Finding the girl of your dreams is really no easy task. There is more to it than meets the eye and before you can get your date to the next level, you have to get the first date down before you do anything else.

Uncomfortable conversations on a first date will be a thing of the past for you after you master how to have good conversations with your date across the table from you.

No matter how many dates you've been on before in the past, it's natural to get nervous before you go out your first night. As you get more experience going out on a couple of dates, your confidence will sky-rocket over time.

This will take you from being random strangers, to friends, to passionate lovers. But before we get into that; here are a few important "first date rules" to observe as a guide to keep on track to having a successful outcome:

First things first, ALWAYS stay positive.

If you detect the conversation going in a negative direction, make the effort to change it. The moment you talk about your past failed relationships, you will turn away your date faster than you can blow out a candle.

LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN!

Everyone likes to hear themselves talk, and when it comes to dating another girl - let her talk the most. It's the best way to gain comfort with her, and is the first step to being "more than just friends".

If you followed the tips above, you should have a wildly successful first date!

And if not, the most effective way to get better at remaining the most positive is in listening more than you talk -- do it at least a few times for practice.

It might sound cruel to practice dating with other people (sometimes at their expense), but it's necessary to start somewhere. In my experience, women find it very attractive when a man is going after what he wants and not afraid to screw up a few times before he gets it right. Yes, a lot of them play along, and not only will you get the girl of your dreams - you could possibly go on to meet other attractive women.