Instead of another dinner for two, you might consider inviting another couple to join. One of the best ways to assess your chemistry, or lack thereof, is to try going on a double date. Before making the reservation for four, read these double dating pros and cons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pro: Your friend is finally going to meet the person you\u2019ve been dating.<\/strong> Woohoo! You\u2019ve been dating this great person for weeks and now you\u2019re finally going to get to share them with someone who knows you better than you know yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Con: Your friend\u2019s opinion could negatively affect your thoughts.<\/strong> Although there\u2019s a small chance that your friend won\u2019t be as crazy about your date as you are, he or she may voice concerns that may complicate your relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you first start dating someone it\u2019s important to keep other people\u2019s two cents out of the equation. Of course your friends\u2019 input will always be valuable, but it shouldn\u2019t jeopardize anything that could be evolve into something long-term and meaningful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pro: There\u2019s less stress to impress.<\/strong> A friend in tow can make the date feel less stressful. You don\u2019t have to worry about awkward silences, conversation starters, or the sound of crickets when you tell a joke that falls flat. When there are four people out together, you’ll be more likely to keep a conversation alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s also a good opportunity for your friend to share funny (and flattering) stories from your past while you just sit back and blush \u2013 in a good way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Con: Alone time with your date is just not happening.<\/strong> While there\u2019s a lot of banter and laughing, it can be hard to have an actual conversation–which isn\u2019t a bad thing. But, if you\u2019re in the early stages of dating someone, you really want that time to get to know them, have real intimate discussions, and not have to worry about waiting for your turn to talk in a group of four.<\/p>\n\n\n\n