Six Dating Tips for Guys

Lauren Guy Photography

A lot of times my friends ask me what they should do to make a date special. I've learned over time in my relationship with Meredith that dating is an outlet for intentional and quality time. My motivation behind making a great date is not to score points or to look like some great guy...if this happens that’s just an added bonus. The point behind making a great date, to me, to let Meredith know she matters to me, and that she is loved. No matter what your date is, you need to have shown you have put thought into it. This shows her that the time you are going to spend together mattered enough to you to spend time preparing for it.

Bottom Line: thoughtfulness is key.  Here are six tips to enhance your date and make your girl know you care.

1. Write a Note – It doesn’t matter what you’re doing or where you are going, write her a note. A hand-written note shows her you are intentional. It will mean more to her than you can understand.
2. Greet with a flower – Before heading to go on your date, buy a single flower. It's not as much money as a whole bouquet but still shows her that the night with her is special to you.
3. Surprise date – Sometimes a surprise is just what the doctor ordered. If you can feel that she is just in need of some good quality time, plan out a surprise. There are times when I’ll make Meredith think we are having just a normal night in, but I have other things planned. Just last week she thought we were eating leftovers at home, but I had laid out clothes for her to go on a date with a note and plan ready for action.
4. Open Doors – Gentlemen Code 101. Unless it’s an automatic or revolving door you better be the one opening and holding the door.
5. Give Options – Sometimes I’ll plan a date, but I'm not exactly sure what Meredith is in the mood for so I’ll give her options. Let her choose between a few places to eat you know she likes and then suggest a few date activities for afterwards. It shows you’ve taken initiative
6. Affirm – Like I said with a note, words are important, and your girl deserves them in abundance. Even before the date begins you can already be affirming her. If you have a date planned, text her and let her know how excited you are for your date that evening. It shows her that she is on your mind. Let her know how good she looks, how you feel about her and how you are enjoying your time that night. Words go a long way.

These are just some ways to show your girl you know her and love her. Don't let it stop at these six tips. Continue to seek new ways to put thought into your date nights. Do you have any tips to make your date more special?