First Dates.

torquetorque Join Date: 2003-08-20 Member: 20035Members, NS1 Playtester, Constellation
<div class="IPBDescription">What do YOU guys expect/go for?</div> okay. So... for those that don't know, I recently got out of a serious (living together), 2 year relationship; I just had my first date since that breakup. Suffice to say this guy seemed to be going for a lot more than he should have. I wasn't terribly uncomfortable, because I've had to deal with this before; on the other hand...

My question to you guys: What do you expect, hope for? What would you be (honestly expecting) and dissappointed by not getting? A good-bye kiss? To put your arm around her waist? What's 'proper' or general etiquette?

What would be the polite, but firm way to tell a guy he's going too far?
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  • ZigZig ...I am Captain Planet&#33; Join Date: 2002-10-23 Member: 1576Members
    edited July 2004
    well it's always proper etiquette to say how you feel... but you must do so with tact.

    me, what do i expect and hope for...

    i never plan out the results of a date.. but i really only date people i've known for a little bit, and if i know them, i will <b>expect</b> that they'll be as tactful, respectful, and kind as i knew them to be outside of the dating game.

    a two-faced date is one of the things i hate the most in this world.

    <b>edit:</b> when i'm not "dating" as stated above, i call it "getting to know" or "hanging out", so i don't hurt my ego as badly if something goes wrong <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif' /><!--endemo-->

    and i forgot to ask your question.

    i've found that a politer way of saying "BACK OFF, YOU TESTICLE-BRAINED TROGLODYTE/F* HAPPY BIMBO" when they go in for an unwanted kiss or something is saying firmly but kindly, "nuh uh.."

    you can't really say anything to that except "why..?" or "come on!" and both of those are really easy to answer.

    "why...?" *keeps trying to make out with you*
    [still kind but <b>firm</b>] "because i said so."

    "come on!"
    [still kind but <b>firm</b>] "no/mm-mm/nuh-uh."
  • ZigZig ...I am Captain Planet&#33; Join Date: 2002-10-23 Member: 1576Members
    and if THAT doesn't work, you call for reinforcements... obviously.
  • QuaunautQuaunaut The longest seven days in history... Join Date: 2003-03-21 Member: 14759Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Shadow
    The polite way to tell a guy off? Thats easy.

    "Nu-uh".

    If he says "Comon", then- date over. He isn't worth it, period.

    If he says "Why Not", give your reasons.

    Frankly on the first date, I would expect at most a longer-than-usual hug. But otherwise, its all up to the girl and I expect nothing more, unless we resolve during it "We just aren't made for eachother."
  • douchebagatrondouchebagatron Custom member title Join Date: 2003-12-20 Member: 24581Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Shadow
    ive been told time and time again that im completely different than most guys, so this might not help you much. but anyways here goes.

    if i go to far i want the girl to tell me its to soon or shes uncomfortable, because if she doesnt then its not like it should be, she doesnt enjoy it or shes nervous or somethin. i usually ask if they like it or somethin, but i believe the best way to be told no is something like, its to soon right now, or im not comfortable with that, or just a quick hand moving mine. id have no problem with that.
    i usually go out with girls i know quite well so i can tell how far i should go, and what the might like or might not.
  • ZigZig ...I am Captain Planet&#33; Join Date: 2002-10-23 Member: 1576Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-Quaunaut+Jul 22 2004, 08:33 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Quaunaut @ Jul 22 2004, 08:33 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> The polite way to tell a guy off? Thats easy.

    "Nu-uh".

    If he says "Comon", then- date over. He isn't worth it, period.

    If he says "Why Not", give your reasons.

    Frankly on the first date, I would expect at most a longer-than-usual hug. But otherwise, its all up to the girl and I expect nothing more, unless we resolve during it "We just aren't made for eachother." <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    ..... o_o
  • LikuLiku I, am the Somberlain. Join Date: 2003-01-10 Member: 12128Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-Quaunaut+Jul 22 2004, 09:33 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Quaunaut @ Jul 22 2004, 09:33 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Frankly on the first date, I would expect at most a longer-than-usual hug. But otherwise, its all up to the girl and I expect nothing more, unless we resolve during it "We just aren't made for eachother." <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    That's all I got, and it was more than worth it.
  • BlaqWolfBlaqWolf Join Date: 2002-10-28 Member: 1667Members
    ..what can you really expect out of a first date? i mean... they're mainly just to get to know the person more and see if there'll be a second...

    i usually just expect to have fun and get to know the girl. i'm really sort of a shy guy tho, so i dont try anyting too quick.

    i also expect to pay for it. guys, if you dont, i pity you.

    i guess the real question here is, what do GIRLS expect out of the first date? cuz it would help us all out...
  • pardzhpardzh Join Date: 2002-10-25 Member: 1601Members
    Drop expectations and just have fun on your date?
  • WheeeeWheeee Join Date: 2003-02-18 Member: 13713Members, Reinforced - Shadow
    don't really expect anything. i like to take things slow.
  • JHunzJHunz Join Date: 2002-11-15 Member: 8815Members, Constellation
    The most I would and did expect on a first date would be a light peck on the lips. And I got it. But don't listen to me since I only ever had one first date.
  • ForlornForlorn Join Date: 2002-11-01 Member: 2634Banned
    we expect preganicies on first dates
  • BlobbyBlobby Join Date: 2004-06-11 Member: 29234Members
    My simple answer is: as far as you'll take me. You know, before the date starts, your limit. So take me to the limit, my lady, and I'll surely follow.
  • BurrBurr Join Date: 2002-11-19 Member: 9358Members
    Hell, Im just happy if I get a date. I don't expect anything else, just let things go their own pace and not force things...

    But, I rarely get dates, just drunken flings....

    err....I mean.....


    <--- goes back to drinking
  • ZigZig ...I am Captain Planet&#33; Join Date: 2002-10-23 Member: 1576Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-BlaqWolf+Jul 22 2004, 08:40 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (BlaqWolf @ Jul 22 2004, 08:40 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> i also expect to pay for it. guys, if you dont, i pity you. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    blaqwulf i'm sorry to say that this is an outdated, almost confucianistic practice :o

    the person who "hosts" the date pays. always.

    after all, if you were a girl in our 21st century, would you invite a guy on a date to a restaurant and not bring any money...?

    if so, please never date me in a future life.
  • torquetorque Join Date: 2003-08-20 Member: 20035Members, NS1 Playtester, Constellation
    I figured as much...

    as a girl, i don't really 'expect' anything other than we hang out, get a feel for each other (NOT PHYSICALLY!)... you know, that sort of thing. I mean, it's the first time... I'm not exactly going to cuddle up to a stranger.

    When a guy tries to kiss me, and ... I don't know if there's a term for it, but I turn so he gets cheek instead of lips - is that not obvious enough? 'Cause it wasn't for this guy :/
  • ZigZig ...I am Captain Planet&#33; Join Date: 2002-10-23 Member: 1576Members
    <!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->is that not obvious enough? 'Cause it wasn't for this guy :/ <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    i think that's a fault of his, then.. and not yours..

    <!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->as a girl, i don't really 'expect' anything other than we hang out, get a feel for each other (NOT PHYSICALLY!)... you know, that sort of thing. I mean, it's the first time... I'm not exactly going to cuddle up to a stranger. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    well that's how most decent people feel about a serious conventional date.

    but sometimes.. don't you ever just have a weird date that just spins out of control and into a blissful sexual abandon?

    by that, i mean to say.. what's your number? <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif' /><!--endemo-->
  • eedioteediot Join Date: 2003-02-24 Member: 13903Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-BlaqWolf+Jul 23 2004, 02:40 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (BlaqWolf @ Jul 23 2004, 02:40 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> i also expect to pay for it. guys, if you dont, i pity you. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    pity away, im not paying for some girls free dinner. in the relationship im going for, money wouldnt play a part of it. im not going to be some cling-on's "sugardaddy".

    when i go out on 'dates', i dont have limits. ill go as far as im feeling, i dont walk into a date going "im not going any futher than x!!", ill see what happens and go along with it.

    same with girls. i dont expect to get anything, ill just read them and see what she's feeling.

    ill go in, hang out, and see where it takes me. i dont expect anything.
  • BlaqWolfBlaqWolf Join Date: 2002-10-28 Member: 1667Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-Zig+Jul 23 2004, 05:35 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Zig @ Jul 23 2004, 05:35 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-BlaqWolf+Jul 22 2004, 08:40 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (BlaqWolf @ Jul 22 2004, 08:40 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> i also expect to pay for it. guys, if you dont, i pity you. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    blaqwulf i'm sorry to say that this is an outdated, almost confucianistic practice :o

    the person who "hosts" the date pays. always.

    after all, if you were a girl in our 21st century, would you invite a guy on a date to a restaurant and not bring any money...?

    if so, please never date me in a future life. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    i disagree... i think the guy should ALWAYS pay for the first day... even if the girl set it up...

    that's just my belief anyway... i couldn't stand NOT paying...
  • [WHO]Them[WHO]Them You can call me Dave Join Date: 2002-12-11 Member: 10593Members, Constellation
    I just show up, if things click, then they click.

    To be honest, most of the time I go in expecting absolutely nothing besides company. Of course that's mostly driven by the nerd side of my personality.

    Normal people use a different guage.
  • CommunistWithAGunCommunistWithAGun Local Propaganda Guy Join Date: 2003-04-30 Member: 15953Members
    I like to let the girl take charge because then I can calibrate my reactions based on her level of perception. IE: If she wants me she can have me, HUZZAH
  • ZigZig ...I am Captain Planet&#33; Join Date: 2002-10-23 Member: 1576Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-CommunistWithAGun+Jul 22 2004, 09:54 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (CommunistWithAGun @ Jul 22 2004, 09:54 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I like to let the girl take charge because then I can calibrate my reactions based on her level of perception. IE: If she wants me she can have me, HUZZAH <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    add a bit more "HUZZAH" and no lady can resist! <!--emo&::nerdy::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/nerd.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='nerd.gif' /><!--endemo-->
  • CronosCronos Join Date: 2002-10-18 Member: 1542Members
    A man shall not force himself upon a woman, and vice versa. Thats my rule, thats what I stick by. If she's going for it and I feel it's too early, I'll tell her so like "It's not the right time yet" or something.

    I've never been on a date so I dont know. <!--emo&:(--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/sad.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad.gif' /><!--endemo-->

    And if any of you knew my age, that fact would be all the more embarrassing.

    Anonymity++;
  • CommunistWithAGunCommunistWithAGun Local Propaganda Guy Join Date: 2003-04-30 Member: 15953Members
    It still counts if she is half-concious, RIGHT ZIG? CAN I GET A WHAT-WHAT!?
  • [WHO]Them[WHO]Them You can call me Dave Join Date: 2002-12-11 Member: 10593Members, Constellation
    <!--QuoteBegin-Cronos+Jul 22 2004, 11:26 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Cronos @ Jul 22 2004, 11:26 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> And if any of you knew my age, that fact would be all the more embarrassing. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    19?

    That's not that bad.
  • torquetorque Join Date: 2003-08-20 Member: 20035Members, NS1 Playtester, Constellation
    I don't know about 'modern' - but I guess I'm kind of ambivalent about paying for the date. But in no way do I *expect* him to pay for it - if he wants to, that's certainly his prerogative - but I'd rather he didn't.

    <!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->when i go out on 'dates', i dont have limits. ill go as far as im feeling, i dont walk into a date going "im not going any futher than x!!", ill see what happens and go along with it.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    Yeah. Like, I don't really have exact lines - but I don't *expect* for things to really get that far on a first date, particularly if I'm just not warming up to the guy.

    <!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->but sometimes.. don't you ever just have a weird date that just spins out of control and into a blissful sexual abandon<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    Been there, done that, wish it happened more often. Sigh.
  • CommunistWithAGunCommunistWithAGun Local Propaganda Guy Join Date: 2003-04-30 Member: 15953Members
    <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif' /><!--endemo-->
  • NumbersNotFoundNumbersNotFound Join Date: 2002-11-07 Member: 7556Members
    I uhh... have no experience in the matter.
  • CronosCronos Join Date: 2002-10-18 Member: 1542Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-[WHO]Them+Jul 23 2004, 06:30 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> ([WHO]Them @ Jul 23 2004, 06:30 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Cronos+Jul 22 2004, 11:26 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Cronos @ Jul 22 2004, 11:26 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> And if any of you knew my age, that fact would be all the more embarrassing. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    19? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    <!--emo&:(--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/sad.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad.gif' /><!--endemo-->

    **hides in nuclear fallout shelter with mutant cyclopean worms of dewm**
  • CommunistWithAGunCommunistWithAGun Local Propaganda Guy Join Date: 2003-04-30 Member: 15953Members
    Theres no shame in telling us (guys) that you think a first date is just that- a thing to get to know each other better. Sadly alot of guys also think its a free-sex meeting. you should be able to weed out all the idiots with strained wrists pretty fast
  • Cold_NiTeCold_NiTe Join Date: 2003-09-15 Member: 20875Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-404NotFound+Jul 23 2004, 01:33 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (404NotFound @ Jul 23 2004, 01:33 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I uhh... have no experience in the matter. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    I wonder where that bunker is that chronos is hiding in. We both ought to go there...
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