There is really no better feeling than when a date is really clicking. You can feel it. Your date is having a great time. The conversation is excited and interesting and each new thing is greeted with delight and amusement. And as you move from event to event in the life of your date, as you feel the affection between you growing, you know that the romance is coming along nicely as well which means good things later in the evening.

You don't have to just wait around for the "gods of love" to bless you with all of these perfect situations so your date might go well. There is a lot you can do to make sure it goes well from the moment you pick her up until that good night kiss. And when you are in total control of the date and things are going just right, you are like the captain of a ship and you can steer it where you want it to go.

The date doesn't start when you pick your sweetheart up. It starts in your mind long before that. So a very important first step is to put yourself in the right frame of mind for a night of fun, adventure and romance. You have to be relaxed and willing to take your time with each step along the way on a date because when you are at ease, you send that signal to your date to relax and live in the moment. And romance is always in the moment.

One reason that dates unravel if they do is if you give the impression that you don't have complete control over the evening. A date is a moment of chivalry in which you are the prince and she is your princess. So at all times she wants to know you have a plan and every aspect of the date is under your control.

The last thing you should ever say to your sweetheart on a date is "Well, what should we do now?" It's up to you to know what is going to happen and to make that event fun and exciting for your date. That also means being ready at all times in case something changes. Always have a plan to go to if something changes and be ready to put plan B, plan C or even Plan D into effect without missing a blink.

The key to a very romantic date is not just flowers or a nice restaurant or even a sweet gift. The key to a romantic date is your attention. So during the hours of your date, focus every bit of your attention on this one object of your affection. That goes for both genders.

Never, ever flirt with another person while on a date. If possible, turn off the beeper and the cell phone or if it does go off, make a display that you are not going to take it because this night is about your sweetheart. Now that's romantic.

Find fun little diversions that in themselves are completely unimportant but let you both laugh and relax. You might play a game such as darts, a crossword or checkers. But don't get hung up with the competition. The fun of the game is being together. You can bring one of those fun-filled personality or romance quizzes from Cosmopolitan magazine which not only add play to your date but open up lots of conversation starters.

Above all, be a great conversationalist. A good conversation is more about the other person than it is about you. So when your date opens up a part of her life to you, become absolutely fascinated by it and ask lots of questions. Be empathetic if there is sadness or reasons to show compassion and celebrate the big victories of stories of great moments from her past.

But don't be hesitant to share about your personal side as well. Don't brag but be open about your triumphs, your heartbreaks, your dreams when you are a child and, most importantly, your hopes and dreams for your future.

If you can let her inside your heart and she opens just a little of her own, then you will start to draw closer and closer together which will lead to an evening of love and laughter you will never forget.

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