Although people look forward to enjoying their dates, there are many ways in which things can turn ugly. In fact, the date can be so bad that you have no option other than to flee. According to relationship experts, anyone can be a victim of a bad date even when you have been together for some time. Those who have just met and are having their first date may experience disappointment if things turn out to be different from what they expected.

If one feels that this is not the date they wanted, they can and should escape from the scene without causing drama where possible. Just to equip yourself with the right tips to handle such a situation, we are going to share important tips on how to escape from a bad date. But before we go through them, look at the following scenarios that one would consider as a bad date that deserves an escape.

What is a Bad Date?

Many factors play a part in making a date go sour. A person’s judgment determines whether the date is bad or not. However, these situations are bad enough that no one should stay:

•       Your partner turns violent – If your partner tuns violent for some reason, you have no option other than to escape. Some people have short tempers and a simple thing could trigger a fight even with a loved one.
•       Abusive partner – Whether verbal or through actions, no form of abuse should be condoned on a date. Thus, if your partner turns abusive at any point, regardless of what triggered it, you may have no option other than to walk out.
•       Your date is disrespectful – One of the most embarrassing moments is when a person is subjected to disrespect in a public place. A date is supposed to be full of sweet words and respect rather than negative comments or disrespectful actions like unnecessary touches. In this case, one has to excuse themselves and walk away.
•       Drama kings and queens – A little drama in a restaurant or club can be handled, but some other cases are overboard and embarrassing. Some people cannot handle any more of this on a date and will just walk away.

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Now that we have seen the various occasions which can be counted as a bad date, it is time to focus on how to get out of such a situation:

Excuse Yourself to Use the Bathroom

Although this may look like a cliché that your partner may guess too well, it will be your fastest and easiest escape plan if things are not going as you would have wished. Many first dates end prematurely when people excuse themselves to use the bathroom and don’t show up ever again. Some dates may go sour even when people have met through a reliable dating app like the Happymatches website. Thankfully, there is always a way to run away from it. While using this method, the washroom should be positioned in a place where you will not be seen getting out.

Be Firm on Your Departure

Sometimes, there is no need to beat around the bush. You can tell your partner to their face that you would like to leave immediately because things are not as you expected. Be firm when you say this so that they do not convince you to stay even though there is nothing enjoyable about the moment. Dates who are meeting for the first time may be disappointed by one or more of the above situations that may force them to leave. All in all, this is not the best ways to leave when a partner is violent because it can trigger more violence to the extent of threatening your life.

Splash a Drink on Your Clothes

A person has to be cunning to survive in some situations. If the only way to escape from a date is to mess up your clothes, then so be it. You can spill a drink on your clothes and give an excuse for leaving immediately. At this time, you can call a cab to come and pick you up. You should not let your partner accompany you, especially if you do not know each other well. If the partner offers to drop you off at home, decline this as well because the main goal is to leave.

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Use Fake Calls

Thanks to technology, there are apps that help people to escape in situations like these. Be sure to have one ready in advance and all you need to do is to set it up to call you after a few minutes. Make sure that your phone is on the table so that your partner will see the incoming call. This will be your savior to getting out of this bad and boring date that you regret accepting in the first place. Fake calls are useful if things have not turned ugly yet but they are not as you expected them to be. In other words, the date is not just flowing well and you just need an escape route.

Text a Friend to Come

When you suspect that the date could turn ugly with time, it is better to quickly text a friend and tell them to come. They may not join you, but they can sit at a table where they can stand by if you need some help escaping. Better still, let your friend come with an excuse that you have to leave immediately because there is an emergency that needs your attention.

Run!

Do you feel threatened? This is the time to literally run away. Many people have done it and rescued themselves from danger. If need be, shout for help if you are in a public place. People will definitely come to your aid.

Conclusion

A bad date is not one of the experiences people want to go through. But if it happens for some reason, you now know what to do. If possible, you should not attend a date that looks like it will turn ugly in the first place. Check for red flags, and trust your gut. 

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