Men's Grooming and Dating Go Hand-in-Hand

By: David Scott Bartky

The dating process can be so stressful that sometimes the thought of going on one more date seems like climbing Mt. Everest! All kinds ofquestions can run through your head “will she like me?” - “will I like her?” - “what if I like her but she doesn’t like me?” - “what if she likes me but I don’t like her?” - “what if the date isn’t going well?”- “what if the date is going well - what happens next?” - “what should I wear?” - “where should we meet?” and on and on and on! Of course you can’t know or control what’s going to happen on a date, but one thing you can control is how you look. Looking your best on a date and even in general, says a lot about who you are. I’m not saying you have to look like you’re stepping out of a men’s fashion magazine, but whatever your “look” is, basic grooming is essential.

What she thinks when she first sees you can play a big role in if she’ll want to see you again. The saying “you never get a second chance to make a first impression” really is true when it comes to dating. Some of the questions you should be asking yourself before your date are “how does my skin look?” - “does my shave look smooth?” - “do I smell good?” - “are me teeth as white as they can be?” - “does what I’m wearing look great on me?” If you can at least leave your house knowing you’ve done all you can to look your best, you’ll be more confident and as ready as you can be to meet your date! It’s also good to know what you can do during the date to make sure you look your best. For example, if you’re on a dinner date, mid-way through the date excuse yourself and go to the men’s room. In the men’s room look in the mirror and check for food between your teeth and crumbs on your face and clothes.

This way when you come back to the table, she won’t know, but you’ll know you’ve checked to make sure you’re still looking great. Some of the things you can check for during the date is every once in a while check your shirt and pants for crumbs and nonchalantly dust off any crumbs. Also, when you take a sip of whatever your drinking do one quick swish in your mouth to clear away any food you may have between your teeth. You also want to make sure you smell good or at the least have no body odor. Make sure to use an all natural cologne and underarm deodorant before you leave home. The more you’re aware of simple grooming techniques you can do from home, the better you’ll feel about yourself and she’ll notice that. That's why I devote an entire section in my book "Grooming Secrets For Men" to this topic. So put the cards in your favor by looking and feeling your best. This way you’ll be more likely to get her to go on a second date - if you want a second date!

Author David Scott Bartky helps men all over the world look their best with the techniques and advice offered in his book "Grooming Secrets For Men" which can be found at http://www.thestylishman.com