A Guide For Your First Date
💘 Dating: Crushes, Confidence & Keeping It Cool 💘
So you’ve got a crush. Maybe your heart does backflips every time they walk by. Maybe you’re thinking, “Should I tell them I like them?? What if I explode??” Or maybe someone likes you, and now you're wondering if this is what a Disney Channel romance feels like.
Whatever it is — welcome to the wonderful world of dating! 😳💞
Let’s talk about it. No pressure, no drama, just real talk and good vibes.
💡 1. First Things First: You Don’t Have to Date
Let’s get this out of the way: You don’t have to be in a relationship to be cool, interesting, or valuable. Some 13-year-olds date. Some don’t. Some are just trying to figure out how to make eye contact without screaming inside.
All of that is perfectly okay. You do you.
💬 2. It Starts with Friendship
Crushes are fun, but the best “relationships” start with being good friends. If you can laugh together, be honest, and feel comfortable around each other — that’s a great start!
Also: liking someone doesn’t mean you have to jump into calling it “dating.” You can get to know someone without rushing it.
🛑 3. Boundaries = Super Important
Being in a relationship should feel safe, fun, and respectful. That means:
You both get to say what you're comfortable with.
You respect each other's space, time, and feelings.
Nobody pressures anyone into anything — ever.
If someone makes you feel weird, nervous, or confused in a not-good way, it's okay to walk away. That's not drama — that’s confidence. 💪
📱 4. Texting, Snapping & All That
Dating these days often starts on the phone — texting, Snapchats, silly TikToks. Just remember:
Everything you send can be shared with other people (even if someone says they won’t show anyone).
Keep it kind, keep it private, and think before you post.
It’s okay to take a break from your phone. Seriously.
💔 5. Breakups Happen — and That’s Okay
Sometimes feelings change. Sometimes people grow apart. That doesn’t mean you failed — it just means you learned something.
If you or someone you know goes through a breakup, it’s okay to feel sad. Talk to someone, eat some ice cream, listen to your favorite sad songs, and know that you will smile again. Pinky promise.
🌟 6. The Real Glow-Up Is Confidence
Want to know the real secret to dating? It’s not how cool your shoes are or how smooth your lines are. It’s confidence. Being kind, being yourself, and treating people with respect is always in style.
If you like someone, it’s okay to say so (nervously, awkwardly, blushing the whole time — that’s part of the charm 😅). And if they don’t like you back, it’s not the end of the world — it just means someone else out there is waiting to crush on your amazing self.
💞7. Your First Real Date💞
A girl’s first date is a wonderful and exciting experience, and is one sign of womanhood. Remember to take a breath! Many girls are nervous on a first date, or the time leading up to it. It’s important to remember that your date is just as nervous as you are, maybe even more nervous. But all you have to do it show up and be yourself! Acting like someone else or hiding your personality won’t allow your date to truly see what an unique and special young woman you are. The right boy will like you for just being you!
THE IMPORTANT DATING TIPS ARE,
Smile throughout the date and don’t be too shy or quiet, so your date won’t think you don’t want to be there
Always tell your family members and a good friend the plans for the date, and what time you will be back home
Take a cell phone on your date
Always take cash just in case your date makes you pay or if you get in an emergency and need it
Tell your family members the full name of your date and where you met them, and a little info about them
Don’t let your date force you to do anything you are not comfortable with, even if you like them! Don’t be afraid to say no and don’t worry about impressing them
Have fun, relax, and be yourself!
💖 Final Thought: You’re Already Enough💞
Whether you’re dating, crushing, single, or just chilling with your cat and a bag of chips — you are enough. Love starts with liking yourself, and that’s the best kind of relationship there is.
So be kind. Be honest. Have fun. And always, always protect your heart.
