Although movies and live performances can evoke positive emotions that you want to feel on a date, these type of activities should be avoided while you are initially getting to know someone.

The primary reason is that your attention is diverted. You are not engaging directly with the other person. You are enjoying a fun activity together, but an emotional bond isn’t being established. If you are interested in someone romantically, it’s crucial that this type of dynamic is established early on. Otherwise, your dynamic will veer towards platonic friendship.

Consistent eye contact is perhaps the biggest factor in establishing an emotional bond in the early stages of dating. Studies have shown how constant eye contact during personal interactions can promote feelings between participants. If both of you are looking elsewhere in a loud environment, there isn’t a chance to look at each other directly, talk, ask interesting questions, bond.

Movies and live performances in particular are amazing experiences to share, but wait a while before choosing these activities if you are getting to know someone. First, learn about them, laugh together, and enjoy being each other’s primary form of entertainment first.