At first glance, it would seem easy to know when a date is over. The empty
dishes have been cleared off your table, the check is paid, the theater lights
are up, or the sun has risen. There are definitely markers. But dating is an
emotional event. What’s an empty restaurant and five glaring waiters when
this could be true love? Plus, if things are going well, you’re also battling your
biology.
When you’re in the throes of infatuation, a chemical in your brain called
phenylethylamine (PEA) causes those tingly feelings of euphoria. Other neurochemicals,
namely norepinephrine and dopamine, may also play a part in
your “lover’s high.” These natural “uppers” are what cause lovers to stay
awake all night gazing into each other’s eyes or talking into the wee hours of
the morning. Sadly, or perhaps thankfully, this chemically induced elation
fades. Your brain can’t stay in a revved-up state forever!
Pacing yourself may seem like a waste of time if you and your date have
clicked from the start. But in the long run, it’s always better to leave them
wanting more than feeling like it was just this side of too much. Assuming
your date has gone well, you want the
end of your first date to be the beginning of a beautiful relationship, not the
grand finale of one memorable night. Especially when you met this person at an online dating site, like DatingIdol.com. Now its time for me starting write some notes, lol.