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    10 Reasons Why Every First Date Needs Wine

    Although we could've listed a million...

    1. Wine settles your nerves.

    2. It helps the conversation flow.

    3. Because sipping soda isn’t sexy.

    4. Because he looks nothing like his online photo.

    5. In case he mentions his ex-girlfriend.

    6. In case he mentions his ex-boyfriend.

    7. In case the food is bad.

    8. He might be into wine and impress you with his knowledge.

    9. Because he’s paying.

    10. Because Wine