...please do not invite me to meet your parents the same day as we are hanging out for the first time.

I know some girls like their parents to know that they are dating and some parents like to know WHO their daughter is with, but the best thing you can do is just let the first date be as pressure-free as possible.

It's not that we don't think your family would be really cool to meet and hang out with, but there are expectations your family will make about us and forcing that on your date before you even know if he likes you or if you TRULY like him is unfair and poisonous to a potential relationship.

Just take it easy at first..

Honestly, you can be the most attractive girl in the world, physically, but if you want to keep me around, please don't jump the gun on me by making me feel like I'm already in a relationship with you. If you like me, you can give me subtle hints but it is my job to make the move if I'm starting to like you. You just tell me if I'm moving too fast.. ;)

Confidence in yourself is the most important thing when on a date with someone. Remember that and you will be fine.

I'm sharing this with you all because this is the second time since November that a girl has asked me to meet her parents on the same day as our first date. I will admit, although these two girls were very attractive, I was a little spooked by the request.

Thanks for enduring my rant.