In fact, first dates have the tendency to go quite badly and unfortunately, there’s no fairy-tale formula or magical guide to having the perfect first date. But there are certain things you can do to make the date as good as it can possibly be. Here is our quick guide to making your first sugar date a success.

1. Embrace who you are on dates

Now this applies to a lot of things when it comes to online sugar dating, for example using realistic, recent photos of yourself (that goes for both the sugar daddies and the sugar babies). Of course, you want to use the ones that make you look the most attractive, but not ones that obscure the real you. Your date is eventually going to see you anyway and it saved both of you any potential awkwardness or discomfort. After all, no one wants to feel catfished!

This also applies to your bio and how you present yourself. Don’t write things you think people want to hear – this isn’t going to work, especially in sugar dating. Leading with honesty and transparency is always the best policy.

2. Change your perspective on sugar

Often, when it comes to first dates, we set ourselves unrealistic expectations that the truth could never live up to. Not every man or woman you meet is going to be the one, despite your chemistry online, it is possible that the same energy just won’t be there when you meet and that’s okay. Give yourself permission to end a bad date and leave.

Equally, after several, unsuccessful first dates you might be losing hope that this is the right thing for you. Sometimes all it takes is that one meeting and moment to make something incredible happen. So don’t overthink it and go with the flow.

3. Feel like a million dollars

There is nothing sexier in the world than confidence, so wear something that makes you feel your absolute best and that energy will radiate off of you and make both of you feel amazing!

4. Don’t shy away from taboo topics

On a traditional date, discussing things like sex, money, long-term expectations and compatibility might not be seen as being too forward or presumptuous. But with sugar dating, having these kinds of deep, personal discussions is only bound to make your relationship stronger and more exciting. That will happen because the sooner you establish those boundaries the sooner you are free to start exploring each other.

5. Let your feelings show on sugar dates

If you’re really into your date, making your feelings known can take your relationship from 0 to 100 quickly and set you off on your sugar life adventure there and then, so what’s the point of acting coy? But equally, if you’re not interested, it’s important to end things there and move on to the next one!