Dating can be terrifying, but if you’re a shy guy, it might feel like you’ve just been thrown into a horror movie where the villain is… social interaction. If you’re looking for some dating advice that’s as horrifying as it is (hopefully) helpful, read on for eight delightfully dreadful tips designed to help (or haunt) you in the dating world. Proceed with caution!
1. Break the Ice with Terrifying Silence
Who needs words? Let your first date kick off with a bone-chilling silence that stretches on and on. Sit down, look them dead in the eye, and say… absolutely nothing. Eventually, they’ll break the silence with a nervous giggle or a “So…how was your day?” That’s when you know you’ve got them exactly where you want them: mildly uncomfortable but deeply intrigued.
2. Forget Eye Contact, Stare at Them Intensely
Eye contact? Nah. Make it intense eye fixation. Once you find something about them to focus on — like their left earlobe or a slightly crooked smile — lock your gaze and refuse to look away. Not only will you communicate extreme interest, but they’ll also get the thrill of wondering if you’re studying them like a science project. A little mystery never hurt anyone… except maybe here.
