Love In Action Schools

Anyone who’s ever been on the dating scene is extremely likely to have had drunken dating disaster at some point or another, and whether you’ve been the guilty party or your date has been the legless one, it can seriously put you off dating for life!

I think the reason why drunken dating disasters are so common is because dates- especially first dates and blind dates- can be so nerve wracking, so it can be really tempting to hit the bottle before you’ve even left the house.

Once you’ve had a really bad drunken dating experience though, you quickly learn your lesson and make every effort to make sure it never happens again.

If you’re sick and tired of going on dates in the usual bars and clubs, why not so things a bit differently next time round and think outside the box a little?

There are loads of more unusual date venues around that can help you to enjoy dates to remember- why not think about taking a trip to the zoo, having a picnic in the park or hiring out a boat and going for a row?

When you really think about it, the date options are endless, so next time you’re thinking about yet another drunken date, think again and try spicing things up a little!

Although it’s really important for anyone who you find yourself on a date with to have a decent personality, you do also need to be physically attracted to them.

OK, so your date doesn’t have to rival Brad Pitt or Megan Fox in the looks stakes, but if they’re facially challenged you’re not going to want to stick around for long are you?

On the other hand though, going on a date with someone who’s too good looking (or just plain fancies themself) can be just as bad. I mean, who wants to go on a dinner date with someone who’s constantly checking themselves out in the reflection of their knife?!

You just can’t win!!!

Going on a first date can be incredibly nerve wracking, and to banish these nerves, it can be very tempting to have a cheeky glass of wine before heading out of the house.

You have to be seriously careful about drinking before a date though, as turning up legless really isn’t a good look, and even if you do manage to get through the date, you’ll be very lucky to get a second one!

If you can handle your alcohol, you could be fine after just the one drink, although if you know that you’re a light weight you should probably steer clear altogether- it’s just not worth it!

I know of a few people who have been on blind dates with varying degrees of success, although I personally don’t think I’d be able to bring myself to do it!

The thing is, I’m very very fussy when it comes to guys, so I’d rather choose my own dates rather than let somebody else take charge.

I’m also really bad at hiding what I think, so if I didn’t like my date they’d pretty much know it straight away- cue massive awkwardness!

I’m sure blind dates work for some people though, so I’d never judge someone else for going on one, but personally it’s really just not for me.

When you’re trying to arrange a date, it can be really difficult to think of places to go, and this is why so many people opt for bars and pubs.

Whilst a glass of wine can be great for steadying those nerves, the thing about drinking on dates is that things can quickly get out of hand!

There a few worse looks than stumbling about the place or even worse, throwing up. And God forbid waking up to said date and realising that you’ve made one almighty mistake.

If you don’t trust yourself to drink in moderation on a date, it’s probably best not to drink at all.

Unless you’re unbelievably lucky, at some point in you’re life you’re bound to find yourself on a date from hell- although the key to cutting this living hell short is being prepared for the worst.

Common reasons for dates turning disastrous include lack of conversation, lack of chemistry and just plain weirdness. By making sure you’re prepared though you can make your excuses (or not!) and leave.

Asking a friend to ring you and pretend there’s an absolute emergency is always a good one, although if you’re find yourself stuck, simply pretend you’re nipping off to the ladies then sprint as fast as your legs will carry you to the nearest exit… sometimes you just have to be cruel to be kind!

Dating can be tough sometimes, especially when you end up with someone who doesn’t seem to share your interests. One way to avoid being stuck on a date with someone who is totally incompatible with you is to change where you go to meet new people. Why not try meeting people on a website dedicated to your interests?

We are talking, of course, about online bingo websites. As well as giving you the chance to win a little extra spending money, online bingo is incredibly social and lots of fun. There are two sides to it – the games and the chat rooms – and these work well together to give you the full experience.

Some people who play regularly at sites like wink bingo end up making new friends. They end up chatting to these same people every time they log on and play wink bingo games, and can soon become as close a group of pals as you’d ever be likely to meet.

There is also the opportunity to meet potential partners playing online bingo. If you click with someone, and you know you both really like online bingo, it could turn into something more than just the occasional 75-ball bingo game.

One thing which really gets on my goat (and believe me, there are many things which annoy me!) is when you go out, meet a hot guy, swap numbers then hear nothing….

… that it until about 10 weeks later when you’ve forgotten that the person even existed, only to receive a text/ phone call asking whether or not you’d like to meet up.

Personally, I think that if someone can’t be bothered to ask you out within at the very most a couple of weeks, then they can’t be that into you in the first place, and I think that the best course of action is to politely decline or alternatively just ignore them!

I think it’s safe to say that most of us have got blasts from the past which we’d all but completely forgotten about…until they decide to rear their ugly heads again…

Recently, I had a run in with an ex who I haven’t seen for a good 6 years, and to be fair things didn’t end amicably.

Then there I was in a bar on a Saturday night, minding my own business with friends when I felt a tap on my shoulder. I turn round only to be faced with a face I’d rather not see.

Somehow, in my stupidly drunken state I ended up swapping numbers with said ex, and now I’m being pestered for a 2nd chance.

No chance- this blast can definitely stay in the past!!