The worst side effect of a rotten date is the potential for ego devastation. How can you hop back on the horse when your date said you looked, acted, and brayed like one? What you may need the day after the date from hell is a real confidence booster. Even if you have to work the next day, set aside at least a teeny bit of time to do something you know you do well. Some possibilities are (this is also a good list to keep in mind if your date was so-so or even fabulous — or even if you’ve just resigned from dating forever):
- Get outside and take a walk or go golfing (even if it’s miniature) or hiking or climb a mountain (even if it’s a molehill).
- Get some exercise — you’ll liberate endorphins, the feel-good chemicals.
- Make a gourmet meal.
- Make your mom laugh.
- Teach your old dog a new trick.
- Impress your boss.
- Eat chocolate.
- Call a friend.
- Splurge on a magazine, CD, or book.
Whatever you do, make sure it’s life-affirming, fun, and filling — as in filling you up with pride. Then forget all about your lousy date and look forward to the next great one.
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