What are end-of-the-date signals that show a first date went well?
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If you look at your watch or phone after the date is over and the time flew by so fast that you’re surprised by the hour, it’s a major sign your date went well. In fact, if your date wasn’t checking the clock either, it’s safe to assume they were also having a good time.
If you leave the date feeling like you two just really got along well and that the “vibes” were good, you’re probably right—your feelings about the date are a major point of information.
If, at the end of the date, your date says that they had fun or liked getting to know you, that’s another a good sign that the date went well. Exchanging numbers or making plans for a second date are also positive indicators! If they move in for a good-night kiss, they’re definitely feeling the chemistry.
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If you leave the date feeling like you two just really got along well and that the “vibes” were good, you’re probably right—your feelings about the date are a major point of information.
If, at the end of the date, your date says that they had fun or liked getting to know you, that’s another a good sign that the date went well. Exchanging numbers or making plans for a second date are also positive indicators! If they move in for a good-night kiss, they’re definitely feeling the chemistry.
A couple of signs that a date went well would be that there was more physical contact than you imagined or that the other person seemed fully focused, engaged, and present. The conversation on the date was flowing, so there were no awkward moments or a feeling that you were really searching for something to say. If someone is checking their social media under the table, on the other hand, it’s not such a great sign. You may also feel the date ended on a high, or notice that the date ran late, or you lost sense of time.
At the end of the first date, you may find yourself saying, "I'd love to see you again." You could also give the person something to do, like, "Message me when you get home safe”. Along with that, maybe you feel comfortable with messaging them and using that as a continuation of the vibe that you had on a first date.
Ultimately, I'd encourage people not to read too much into signs and to instead listen to what they would like to have happen next, and if their answer is, "I would like to see this person again," to feel comfortable in communicating and expressing that and getting a clear response.
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At the end of the first date, you may find yourself saying, "I'd love to see you again." You could also give the person something to do, like, "Message me when you get home safe”. Along with that, maybe you feel comfortable with messaging them and using that as a continuation of the vibe that you had on a first date.
Ultimately, I'd encourage people not to read too much into signs and to instead listen to what they would like to have happen next, and if their answer is, "I would like to see this person again," to feel comfortable in communicating and expressing that and getting a clear response.
There are several end-of-date signs that show that it's going well. First off, it's a good sign if it seems like they don't want to leave! They express that they'd like to see you again. They talk about some future stuff they'd be interested in doing. Lots of smiling and laughter. And maybe you kiss!
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