One of the biggest reasons why first dates get so awkward is anxiety. According to Ella, theres so much pressure to perform. So in order to ease that anxiety, just take a deep breath. Relax. Silences are fine, he says.

Why do I feel so awkward on dates?

One of the biggest reasons why first dates get so awkward is anxiety. According to Ella, theres so much pressure to perform. So in order to ease that anxiety, just take a deep breath. Relax. Silences are fine, he says.

Should a first date be awkward?

Unfortunately, first dates can also be really awkward. When youre trying to make a good impression on someone, there may not be a lot of room for you to relax and just be yourself. While awkwardness is pretty much inevitable on first dates, you dont have to hope for a second date in order to have a better time.