Put on your favorite music while you are getting ready to boost your mood. It can be helpful to snack while you’re getting ready, but stay away from foods and drinks that make you feel bad. For example, if you tend to get bloated after eating greasy foods, try not to binge on pizza.
If you have time, doing a moisturizing face mask before your shower can be relaxing and leave your face looking fresh.
Shave or pluck anywhere else you normally do. If you pluck your eyebrows, get them wet first to moisturize the follicle and reduce redness.
Rinse with mouthwash for extra-fresh breath.
Wearing something that makes you feel good will help your confidence will shine through.
Trying a new hairstyle or makeup for a date can add more stress to your getting ready. Stick with something you’re comfortable with.
Choose a piece of jewelry that has a story attached to it, if you need an easy icebreaker. Don’t go overboard on jewelry. Too much jewelry could make your outfit look too formal for hanging out at home.
The wrists and neck are intimate, sexy places to spray perfume, but it tends to wear off quickly, there. For long-lasting scent, try spraying a little perfume in your hair.
Your space doesn’t need to be totally spotless. Leaving a little bit of clutter shows that you’re human and you
Make sure you have a fresh roll of toilet paper at the ready and your hand soap is topped up.
If you don’t have time to change your sheets, try spritzing some air freshener around your bed.
Pumpkin, vanilla, cinnamon, and jasmine are popular choices for sweet scents. You can also bake some fresh cookies to make your kitchen smell delicious.
Your home says a lot about who you are, so don’t hide things you normally have on display. They will help your boyfriend learn more about you.
Be sure to return the favor if your roommates want to have someone special over.
Take his allergies into account when you’re planning what to eat.
If your boyfriend has mentioned any foods or drinks he really likes, it can be nice to have some of those things on hand. If you don’t have time to go shopping before your boyfriend comes over, don’t worry. Instead, suggest ordering in.
You can use music as a conversation starter if you need to break the ice. Say something like, “Have you heard of this band? I really like them. " Or, if it’s a band you’ve already talked about, use this to reconnect.
Pick something that you genuinely enjoy and would like to share with your boyfriend. Take your living space into account. For example, if you love to cook but live in a dorm room, think about relocating your date or coming up with a no-equipment recipe to try.
