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Life is full of
surprises—and so are dates. Especially that first one, when Mr.
Seems-So-Wonderful could turn out to be Mr. Sure-Is-Psycho. So it’s
best to be prepared. Whether the night turns to lust or bust, you’ll
want to pack a few essentials to get through that wonderful journey of
the unknown. So dig out your extra-large purse, and throw in the
following:
Mace. Just
good to have in general because you never know if you’ll need to
protect yourself—or, God forbid, your date.
Emergency cash.
Not to be pessimistic, but you don’t want to get stranded with
empty pockets nor do you want to get stuck with the bill. In any
case, you’ll be able to take care of yourself.
Picture of large,
burly man. If things get a little out-of-hand, show it to your
date, and tell him it’s your big brother—the one who just signed
on with WCW. He’ll get the picture.
Cell phone with
pre-programmed emergency numbers—911; Poison Control (you
never know!); best friend; large, burly brother (if you really do
have one).
Condoms. Most
guys won’t have these in their wallets—or at least won’t admit
to it—on a first date, so as not to be presumptuous. So if you
think sex is a possibility, and you don’t care about appearing
presumptuous, it’s a good idea to play it safe.
Tampon. Need
I say more?
Dental kit.
Throw in some travel-size mouthwash, Altoids or mint gum, as well as
some dental floss, should you wind up with a stubborn piece of
spinach after dinner.
Makeup kit.
If the date’s a hit, it could hold out a lot longer than your
makeup. So don’t forget the essentials—powder, lipstick, blush
and a little fragrance to freshen up.
Airplane-size
bottle of your favorite liquor. In case you need more than good
humor to get you through the evening.
Clean pair of
underwear. Because you just never know—and because Mom always
said it was a good idea.
Susan Hayden, Match.com
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