Keep the first meet simple
Your first meet is about checking the spark in person.
Choose somewhere public and relaxed, and keep it short. If it's going well, you can always arrange to see each other again.
Good places for a first meet
- A cocktail bar or quiet pub, with seats where you can talk.
- Coffee somewhere central and easy to get to for both of you.
- A wine bar or tasting, for something with a bit more flirt.
- A walk somewhere busy, like a park or a seafront, in daylight.
Keep it safe
- Always meet in public the first time, never at someone's home or hotel.
- Make your own way there and back.
- Tell a friend where you're going and who you're meeting.
- Keep an eye on your drink.
Read staying safe when meeting someone new for more.