I recently went on my first date...EVER. I do not know about you guys but that made me SONERVOUS! I am not used to getting to know someone in a date setting and it made me second guess everything. One second I was so excited and the next, the butterflies in my stomach were suddenly fighting World War III. If you can relate, trust me it happens to all of us.

We have to get rid of these first date jitters and get in the mood for a relaxing, romantic date! One of the first things that I made sure I did was stay busy before my date. I went to the beach with some of my best friends the day of my date so that I could have a positive energy going into it. I knew my friends would get me excited for it. When I got home and it was time to get ready for the date, it was time for the hype music. I was blasting my favorite playlist while doing my hair and makeup, which made me feel so confident. It makes you enjoy getting ready and look yourself in the mirror and say, "Damn, I look gooood."

Something important to do to calm your nerves is to think of your date as a new friend you are meeting up with. Any healthy relationship has a solid foundation and friendship between the two involved. By thinking of them that way, it can help you relax and realize you are just showing that person parts of who you are (which you know is awesome). Another thing to keep in mind is that your date is most likely just as nervous as you are. I remember talking with my date about how nervous we both were beforehand and we just laughed about it. We laughed because as soon it started, the nerves were gone and we had no reason to be so nervous. It is comforting to know that it is okay to be nervous because they definitely are too!

The last piece of advice for me to give you is very easy. Take a deep breathe. Do not dwell on the anxiety you feel because I promise it will fade. Going on dates nowadays is not as common as it used to be so let yourself enjoy the bit of romance! Set realistic expectations and even give yourself a mini pep talk if needed! What is the worst thing that can happen? You do not go out with them again? At least you put yourself out there because you know you would regret it if you did not!