First dates are nerve-wracking and exciting, but many can also be awkward.

It can feel like a lot of pressure to impress.

However, this pressure may not be a bad thing.

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When these things occur early on, kicking them to the curb can be easy.

However, learning how to recognize green flags in the early stages of dating can be just as important.

What are green flags?

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PureWowexplains that seeing someone’s awkwardness shine through on the first date is actually a good sign.

It also means that they are invested in how the date goes.

The nerves or uncertainty between two strangers on a date translates into pent-up energy and excitement.

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It gives you an insight into your date’s intentions and humanizes them.

It’s also important to differentiate between an awkward date and a few awkward moments that occur organically.

It’s always hard to put yourself out there for someone to judge.

So, validating your date’s emotions and making sure they feel accepted despite some first-date awkwardness is important.