If you've got a hot date this weekend, the relationship website YourTango has a list of five ways you could RUIN it if you're not careful.

#1.)  You're Late.  Make sure you're on time when you meet up, and don't change plans at the last minute.  A date is like a mini-commitment, and if you can't handle THAT, it might mean you can't handle a REAL commitment.

#2.)  You're Distracted.  If you get caught staring at someone else at dinner, that AUTOMATICALLY makes you a bad date.  Also, don't check your phone or start texting.  It's rude pretty much anytime, but especially when you're on a date.

#3.)  You're Depressing.  Don't spend too much time talking about your problems or how stressed out you are.  It'll bring the mood down, and your date will think you're pessimistic in general.

#4.)  You're Lazy.  Don't make THEM plan everything.  And don't ONLY use text messages to communicate.  When you're figuring out where to go, you should actually CALL them and talk about it. 

#5.)  You're Too Self-Centered.  Make sure you don't talk about yourself the whole time.  It's definitely important to come across as interesting.  But make sure they know you're interested in THEM too.  You do it by being an "active listener" and asking a lot of questions, then asking follow-up questions too.

(YourTango)