PlanJam!From your screen to the scene

When you go out on a date, be honest and upfront about who you are, what you stand for and what you're looking for. This helps to avoid any misconceptions in the future and allows for greater success in the overall scheme of things. When you’re letting someone else get to know you, make sure that you present yourself genuinely; otherwise, they’ll see right through you.

While you may be nervous and may embark in some of your more embarrassing habits, it's natural to feel so and it's likely the other person feels the same. Don’t worry about those nervous habits – be yourself and everything else will fall into place. By the second date, things will be much easier. Your date will probably have a general idea of who you are, and they’ll continue to learn more after each subsequent date or meeting. This growing experience helps shape a connection for a potential relationship.

When meeting someone for the first time, make sure that you’re upfront and real. Nothing’s worse than discovering that someone you’ve developed feelings for presented themselves as someone they’re not. Whether it was intentional or not, doing so can hinder the success of a future relationship and may ruin a good thing. Staying true to your beliefs and who you are is a valid lesson to learn in relationships. This is the real deal – it’s not elementary school where you'll hold hands on the playground and bring each other cupcakes. This could potentially lead to marriage, children, and lifetime of love – so take it seriously.

The first impression can have a lasting effect. It can potentially shape one's love for a person, or it may make them realize things about you that will have them running in the opposite direction. Whatever message these impressions give off, they will help both individuals discover love, or lack thereof, in a situation.