Valentine’s Day is coming very close, and the singles association is also starting to “get into the mood” of romance and hope to find the “light of life” soon. This year, embrace new dates and make Valentine’s Day an exciting catalyst to “break the ice” with the person you have a crush on or simply give yourself a chance to find a relationship. meaning with new friends.
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Now that you’ve found your “like” half through Explore – Tinder Explore, you must be feeling both nervous and excited before your first date, your mind filled with questions like how to create best first impression.
Don’t worry because everyone who is starting to date has that “butterfly in their stomach” feeling, Tinder understands it’s there to help you this Valentine. The following top-notch, 100% GenZ anecdotes shared by the following Tinder members will help ease your anxiety and shake up your first date.
1. Be brave and open to opportunities!
“You never know before a date whether it’s going to go well or not, so don’t focus on the outcome but be proud of yourself for even swiping right and participating in something. It’s fun the first time!” – Linh Chan, 21 years old shared.
Linh (21 years old): Don’t focus on the results but be proud of yourself for even daring to swipe right and participate in something exciting for the first time!
Before bumping into her current boyfriend on Tinder, Linh had a crush on this guy for many years. The moment her friend saw her crush’s profile, Linh saw this as an opportunity to take a risk and get love. With the interesting description “Swipe right away if you don’t believe I’m pretty”, Linh successfully “challenged” the guy, and that’s how their love story blossomed.
2. Don’t be too pressured on the first date!
“A “successful” date isn’t about falling in love at first sight. It’s about experiencing new things or simply putting yourself out into the world. Instead of thinking too much, you redefine your own concept of a first date and focus on having a good time.” –Content creator Uyen Tran (26 years old) message.
Nervousness is a common feeling for anyone when preparing for their first meeting after talking on Tinder. To help people overcome anxiety and feel more confident, Tinder members encourage people to ask the question “What makes a perfect first date? What is the importance of dating? What is a “perfect” first date?
“Instead of thinking too much, redefine the concept of a first date on your own and focus on enjoying the happy moments,”-26-year-old Uyen Tran reminded.
“The perfect first date is when you and your partner have a good time together. That’s all! Sometimes it’s romantic, other times it’s a little overwhelming, other times it feels like friends together.” – 22-year-old rapper VY Jacko shared.
“I don’t want to think about it too much. I just treat it as if I’m going to see a friend, because the more I focus on it, the more nervous I get. I can’t even sleep at night I was so excited the other day.” – Linh Chan said.
3. Show your true self
It’s hard to make a real connection if you’re not showing your true self – so let go of the old “dating strategies”, take a deep breath, take pride in your lifestyle and your own style! “That person” will be next to you and love you for who you are. “Sometimes proactively starting a conversation, introducing myself to the friends I match on Tinder, I often get “mood” and less excited when the answer is “I know.” Of course they can. I know Jacko, but “Duy” (my real name) is a whole world that few people know about, so when I first went on a date, instead of having a cool “cool” image like on stage and MV, I usually showed the silly and funny “Duy” part. That time when I went to coffee on my first date at the cafe, he understood my jokes that few people understand, and so we started to “catch up” I also made an impression on him by letting him listen to a demo of a track I’ve been cherishing, never let anyone listen to it, and asked how it was. Fortunately, he really liked the song. Also, be yourself and the right person will love you for who you are!” – Jacko confided.
“The first time we dated, instead of the cool “cool” image like on stage and MV, I often show the “Du” part which is a bit silly and funny” – VY Jacko shared
Recalling her first date with her current boyfriend, Uyen remembers being very nervous and had to seek advice from her close friends to feel more comfortable: “The best thing to say to yourself is to take a deep breath. Deep down and remember that the other person may be feeling the same anxiety as me. Uyen thinks the best thing to prepare for a first date is to treat your date with respect and kindness. I also take my time. read his Tinder bio before the date and kept exchanging texts as a tool to “break the ice” and see if we could catch each other and that’s it, we’ve been together for over 2 years last year”.
4. “Fire” for a meaningful connection on a first date, including online dating
Make sure you listen and ask your date questions about their life and experiences. It’s easy to just talk about yourself on a date, but simple gestures like prompting your partner to open up or making eye contact will show that you really care!
Because of the pandemic, face-to-face dating has become much more difficult, online dating can also magically bring two people together if you put your heart into it. Sitting in your own home on your first online date can make you feel more comfortable than going out. To make your Tinder online date extra special, dress up a bit and enjoy a meal together, or do whatever activity you both enjoy together.
Phong Bui (23 years old): “Every meeting counts, so I encourage everyone to cherish video dates and use them to build a deeper connection”
“Every encounter counts, so I encourage everyone to cherish video dates and use them to build a deeper connection. During this time of social distancing, we’ve been together.” Still trying to stay connected and keep the relationship going.Knowing that we are both adventurers and foodies, we continued the conversation by planning a trip. travel to Quy Nhon together after the separation and try the suggested dishes on Tiktok like ‘topokki made from cold rice’ for example.” – Phong Bui (23 years old – Marketing staff).