2- Wear something that makes you feel pretty -- an outfit that's proved itself, with comfortable shoes.

3- Tell yourself you're not nervous, just excited.

4- Read a newspaper or watch a news program that day so you'll have something to talk about and sound as if you know what's happening in the world.

5- If you can begin with the exchange of warm relaxed smiles, you have a lot going for you.

6- Be open -- to him, his plans, and the shape the evening takes.

7- Use every opportunity to be observant, sensitive, perceptive, and appreciative of what your date does or may have done.

8- If something embarrassing happens, "confess" so that you can both laugh over it.

9- Avoid arguing over things that won't cause either of you to lose a limb. In other words, chill.

10- Don't look for a fight. Debate topics, don't argue them.

11- If you're having a good time, let him know it.

12- Call him because you've just heard something that he'd love to know about, a joke on a favourite subject, or a piece of news relating to one of his heroes. He will feel that you two are really on the same beam, and it will encourage him to think of you when *he* has news he wants to share with someone.

13- Be busy. Projects of your own make for much more interesting discussion than last night's TV program.

14- Caring about each other more than petty victories is the essence of positive loving. Equality is not measured by a single act.

15- If you like him or you want him to know you enjoy being with him. After he opens the car door for you and you sit down, unlock his door as he is walking around to the drivers side. This will be a big clue to him that you are enjoying his company.