Dating can be fun but at the same time can cause your mind to spin out of control. After every date you wonder: Will he call? Does she like me? Did I do anything wrong? You always have questions after a date, but you won’t ever know all the answers.

One of the worst parts about going on a date is wondering what your date thinks about you. Even if you ask them you probably won’t get the truth. Here is a list of 4 things that your date will never tell you, but might tell their best friend.

You Stink

Smells create vivid memories that can last a lifetime. Sometimes you can smell something that takes you back all the way to your childhood. Personal hygiene is very important, especially on a first date. If you don’t smell your best on a date, your date will notice and remember that forever. It would be rude of them to let you know you applied too much perfume or you smell like smoke though. So if you don’t get a second date you’ll have to wonder if your aroma turned them off.

You’re Ugly

Everyone always says they care about what’s on the inside but in reality, we all care about what’s on the outside. Looks count for a lot, probably as much as personality counts. Sure, your date will lie to your face and tell you that you’re attractive, but they are just being nice. If there is no physical chemistry going on, don’t even dream of getting a second date or getting to second base.

You Talk Too Much

An awkward date is one where there is silence. It’s important to keep the conversation going. It really doesn’t matter what you talk about as long as you continue talking. But if you’re the one doing all the talking, odds are your date is thinking you talk too much. Your date will never tell you because they don’t want to be rude about it though. Talking a lot on a first date isn’t the real problem. It’s what you’re talking about. Stay away from talking about how great you are and about your exes and odds are your date will want to join in on the conversation.

I Like You

Your date doesn’t want to put themselves “out there” by publicly revealing how they feel about you. Over-enthusiasm is a turn off. Most people like to play it cool and not look needy. You might hate it, but it’s part of “the game”. Learn to read the other person’s signals to figure out whether they like you or not.

As you already know, women like men who are confident and attractive. While it’s not impossible to become confident and improve your attractiveness, it’s very difficult to do. Luckily for you there are other things that women are attracted to.

As Napoleon Dynamite said: “Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills”. That awkward high school kid was right. So what skills are women attracted to? Read on for five skills that every woman covets in a man.

1. Financial security. Women like kids, but they don’t want their boyfriend / husband to be one. Not all women necessarily seek men with a lot of money, but rather they want a man who will not leech off of them. They want a man who can support himself, and if need be, support her as well. So stay in school, get a good job, stay out of credit card debt and save your money.
2. Cooking. If you know how to cook you are a step ahead of the competition. Women are typically the ones who cook for their men. If you cook a dinner for a girl you’re dating it would be something she’s not used to. Women want a man who can take care of them and a man who knows how to cook demonstrates that.
3. Listener. As I’m sure you’re are, women love to talk. Yet few and far between are the men who like to listen to them. Men who want more luck with women need to develop the skill to how to properly listen to women. Listening to them isn’t judging them for their actions. Listening to them isn’t offering up unsolicited advice. Listening is just that, listening, understanding and genuinely caring about her problems.
4. Being handy. Women rarely know how to do “manly” things like fix a car, install electrical equipment, move furniture or change a tire. If you’re good with your hands then you can fulfill one of her needs. Think about it, if she hates spiders then she’ll be more interested in a guy who doesn’t mind getting rid of them for her.
5. Intelligence. Girls want a guy who they can carry an intelligent conversation with. They’re not necessarily interested in geniuses, but rather just someone who knows about current events, went to college and has traveled. That way, she has someone she has show off to others while at the same time someone she can learn from. Women want someone who can teach them things, show them new things and complete them.

Kissing is more than just getting to first base so you can move onto more exciting things. Kissing itself is very exciting. Kissing plays an extremely important role in foreplay. It should be your goal to become a better kisser so that your partner will continue to come back to you again for more. Here are some kissing techniques so you can become a great kisser.

- Keep your lips plump, soft and moisturized. It goes without saying that you should apply lip balm to your lips soon before kissing. Always keep a chapstick handy or use one before going on your date. Nobody wants to kiss dry chapped lips. For women, having shiny lips will make them look, feel and taste delicious.

- Don’t use too much tongue. Kissing is to be done with the lips, not the tongue. Only introduce tongue after you have already been kissing with the lips for a while. Tongue should be added gradually over time. Don’t make your kisses sloppy either, just slip some tongue here and there.

- Don’t lick your lips before kissing. It’s not a good feeling to press your lips against a pair of wet lips. It’s okay if the lips are moisturized, but they should be moisturized with chapstick or lip gloss, not with your saliva.

- Suck on and gently bite their lips. Be creative with your kissing style. Vary it up a bit. Don’t just stick to the traditional lip to lip kiss. It can be very erotic to play with their lips during your makeout session.

- Kiss slowly and take your time. Great kisses are rarely short ones. The best kisses are the ones that take a long time. Use some (or all) of the pieces of advice in this post to create unforgettable smooches.

- Brush your teeth regularly and have good breath. This kissing tip goes without saying. It doesn’t matter if you have mastered all of the kissing tips outlined in this post, if you don’t have good breath it just doesn’t matter.

Blind dates are often times given a bad rap. Yet there is a way to have a successful blind date. Not all blind dates end up in a disasters. Here are some suggestions on how to make a blind date work.

• Have an open mind. Think about it, if your friends are setting you up, would they set you up with someone you wouldn’t like? Don’t automatically dismiss a blind date offer. Who knows, they may be Mr./Mrs. Right.
• Don’t have high expectations. If you are expecting to meet the person you’re going to be with the rest of your life, lower your expectations. Think of this blind date as a chance to get out of the house and meet somebody new. Nothing more, nothing less.
  
• Before the date. Make some contact with your date beforehand. Just a short phone conversation is enough. You can simply discuss the logistics of your date. Doing this will make you feel less like you are talking with a stranger.
• Where to go on your blind date. For a first date you’ll want to meet at a public place, like a coffee shop. You’ll want to meet somewhere for a quick get together. Your first date should not last very long. Here’s the reason for this: If you don’t like each other, it’s very easy to end the date early without hurting anyone’s feelings.
• What to wear. Dress in casual attire. Don’t act like you’re trying too hard and get all fixed up. Dress in comfortable clothing so you feel at ease.

Dating is fun, but do you want to remain a bachelor(ette) forever? Creating a new relationship is a great feeling, but breaking up is not. Repeating that process over and over again can really take a toll on your emotional state. So at some point you should consider getting married. It might be fun being single right now but it’s not fun when you’re over 40 and alone. Are you still wondering whether marriage is right for you though? Let me give you a few reasons why you should get married.

• No more heartache. A stable long term marriage means you won’t have to deal with getting your heart broken again. It means you won’t worry if he/she likes you or not, whether you’ll get a phone call or a second date.
• Drama. No more dating means no more drama. Gone will be the crazy emotions that new relationships bring.
  
• STD’s. When you’re in a faithful marriage, you can have sex without a condom and not worry about contracting a sexually transmitted disease.
• Motivation. When you are married and have children, you have a renewed motivation to better your life. You will want to remain healthy and work harder to help provide your family.
• Money. When you get married, your income doubles, yet rarely do your expenses double. Now that you’re married, your combined income may be enough to buy a house.
• Sex. Being married means you have a lifelong sexual partner who will be there for you every night, ready to have sex with you. When you’re single, your only steady partner is your right hand.
• Health. If you are married you will live longer than if you are single. That reason right there is the single most powerful reason to wed. When married, you have more of a reason to live a long life. People who are married tend to engage is less risky behavior.

In the dating process women worry about all sorts of stuff. If you want to make her feel more secure about where you stand, take note of the following things women worry about.

- Does he like how I look? Especially if this is a first date and you met through online dating, a woman will worry about whether you are physically attracted to her. She will spend hours shopping for just the right outfit. Then she will spend a few more hours getting ready. After all of that, she will still be self conscious about her appearance. Ease her worries on your date by letting her know how good she looks. Make a comment about her hair or her clothes as that will certainly earn you some brownie points.

- Will he call me? After your date a woman will worry endlessly if you will call her, how soon after your date you will call, and whether you will ask her for another date. Therefore, if you don’t want her to worry, just go ahead and give her a call and let her know what you thought of your date. Leave the games for the kids.

- Does he only want sex? If you have sex on all of your dates with her, she will begin to worry if that’s all you want her for. If you actually do like her, hold off on the sex for a few dates. Before you know it she will be the one who is asking you for sex.

- Is he going out with other women? Insecure women will fear that you are cheating on them even when you’re not. While a little bit of jealousy is healthy, too much of it can ruin a relationship. To ease her concerns don’t give her a reason to think you’re cheating on her. Let her know that she is special to you and that there is no one else you would rather be with.