Date Night Do’s and Don’ts for the Man of Size
We’ve been in quarantine for quite some time and for many of us this also includes our love life. With the kids back in school and many more getting back out there, we can actually go on dates! As a man of size, here are my date night do’’s and don’’ts.
DO Bring Money
This may seem like an obvious requirement however, let me elaborate. Know the type of person you’re taking out and the establishment you’re taking them to. You can’t go to Houston’s with Applebee’s money. Spare yourself some embarrassment and ensure you’ve budgeted enough to cover the tab, tax and tip for the type of date you’re going on
DO Make a Plan
As stated above, if you plan correctly, you wouldn’t have to worry about money because that would have been factored in. Also look into and/or discuss what your date likes so you can iron out the method of transportation, meeting details and choose an establishment.
DO Be Informed of Likes/Dislikes
You wouldn’t bring a vegan to a steakhouse and expect them to enjoy themselves. You also wouldn’t bring someone afraid of heights to a skyscraper overlooking the city no matter how romantic it sounds. Have somewhat of an idea of what the person you plan on seeing enjoys.
DO Be Prepared
As a person of size, some things work well and some things don’t. If it’s hot and you’re doing something outside, make sure you have some rags for sweat control. If you planned correctly, you would have avoided this especially on the first date. One of my hacks is to keep my “Big Boy” kit in my car which has a pack of rags that I replenish as needed.
Do Be Mindful of the Seating and Layout
Imagine this, you’re on a date and you’re offered a booth instead of a table. Because you’ve waited so long, you accept and realize that you (or you and your date) cannot fit in the booth. Horrifying right? Spacing is something you want to be mindful of to spare yourself that uncomfortable uh-oh moment. One of my dating rules is not to take someone somewhere I haven’t been for this same reason.
Don’t be "That Guy"
We all know “that guy”. The obnoxious one that’s rude to the staff, only talks about themselves, is constantly on the phone and overall isn’t a pleasure to be around. It’s easy to want to show off because after all, we are trying to impress the other party but keep in mind that sometimes a little goes a long way. Be attentive, actively listen and don’t forget, chivalry is not dead!
I hope this helps with your dating journey. What are your date night do’s and don’ts? Feel free to leave them in the comments.
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