First Dates Are Hard

I don’t know about the rest of you out there, but I have discovered that first dates are hard. The way I see it you meet with someone that is a complete stranger to you for (dinner, drinks, lunch…etc.) and you try hard to learn as much about the other person to decide it if is worth either of your time to go on a second date. So both people are trying to be witty and interesting and fascinating just for the opportunity to go on a second date. Or rather for the opportunity to decide if there is a second date.

Last night I went on a first date with a really awesome guy. The conversation flowed with little effort, we both seemed to click, we had a dinner where the conversation alone lasted for 4 ½ hours (very cool). By the end of the date we had spent a total of 7 ½ hours together (practically a work day ;)). This was an experience I wouldn’t trade but at the same time, I have to wonder if I have somehow crossed a line in first date etiquette by prolonging the good feelings for too long? I mean with a first date like this one, what happens now and in what time frame? I feel confused by the rules of dating with regard to calling the person, emailing them or am I supposed to wait until he makes the first move? Since we agreed to a second date but didn’t set the specifics, does that mean we should only talk when we are arranging the second date or do we continue to communicate to get to know each other via email/phone?

I am used to my “couple” reactions and don’t know how to respond in this very “single” situations. If anyone has any input please let me know cause I really need help with this conundrum.