5 Signs The Date Was A Dud

Are you finding that your romantic life has been less than desirable? Feast your eyes on an insider list of tips to cut down on the b.s. in your love life and get you moving on to more fulfilling dates!

We all envision the perfect first date complete with smiles, effortless conversation, and that perfect goodnight kiss.

But what if your date includes none of this and you're instead worried the potential someone may not be on the same page? Consider our handy guide to figure when to throw in the towel.

When The Check Comes- He Heads For The "Bathroom"

This would be the time to say, "Ladies first!" and beat him to it. If he asked you out, he can at least foot the bill. This guy was granted time out of your precious day. Time that could have been well spent shopping, or chilling in your jammies with that tub of Ben & Jerry's Chunky Monkey in hand. Chances are, you sat through a good hour of him talking about his bruhs or the chick he scored last week. Maybe you should consider being paid next go round on a site like WhatsYourPrice, so that at least if things go bad, you're paid for a date. Regardless of your decision, just keep your feet moving—towards the door.

Nonexistent Interests

When conversation reaches the point where you're both looking everywhere except each other, this is a clear sign that this date is going nowhere. There is no faking true attraction. You've either got "the magic" or you don't. This one is easy. Turn to your date, say "Let me take this call", rise from your seat, and return to your car. Simple as that.

Technological Dysfunction

A date is meant to be face-to-face time with a person that you're deciding whether or not to let into your world. Not time spent watching a guy thumb rape his phone. He should be inoffensively probing through a roll-a-dex of questions regarding your childhood, favorite foods, where you went to college, etc. If he can't spare a few moments to share a meal, then imagine the most your relationship could be? Pass!

The Maniacal Laugh

There's much that can be decoded from a laugh. Laughter can sound stifled and shy. Aggressive and Obvious, or simply uncomfortable. I had a date where the guy was laughing so often, I thought there was actually something wrong with him. Then he started tearing up, and progressed to a full-on sob. I let the guy have his moment, but trust that while he was grabbing for a napkin, I had already pulled the waitress aside for the check.

He's A Total Creeper

Never second guess your gut instincts. If from the second you're sitting face-to-face with this guy you feel need to run, go for it. All jokes aside, whomever you're dating shouldn't make you feel uncomfortable or unsafe at any time. Think Lionel Richie's uber-creepy 1984 hit Hello. Thats what we're trying to avoid here.

Go forth and date smarter, young ones. Pay attention to who you're spending time with and shoot for a potential someone that feels fun and effortless. Most importantly, relax, its just a date!