If you've got a hot date this weekend, the relationship website YourTango has a list of five ways you could RUIN it if you're not careful.

 

 

#1.)  You're Late.  Make sure you're on time when you meet up, and don't change plans at the last minute.  A date is like a mini-commitment, and if you can't handle THAT, it might mean you can't handle a REAL commitment.

 

 

#2.)  You're Distracted.  If you get caught staring at someone else at dinner, that AUTOMATICALLY makes you a bad date.  (--Unless the other person's a fan of the "3-Second Rule".)

 

 

--Also, don't check your phone or start texting.  It's rude pretty much anytime, but especially when you're on a date.

 

 

#3.)  You're Depressing.  Don't spend too much time talking about your problems or how stressed out you are.  It'll bring the mood down, and your date will think you're pessimistic in general.

 

 

#4.)  You're Lazy.  Don't make THEM plan everything.  And don't ONLY use text messages to communicate.  When you're figuring out where to go, you should actually CALL them and talk about it.

 

 

#5.)  You're Too Self-Centered.  Make sure you don't talk about yourself the whole time.  It's definitely important to come across as interesting.  But make sure they know you're interested in THEM too.

 

 

--You do it by being an "active listener" and asking a lot of questions . . . then asking follow-up questions too.  (YourTango)