Share some 'first dates from hell stories'.

Once I went on a date where the guy brought his pet parrot along. The parrot kept repeating 'bad date, bad date' throughout the meal. It was so awkward but also hilarious in hindsight.

One common element is bad communication. For example, if one person is constantly on their phone or not listening to the other. Another is when there are false expectations, like if someone misrepresents themselves online before the date. Also, a lack of consideration, such as choosing a place the other person doesn't like or being late without an apology.

One of my friends had a great first date. They met at a coffee shop. They talked about their hobbies, like reading and traveling. They found out they both love old bookstores. By the end of the date, they planned another meet - up at a local used bookstore. It was really a simple but successful first date.

Well, one of my friends had a really romantic first date. They went to a small, quiet beach at sunset. They walked along the shore, talking about their dreams and interests. Then, they sat on a big rock and shared a bottle of wine while watching the sun go down. It was so beautiful and peaceful, and they both felt a strong connection right from that first date.

Well, once my friend went on a first date at a zoo. They were looking at the monkeys when a monkey suddenly threw some poop. It almost landed on her date! They both burst out laughing and it actually broke the ice really well.

One perfect first date story is when a couple went to a local fair. They held hands while walking around, trying different carnival games. The guy won a big teddy bear for the girl at the ring - toss. Then they shared a funnel cake and watched the sunset from the Ferris wheel. It was simple yet filled with laughter and new experiences.

Well, once I went on a first date to a really fancy restaurant. I was so nervous that I accidentally knocked over a glass of water and it spilled all over the tablecloth. My date was really nice about it but it was still super embarrassing.

My first date story is a bit of a disaster. We went to a movie. I got the time wrong and we missed the beginning. Then during the movie, I accidentally knocked over my popcorn. It was so embarrassing. However, we still tried to make the best of it and went for a walk after the movie. We didn't go on a second date though.

Well, I had a date who thought it would be fun to take me to a karaoke bar. But he was tone - deaf and sang at the top of his lungs. Everyone in the bar was staring at us. It was both embarrassing and funny.

My good first date story involves a hike. We met early in the morning and started on the trail. Along the way, we discovered a beautiful little stream and just sat there for a while, sharing stories about our families and our dreams. We watched the sunset on the way back and I knew this was the start of something special. There was a sense of peace and mutual understanding that made it truly great.