Have a Safe First Date

If you’re going on a first date on Valentine’s Day, make sure that you have a safe first date. Meet at a public place. You and your date should drive to the restaurant—or wherever you’ve decided to meet—separately. Getting in the car with someone whom you’ve never met, and don’t really know anything about, could be dangerous. Likewise, you may decide that the person you’re on a date with is not someone with whom you’d like to share your address. When you’re on a first date, or in the early stages of getting to know someone, it may be a good idea to refrain from drinking or using substances that may inhibit your ability to accurately assess your situation or defend yourself if necessary. While men—especially ones who exclusively date women— generally enjoy the privilege of going on first dates without worrying about sustaining bodily harm, as most men can overpower the average woman. However, it should be noted that women certainly have the capacity for violence and can pose a threat to physical safety—especially when armed. Therefore, no matter what your gender is, it is important to ensure that you’re taking proper safety precautions when meeting someone new for the first time.

Don’t Drink and Drive

Do not drive under the influence of alcohol. A lot of people like to order a drink with dinner, especially if you’re out at a fancy restaurant for the occasion. Although some people may believe that they’re able to have a few drinks and still drive a car, you should not drive a car if you’ve ingested alcohol, even if you don’t think you’re drunk. Alcohol impairs your judgment and can make it difficult to accurately assess your level of intoxication. Furthermore, different states have different legal limits. In some states, one drink is enough to result in a DUI. A lot of people are out and about, celebrating Valentine’s Day. The last thing that society needs is a drunk driver on the roads on a holiday where the streets are packed. If you plan on imbibing, make sure that you wait until you’re home, or don’t have to drive anywhere.

Plan for Traffic

There will likely be extra traffic on Valentine’s Day. Many people like to celebrate the holiday, especially by going out to restaurants, theaters, or just wandering around town. This, as you can probably imagine, leads to overly crowded streets and lots of red lights. It’s often the kind of traffic that makes people—particularly those who are anxious to get to a dinner date—willing to behave a little more erratically. Suddenly, going above the speed limit, cutting people off, and running through redlights become a necessity—or so those people think. You should never disobey the laws in order to get somewhere on time. Statistics have shown that speeding does not substantially reduce the amount of time it will take you to get from one place to another. Furthermore, if you cause a wreck because of your aggressive driving, you are going to be even later than you’d be if you just followed the laws.

Leave Some Mystery…

If you’re just getting to know someone, make sure to leave some mystery—namely where you live, where you work, and any other details that you don’t feel comfortable sharing. If you give your phone number to someone who shouldn’t have had your number, you can easily change your phone number. However, moving to a different address or getting a new job is a much larger ordeal. When you’re in the early stages of dating, make sure that you wait until you feel comfortable before you let the other person know personal information such as where you live, where you work, what your routine is like, etc.

Careful with the Candles

Picture this: you’ve got candles lit and you’re ready to set a romantic mood for this homecooked meal that you’re going to surprise your spouse with. There’s just one problem: you’ve forgotten the garlic bread—so you immediately race to the store to go pick it up, right? Not so fast! Make sure you blow out those candles before you leave the house. You should never leave candles burning when you aren’t home. While it may be nice to surprise your partner with a candlelit home, make sure that you find a way to do that—a way that doesn’t involve you leaving candles unattended for an extended period of time.

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