In the days leading up to a first date, I always dread them and I don’t know why. I get exhausted thinking about preparing for them. I fantasize about cancelling and only don’t because it would be rude/ I don’t have a good enough excuse.

I have a go-to outfit for them so I’m not stressing about that. I usually have fun texting with the person so it’s not like I hate them either. It’s not the potential cost of the date that makes me worry. I take precautions to maintain personal safety.

I usually do have fun when I go on them even if we don’t click. How do I stop hating first dates so much? I don’t feel the same dread when meeting potential friends.