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Why would you need to bring a gift on a first date? Traditionally if anyone does, it's the man.
I mean, if you want to do it, do it. But don't do it out of some sense of obligation.
I'd say, if you do, find something light hearted and inexpensive. Maybe if there's an inside joke between the two of you then something small reflecting that joke.
I mean, if you want to do it, do it. But don't do it out of some sense of obligation.
I'd say, if you do, find something light hearted and inexpensive. Maybe if there's an inside joke between the two of you then something small reflecting that joke.
In my opinion, I would say not to. Maybe on a second or third date once you've already met him in real life and have an idea of how well you click offline, but on the first date it might be a bit forward or awkward.
That's just one opinion, though, and I don't know the exact nature of your relationship/communication with him. That's very sweet of you, I hope it goes well for you!
That's just one opinion, though, and I don't know the exact nature of your relationship/communication with him. That's very sweet of you, I hope it goes well for you!
i personally wouldn't. since you've never met him, you have no idea what to expect from him, and i would be afraid of creating some awkwardness where he's feeling like you did something for him and he didn't (adequately) reciprocate.
just be happy to see him
be generous of spirit
smile, even if you're nervous
and enjoy yourself, even if he's not "the one" you hoped he'd be
just be happy to see him
be generous of spirit
smile, even if you're nervous
and enjoy yourself, even if he's not "the one" you hoped he'd be
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No gift. As Ugly said, a gift that is inspired by an inside joke or something unique to the relationship can be really sweet. As a first date when there is no "relationship," per se, besides an online connection and a few phone conversations, it seems awkward. So...great idea...but save it for later!
In my opinion, I would say not to. Maybe on a second or third date once you've already met him in real life and have an idea of how well you click offline, but on the first date it might be a bit forward or awkward.
Yep. What she ^^^ said.
That's just one opinion, though, and I don't know the exact nature of your relationship/communication with him. That's very sweet of you, I hope it goes well for you!
Yep. What she ^^^ said.
That's just one opinion, though, and I don't know the exact nature of your relationship/communication with him. That's very sweet of you, I hope it goes well for you!
You crazy kids have fun now!
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First thank you all for responding. I am blessed to have found this forum. I have never been on a real date so it is all very new to me. I am curiously not nervous about meeting him which is odd...I don't do the meet new people thing very well. Thanks for the well wishes. I will definitely enjoy myself. I love talking with him on the phone which is odd...I am normally a quiet person.
You're bringing yourself, so you're the gift. Perkins is a good safe public place to meet. Don't allow yourself to be pressured into anything awkward afterwards.
You write that you've been communicating for a few weeks. 7 days a week? Once a week? 10 minutes average per conversation? 3 hours average per conversation?
Cross examination over...for now.
You write that you've been communicating for a few weeks. 7 days a week? Once a week? 10 minutes average per conversation? 3 hours average per conversation?
Cross examination over...for now.