This is showing what?
What is consideration/respect for their situation
Letting the date be guided by curiosity and exploration instead of strict plans helps keep this.
Fun and spontaneous
Your date keeps touching you in ways you don't like. What should you do?
What is clearly tell them to stop and remove yourself from the situation if needed?
She seems uncomfortable when a topic comes up in conversation. What would you do?
What is change the topic or ask if she's okay talking about it?
Name a red flag: one person ignores the others feelings, constantly puts themselves first, and refuses to compromise.
What is selfishness or lack of empathy?
What is BEING PRESENT
Planning a small surprise for your date, like bringing their favorite snack or choosing a favorite spot makes the date feel what?
What is thoughtful and fun?
If you feel nervous about being alone with your date, what boundary can you set to feel safe?
What is meet in public, invite a friend nearby, or choose a safe location?
She suggests splitting the bill on the date, even if you were planning to pay. What would you do?
What is respect her request and go along with it?
Your date pressures you to share personal info or do something you're not ready for. What would you do?
What is assert your boundaries and say no clearly?