Sometimes we need a little reminder to be mindful on a date. Whether you’re on your first date, a year into the relationship, or celebrating your 10th wedding anniversary, there are ways you should and shouldn’t behave on a date.

Don’t:

• Text message or make unnecessary phone calls
• Pay more attention to the sports game than your date
• Talk about how great (or annoying) your ex was
• Assume your date is paying the bill
• Talk mainly about yourself
• Push for physical intimacy
• Over analyze every sentence that comes out of your date’s mouth

Do:

• Be flexible in your schedule
• Be open minded to new places
• Ask open ended questions
• Be kind to others you encounter on your date
• Make eye contact
• Watch for red flags
• Listen
• Relax
• Have fun