Dinner - Finally

After first date after first date with no success, I finally found the key to dating:

Do the opposite of whatever I think is right.

If I think "I should tell a stupid mom joke"; I [try to] keep it to myself.
If I think "Order the salad because that is what girls do"; I order the burger.
If I think "I need to grill him on his online profile to see how much he lied"; I just let him talk. I can compare notes later.

If I think "To be a feminist, I have to at least offer to pay for half the check/or buy a round." But I let him pick the place. He suggested that we get dinner there. He chose the price point and I didn't even go for my bag. It wasn't discussed. And it was wonderful - no awkwardness.

All in all, it was a great night. Free dinner, great conversation, and I am finally getting the hang of this dating thing. Well, we will see if he calls for a second date.