First dates are so stressful, I remember skyping with one of my best friends from Milwaukee, minutes before my now boyfriend came to pick me up for our first date...just trying to figure out what to talk about and what not....well, if you struggle with first dates, here are some tips!

7: “Financially, I’m doing great/awful.”
Many people draw conclusions about others based on their income, investments,   family wealth (or poverty), and so on. You want to be evaluated on who you are—your   personality, beliefs, ambitions—not your income-generating potential. This goes   for in-depth conversation that may conspicuously point out your wealth.

6: “My last relationship was a disaster.”
Less history equals more mystery, or something to that effect. There is no need   to go in depth about how you were wronged or who you may have wronged during   a first date. Try being a good listener and finding out all about your date,   rather than filling the hour with romantic horror stories. It’s often tempting   to fall into stories of horrible dates, as we all have them but if you’re not   careful one of those stories may say more about you than your bad date partner.

5: “I did want to tell you a dark secret ...”
This may seem obvious but you cannot trust someone you just met with really   personal information. Give them time to prove their trustworthiness and keep   it light on that first encounter. There is no “full disclosure” rule in effect   on a first date. You have the right to withhold almost every unflattering fact   until it is established that you like each other and want to pursue things.

4: “I’m in recovery.”
Many of us have them and deal with them and are proud of overcoming personal   demons—but it is best to wait a bit before revealing this particular piece of   sensitive information. Again, keeping it fun and light on a first date is highly   recommended! Of course, it may come up, and that’s fine. (“Oh, do you not want   any wine with dinner?”) Just don’t feel that you have a responsibility to share   this detail.

3: “My family is crazy!”
So your mom left your dad for his best friend or you found out five years ago   about a long lost sibling. Most of us have some sort of familial skeletons in   the closet but it isn’t fair to your family to reveal this to someone you just   met. Oversharing can equal sudden dating death.

2: Liar, Liar
  Embellishing the story of your life is never a good idea. Some people feel that   they are not exciting and experience pressure to exaggerate their life. Be honest   and truthful about who you are, you want your date to fall in love with you   as you really are. Not some amped-up version.

1: “Will you marry me?”
Yes, it happens. Should it? Never! Even if you feel an amazing connection or   intense infatuation—keep your feet on the ground. Let’s add to that any kind   of “Oh my God, you’re so perfect for me!” talk. It places additional pressure   on the situation and can take a nice, pleasant first date and make it very creepy   very quickly