Review: Cheers to Better First Dates
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 28, 2013
I really should not be reading books about dating since I am a happily married woman but its always good to have a few ideas for when I'm treating my husband to a night out. I remember my awkward first date with my husband. It was so difficult deciding on the right venue. We eventually settled on the cinema because it was open and had a lot of people and this was the first time we were meeting in person from having met online. Although our date still ended up being magical for more than one reason, I would have liked to have done something that was original.It is a pity that neither myself or my husband had a copy of this book because then we would have quite the story to tell about our first date. The target is clearly for single persons who want to make a good and lasting impression on the first date. But for those like me who have already taken the plunge you can still benefit from this book if you use it as a tool to add a little spice to your marriage. Even married couples need to date each other to keep the romance flame burning, so you will find a lot of helpful tips in this guide.I remember the first date jitters that plagued me when I met my love and I appreciate how well Stephen addressed them. It truly is difficult planning the perfect date when you barely know anything about the other person. It took me three dates to realize that my husband absolutely hated going to the movies. Stephen has presented a very comprehensive guide to getting it right the first time. I think though that if you follow the steps you will hit it out of the ball park and that first impression may seal the deal.I was pleased with the ideas because they were fresh and original. I literally thought that they would be a bunch of generic themes spun into something interesting but Stephen surprised me with his offering. The good thing about it is that when you do take your date out for the first time he or she would not feel as though they were in a cliché setting. He stressed on the importance of preparation and setting. I suddenly remembered Sebastian the crab from the little mermaid singing "Kiss the Girl" when Ariel and Prince Eric rowing along the stream on the little boat. You really do have to know how to set the mood for things to fall in place.He touched on self-confidence which I strongly believe is the most attractive quality in a man. Even though we have grown past the damsel in distress age we still appreciate a man who knows what he is about and isn't unsure of himself. The best part I would say is learning that you can have the best first date without burning a hole through your pocket.The drawbacks are very minimal. I did not like the cover it was just so generic. Maybe if he had a girl and a guy hand gliding I would have probably being super excited about reading. I know its extreme but I'm sure if you saw that you'd  be thinking 'wow, hand gliding, really?...tell me more'. It was an extremely short book but he covered the points that he wanted to quite well. So whether you are single and looking to bank that first date, or you are married like me and want to add a little spice, its a book worth reading.