How To Get A Second Date: Things Must Know Before Next

Going on a date with someone is a great way to get to know them and see if there is chemistry between you. Sometimes, the date may go well, but you both realize there isn’t a spark. Other times, one person may enjoy the experience while it falls flat for the other one. Sometimes, however, the magic happens, and you both want to see each other again for the 2nd date.

When that happens, it can be intimidating. Some people may feel unsure of what should happen on a second date. It can be hard to know what to talk about on a second date or what to do on a second date. First dates are about getting to know each other. Second dates can be about doing something together.

Getting To The Second Date

Before we talk about second date tips, we need to talk about getting to the second date. Just because a first date goes well doesn’t mean a second date is automatically going to happen. You need to be intentional about setting it up, planning it, and asking the person out for a second time.

In all actuality, securing a second date starts with the first date. If the first date is boring, tedious, or some disaster, the chances of a second date are slim.

So, take your time planning the first date. Don’t merely jump at the first idea. Decide what the purpose of the date is and make your plan. Do you want to talk to each other on the first date? It may be a great way to get to know each other a bit more beyond the flirting that may have already been happening. Do you want to go out and do something where there may not be as much talking but more spending time together?

Whatever your purpose, make sure that you don’t get too intense on the first date. Keep it light and comfortable. Sometimes something as simple as getting coffee and talking is a great first date. Remember, when the first date goes well, a second date’s chances are much more likely.

If your date is centered around talking, make sure you let the other person have more talk time than you do. You don’t want to talk so much about yourself that your date feels shut out of the experience. If your date is more event-based, make sure you check in with the other person making sure they are having a good time. It may even be a good idea to have a backup plan if something goes wrong or the other person isn’t having a good time.

Initiating The Second Date

When you want to get the second date started, you need to initiate it. You can’t just expect it to happen automatically. While you do want to express the good time you had on the first date, right after the date may not be the best time to schedule the second date. You may want to give a day or so before you broach the subject beyond saying something like, “let’s make sure to do something again.”

Ensure that you have a plan in mind when you text or call the person you’re getting the second date up with. Otherwise, you are putting the responsibility for planning the date on the other person. Alternatively, even worse, no firm plans are made because things remain nebulous, and thus a second date never happens.

While it is essential to have a plan, don’t be afraid to be flexible. Maybe the other person has an idea of something they would like to do with you. You can always save your idea for another date. Flexibility shows mutual respect and care about what the other person wants and needs. Compromise is an integral part of any relationship, even a dating relationship that is just starting.

What To Do On A Second Date

An event drove your first date, so let your second date be more about a conversation and vice versa. You don’t want 2nd dates to feel like a replay of the first date. You want variety, so you can get to know your date in various settings.

If you are going for a second date conversation, a fun thing can be to have prewritten questions you can answer together. They can be serious or silly. It can be trivia or personal questions. Prewritten questions are a great way to encourage conversation, keep the date moving, and get to know each other differently. Just remember, the questions you ask may make the other person uncomfortable, so proceed with caution and ask before you start the questions.

If your second date is an event, do something you can do together, like bowling or mini-golf rather than a movie. This way, the second date doesn’t turn into a time where there is no conversation, which leads to stagnation in seeing if there is chemistry and getting to know each other. The general bonding you are looking for as a dating relationship solidifies.

So, what are some things you can do on a second date? Here are a few ideas:

• Trivia night
• Going Hiking
• Picnic
• Playing pool
• Going to a pottery class
• See a live music concert
• Going to a museum
• Driving to a special spot

Make It A Combination Of Things

One of the great things about a second date is that since you both know that there is at least an initial attraction you would like to build upon, you can plan to spend more extended time together.

First dates are usually dinner and drinks – a couple of hours tops. A second date can be drinks, a concert, and dinner – alternatively, hiking and a picnic, even going to a pottery class and a museum, followed by dinner.

If time allows, you can do a few things together for a second date. It may take more time, but it’s a great way to spend some quality time together to see if the sparks fly.

Whatever you plan for your second date, make it fun. Just like you need to make the first date an experience that makes the other person want to spend more time with you, the second date needs to be more of the same. If you want there to be a third or fourth date and beyond, show the person you have more in mind than dinner and a movie.

What About A Kiss?

The second date may be a good time to think about kissing your date if they are open to it. The second date kiss can be one of two things: another good kiss following what you had on the first date or a way to introduce a bit of physicality into the relationship.

It is important to remember that the other person never owes you a kiss. They are in no way required to kiss you, and the same goes for you. If it doesn’t feel like the right time, if you are uncomfortable or aren’t getting signals that they want to kiss you, it’s better to hold back. If you are getting signals, then the second date is a great time to go in for that kiss.

When it comes to kissing, trust your intuition. Does it seem like the other person wants to kiss you? Are they leaning into you, lingering with their eye contact, or touching you more than usual? All of these can be signs they want to kiss you. It’s up to you to take that chance, and the second date is a great time to be daring.

Kissing (or not) can also tell you if the relationship will go further into third and fourth dates and beyond. Kissing is a way to test the chemistry and see if you can fan the sparks into a flame.

Setting The Foundation For A Relationship

Second dates, in many ways, are the beginning of a foundation for a relationship. You have already put in the work of getting to know the other person on a basic level on your first date. The second date is the time to see if the initial attraction can go anywhere.