How to get to the second date

I've been on too many first dates... And I think I need to layout a few requirements for the man who will ultimately be in my life, just so I have a clearer idea about what I should be looking for... I settle too often, and I fall in love with people despite shortcomings, despite not getting what I want so here goes:

1. They should think that you are absolutely amazing
ok so maybe this will take a second or third date to figure out but really... if they're not into you, why should you be into them?

2. You should be able to be yourself around them
see above. they should like you for you. if they're a vegetarian and you like steak... eat your steak, don't drink beer when you like whiskey and never change who you are because you want to fit some mold that you think they want you to fit into. I've lost myself once because I was in love with someone I wanted to be perfect for, I'm never losing myself again.

3. They should make you laugh

4. You should be attracted to them.
And I say that specifically as opposed to "they should be attractive" because attraction is different for everyone... perhaps a better phrase should be, there should be chemistry.

I think as a starting point, these are good things to be looking for...


And now armed with this information I am off to the races.