Singles Beware: The 8 Worst Mistakes Made on First Dates

4. Bring Up the Ex

I’m not sure why some people still believe it’s perfectly fine to rant about an ex on a first date, but those people exist and should desist…seriously, just stop it. Nobody wants to go on a date with someone they potentially want to sleep with and end up comparing themselves to the ex. Some people have a healthier self-esteem than others and might not care who you dated in the past, but for the most part, unless your date asks about your past relationships (which is a scary question anyways) keep them to yourself. And if you’re going to mention them, be nice about it, because nothing kills the mood more than being a resentful ex.