It’s a rite of passage: one of the first things many millennials feel they have to teach their kids is how to deal with a bad date. 20-somethings, 30-somethings, and beyond are all looking for ways to make sure they don’t get themselves into another bad situation. Here are 10 helpful tips to know if you’re on a dating train wreck waiting to happen and what you can do about it.

 

How to handle a bad date

Some of the most important things to remember is that you should never just give up on a potential love interest. It’s not always easy to make it work, but if you can’t find the right person, don’t settle.

Other important tips include being honest with your date, not acting desperate or clingy, and being yourself. By doing all these things and more, you’ll be on your way to finding that special someone who makes you feel like a brand new person.

 

The worst date from your perspective

1. He/she is late and doesn’t apologize
2. He/she shows up with a group of friends or appears to be on best behavior
3. He/she never calls you back
4. He/she keeps talking about themselves and not you
5. They don’t pick you up in a car and insist that they walk you home
6. They don’t introduce themselves
7. They drink too much alcohol out of the bottle, not a glass
8. They’re rude to the wait staff or bar staff
9. Their clothing is dirty and won’t change into something more appropriate for an evening out on the town with someone they just met
10. They smoke while they’re there

 

What does a bad date mean for you?

The difference between a bad date and a good date is the feeling you get after. A bad date leaves you feeling like all your best intentions have been dashed and that maybe, just maybe, you’re not good enough for the person you were with. It’s hard to feel comfortable in your own skin when you know that on some level, the other person had too much fun without you there.

 

If a date is going poorly, how do you know?

If you’re trying to decide if there’s something going wrong, it can be difficult to tell. Some of the main indicators that a date is not working out are:

The person doesn’t seem to be interested in what you have to say

They don’t make eye contact when talking to you

You feel like they’re not listening and show no interest in your thoughts

They want the date to end quickly

 

Get out of the situation and find someone better.

If you’re on a date and things are going poorly, try to find an excuse to leave. Nobody likes to be stuck with an uncomfortable situation in the presence of others, so if you want to avoid awkwardness, it’s important that you leave at the first sign of trouble.

 

Be aware of your surroundings

A bad date is definitely not worth it, but it’s also not a death sentence. When you’re on a date, pay attention to how the person you’re with is acting. Are they talking about themselves too much or trying to be funny when they aren’t? Or are they being rude and snappy without any reason? Pay attention to those signs and be aware of your surroundings so that if it seems like your date isn’t going well, you can leave.

 

Seek help if needed

If you’re on a bad date and the person is not responding to your texts, don’t be afraid to ask for help. It’s better to get some extra perspective from someone who has been in a similar situation than to try and figure it out yourself. Ask friends or family members for advice.

 

Conclusion

The worst date from your perspective. A good date is one where you have a good time, enjoy spending time with the other person, and even end the date with a kiss. But what happens when things go sour? How do you know that you have had a bad date? What should you do? There is a lot of advice out there, however there are some things that only you can do to make sure it doesn’t happen again. In this article we’ll take a look at some of the most common reasons why dates go bad, what you can do to make sure it doesn’t happen again, and advice on how to handle a bad date if it does happen.