Cheesy Romance

Tip 1: Be Yourself, Unless You Can Be a Pirate. In That Case, Be a Pirate

Trust us, people, being a pirate is a real conversation starter. Bonus points if you can pull off that whole swashbuckling swagger without tripping over your own feet.

Pirate Tips

Tip 2: Compliment the Other Person's Outfit, Even If It's a Sock

Who cares if the person you're on a date with is wearing a single sock? It's not like you're going to be stuck with them forever (unless you're a glutton for punishment, in which case, go ahead and compliment the sock).

Sock Tips

Tip 3: Always, Always, Always Ask for the Check, Even If You're the One Paying

Because who needs personal responsibility, am I right? It's not like it's going to make or break the relationship or anything.

Check Tips

Tip 4: Use the Force (of Sarcasm) to Your Advantage

Because, let's be real, eye-rolling is a powerful aphrodisiac.

Sarcastic Tips

Tip 5: Be Prepared to Talk About Your Exes (But Only If They Were Actually Exes)

It's not like you're going to bore your new partner to tears with the tale of your 7-year relationship that ended because you accidentally superglued your ex's shoes to the floor.

Ex Tips

Tip 6: Never, Ever, Ever, EVER Talk About Your Exes (Seriously, Don't Do That)

Trust us, it's just not worth it. Stick to the basics: 'So, do you like pizza?' or 'Do you like cats?' That's all you need.