What to Do When You or Your Partner Are Late for a First Date: Tips to Save the Situation

15.04.2024 18:52

Sometimes it happens that a date goes wrong before it even starts.

This happens, for example, when someone who agreed to meet is shamelessly late for it.

If you find yourself in the role of the person waiting, then you are probably overcome with doubts: what if the young man or woman doesn’t come at all?

The role of the "latecomer" is just as unpleasant, because there is always a chance that they may simply not wait for you. In addition, if the first date started this way, there is a high probability that there may not be a second one.

What to do

An obvious, but nonetheless useful piece of advice is: get ready early.

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The ideal option is to allow 30-40 minutes more than usual for preparing for the date and travel.

Since a first date can be quite nerve-wracking, having some extra time is probably not a bad thing.

In addition, it is worth contacting your partner the day before to clarify the time and place of the meeting - this way you will be able to minimize the likelihood of confusion regarding the time and place.

If you understand that you will not be able to arrive on time, warn the person you are forcing to wait.

Earlier, BelNovosti explained why attachment to a person is bad.

Elena Shimanovskaya Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources