The concept of dating puts your mind in an uncomfortable situation. As a guy, you want to get her back to your place or go to hers. As the girl, she may be looking for a future boyfriend. Going on dates can be very expensive as well.

Instead of going on a date, why not just hang out with one another. The best part is, you're getting to know each other without any pressure.

If there's something you like doing after class or work, invite this girl to keep you company. It's not a date in the traditional sense because you were gonna be going there anyway and you're just letting her keep you company. You get to talk in a more relaxed environment and she won't feel the pressure of having to "put out" when the both of you leave.

If the both of you get hungry, you don't have to go to a 5-star restaurant. You can get something quick and simple like coffee and a muffin, burgers and fries, if you're a vegan, some vegan shit.

Once you're done hanging out, you can invite her to your house, or she can invite you to hers to watch some movies. No pressure for sex. You just want to make her feel comfortable to go to your house or you go to hers.

The beauty of being comfortable going to each others houses is you're alone and no one to compete with to get her attention. If the both of you get horny, there's a couch and there's a bed for your convenience.

If you do happen to go on a date, after hanging out prior to the date, you won't have that awkward silence because you'll have so much to talk about. You'll be able to eat and enjoy the silence because you both know you don't need to make a good first impression because you pretty much know each other already. At the end of the night, you can take her home without any excuses or resistance from her.