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submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by DrXenomorph@lemmy.world to c/dating@lemmy.world

I’ve [28M] never been pass the first date, but some how made it to date three. I really want this to go well

I offered to pick her up and she said yes but I’m not sure what the etiquette is

When I pick her up do I open car door from inside, let her open it, or get out when I see her (give her a hug too? Not sure cuz first date we shook hands and second held hands for a little bit but didn’t hug or shake hands after that date) then open the door?

What about when I drop her off? Do I walk up with her and possibly give a hug? And can instead of that wait within 24 hours thing if things went well can I tell her I’d like to see her again then?

Also would new balance gym shoes be fine for an art gallery date? What about jeans and a flannel shirt?

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[-] HubertManne@piefed.social 1 points 6 days ago

Thing about dating advice is its so dependent on the people involved. The hug thing. Kinda depends on you and her. You have to go with your feelings and gut. As far as holding doors and other polite things its rarely a bad idea but again I have known some girls who almost take offense at it but that is incredibly rare. I would say if whe does something polite like holding a door you don't insist you do it. Be gracious with her things as you would want her to be with yours. Again its rarely a negative to dress up but truth be told I tend to dress as comfortable as I can get away with but that is a me thing. When it comes to relationships if its first dates or thirds or one year anniversaries ; my advice is you have to be earnest. I mean I believe this in life in general. You need to be who you are and she needs to be who she is and if it goes it goes and if it does not it does not. I did not really date until after high school and I was about the same as you are at in some ways. A bit earlier but given the generational differences im not sure if realtive to my peers I might have been more of a late bloomer. Anyway I have been married about 25 years.

[-] DrXenomorph@lemmy.world 1 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

Being myself is what I’ve been trying and so far seems to be good. Like she asked if my humor is how I flirt and I said yes. And she wasn’t sure if I was interested or trying to be a friend but I assured her I’m interested (assuming it’s good too since she still talks with me). Because to me I love making others laugh and humors always helped me and I’d rather be my goofy self than the charsmatic flirter I’m really not.

Getting this far in dating for the first time too is just very nerve racking lol

[-] HubertManne@piefed.social 1 points 6 days ago

Sense of humor is a pretty big deal in a guy. Some say its more important than looks but I think it acts more as a looks enhancer. Good luck.

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