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16 Signs the Date Was Great

16 Signs the Date Was Great
By · Updated October 28, 2020
01
He Wanted More

He tried to extend the date – An attempt to lengthen a date means your company is enjoyed.

16 Signs the Date Was Great
02
He’s Thinking Ahead

He mentioned you in a future context – “I can’t wait for us to see that movie when it comes out” = you’re winning!

16 Signs the Date Was Great
03
He Was All Manners

He didn’t interrupt the date to take a call or return a text message – Respect for your time by keeping his cell phone off is a strong positive sign.

16 Signs the Date Was Great
04
You’ll Let Some Things Slide

His “flaws” become acceptable – When you find yourself making an excuse for characteristics you normally don’t find desirable, you’re feelin’ him!

16 Signs the Date Was Great
05
Your Friends Are Hating

At least one girlfriend throws shade – You can’t expect everyone to celebrate your happiness. When you hear “that date sounds too good to be true, something must be wrong with him” understand this is jealously, keep calm and move on.

16 Signs the Date Was Great
06
You Rattled Him a Little

He appeared slightly nervous – Even the smoothest brotha will convey some shakiness when interacting with someone he adores.

16 Signs the Date Was Great
07
He Kept His Focus

Good eye contact – Eyes truly are the windows to the soul.

16 Signs the Date Was Great
08
He Makes Contact

He calls you back – The strongest sign of them all.

16 Signs the Date Was Great
09
He Gets It

He pays – No need to elaborate.

16 Signs the Date Was Great
10
He Lent You His Ear

He seemed more curious than orator – When he shows he wants to know more about you, rather than simply talk about himself, this a sign of true interest.

16 Signs the Date Was Great
11
He Kept His Cool

He didn’t sexually pressure you – When he’s really into you, sex on the first date is of little importance.

16 Signs the Date Was Great
12
He Hunts You Down

He immediately sends a Facebook friend request & follows you on twitter – Wanting to connect with you virtually, in combination with the above, is a thumbs up.

16 Signs the Date Was Great
13
Your Memory Fails You

You didn’t notice the time – If you lost track of time and couldn’t recall if the date was 1hr or 2hrs, it shows how engrossed in the company you were.

16 Signs the Date Was Great
14
He Followed the Rules

He gave good B.B.R. – The Belly Button Rule is one of the most telling body language assessments. If his navel (and anything else) stays pointed at you, it means he’s interested.

16 Signs the Date Was Great
15
He Kept You Talking

Conversation flowed easily – This is typically where people say “chemistry” was good. When you naturally exchange thoughts and ideas without challenge is a strong sign.

16 Signs the Date Was Great
16
He Didn’t Have to Explain Anything

Your Google search doesn’t turn up a recent photo of him with a wife – 4 out of 5 people google the names of the people they went on date with. If you’re in that group and don’t discover you were on a date with a married man or someone on the F.B.I.’s Most Wanted list, that’s a good thing…lol.

16 Signs the Date Was Great
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Just Ask Paul

Please share this list with friends and add your feedback comments. If you have questions for me, find me on Twitter, Facebook, or online at onedegreefrom.me.

More Advice from Paul:
Old Fashioned Dating Rules that Still Apply

How to Meet a Man on Facebook

8 Signs He’s Not That Into You

16 Signs the Date Was Great
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