do all those things you're supposed to do to keep yourself safe -- meet in a public place, travel independently, don't leave your drinks unattended, make sure you tell somebody where you're going. Arrange to phone a friend/your Mum when you get home. Yes, you think you know him, but knowing a person properly takes years!

any bad vibes you get, listen to them. don't invite him to your house, or go to his, until you know his Mum and his mates, first, and he's met yours. Take things slowly, see what happens.

My worst first date? lol

I was 14, and a guy asked me out. I spent the day before getting ready -- exfoliating, tinting my hair, plucking my eyebrows -- taking it so seriously.

I noticed I had a little hair on my face, and was a little ashamed by that fine, white baby hair, so... I decided to remove it with Immac hair removal cream.

Mistake.

I had an allergic reaction, and my WHOLE FACE went bright red, and swelled up so much I could barely see!

I still went on that date. And, I still got a snog! It fizzled out after a few further dates, but, just goes to show, even when you look like a beef tomato, you can still get a little lip-action!

good luck x