Meet your dating partner face-to-face Have you ever been dating someone you met online, and found yourself a little nervous to meet them in person? This is a normal feeling for a lot of people. However, if it happens every time, don't worry - there's an easy fix. Forget about dating apps or dating websites. Instead, try dating in person! Meet up with your dating partner face to face at the local pub, coffee shop or even just around town as you go about your day as usual. To help relieve that first date jitters from happening again, here are some tips to keep in mind: Meet Up at a Local Pub There's nothing fancy about dating someone face-to-face by meeting them at the local pub or bar. You can start with drinks, then take it from there depending on how things are going! Don't feel pressured to be pushy if it doesn't seem right - drink up your beer, chat until closing time and walk away. It's simple dating that goes back to the roots of dating itself. Drinking is always good for getting people talking again after awkward silences, so sip on an IPA or something light like a pilsner if you need something with less alcohol content than your typical Guinness Stout. Even better - try dating big cities ! The more crowded dating scene might help you find 1) Plan what you're going to say beforehand You shouldn't go on a date without knowing what you're going to say. That way, when it comes time to talk to your dating partner face-to-face, all you have to do is just start talking. If you're the type who likes to wing things, chances are your dating partner might be too - so if this date doesn't go well, you can always give them another chance. Don't Ask Too Many Questions The first date can feel like an interview sometimes. However, there's a big difference between finding out about someone for dating purposes than getting details for a job or something similar. While networking or interviewing for jobs makes sense after you've already met in person and gotten the ball rolling on dating with that person, asking questions up front can make meeting dating partners seem like dating is all you do . Save your questions for the dating game (or at least until you've gotten to know each other better) , and try to make small talk instead. When dating dating partners face-to-face at the local pub, there's nothing wrong with discussing current events or random facts that are trending on social media. Just keep any conversation lighthearted - it should be fun! Don't Bring Your Phone Out With You If you're dating dating partners face-to-face but feel like you need something to play with, don't bring your phone out with you. Keep it put away in your pocket if possible so dating partners will think of an excuse to walk off together without seeming too obvious. Don't Go Overboard with Gifts While you don't want to go overboard dating dating partners face-to-face (or be stingy), it's fine to bring a little gift like flowers or chocolates if dating dating partners for the first time. However, if you're dating dating partners again - maybe even dating dating partners exclusively - then you shouldn't feel too much pressure to present them with something big and elaborate (and expensive). If you don't know what they like yet, try picking up some small gifts like flowers or chocolates. If your dating partner mentions something they've been eyeing recently but haven't bought for themselves yet , you can give them that as a gift too! Dating dating partners should be fun - dating dating partners for the first time is always fun and dating dating partners again is even more of a blast - so have a good time dating dating partners face-to-face!***While dating websites and apps have dominated dating experiences in the past decade, going back to dating's roots can be a refreshing change. The dating game used to be a lot simpler -- a group of friends would set up their single member with another single member from among their group, or vice versa. It's the dating method that the majority of us who are dating now likely remember from our teen years, and it's definitely not without its perks! Of course, you don't want to play the dating game via your family members or circle of friends anymore (at least we hope not), but there are other ways to keep it simple while still getting out there and meeting new people. One way is board games night! Sure, going on a blind date with someone you may or may not like isn't for everyone, but if you're looking to meet new people in a less stressful environment, board game dating nights are the perfect thing! Let's talk about some of the upsides of dating via board game night. First off, there's no fear of rejection -- once you've decided to attend the event, your participation isn't dependent on whether or not anyone chooses you (unless it's one of those "choose your partner" things). There is still a chance that dating through a board game dating event won't work out at all and you'll be back to square one. But seriously, this is a much more casual way of dating than online dating or blind dates. It's a really great way for people from different walks of life to meet. If you're dating in a smaller area where all the available dating options basically come from your professional or social circles, it's easy to get stuck without having a good mix of dating experience. Dating via board game dating provides a fresh crop of dating material, and gives people an opportunity to get out of their comfort zone and try something new. It's also a good way for shy people to ease into the dating world again. It's hard enough on its own trying to find someone who is single and interested in dating yourself , then once you've found that person there is still the awkward "let's hang out alone" phase that can sometimes happen before you become comfortable with