If you do go out on a date. make it a date. Do something fun. Have light conversation. Treat the other person as a new friend. Could be a game of pool or something light. Space them apart. Going out with old friends is not a date its a night out. I think sometimes we cannot make a difference between dates and hanging out with friends.
Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul. unconditional love is awesome!