Movies can teach you A LOT about love. On the silver screen, we’ve seen some of the most beautiful love scenes ever created and some of the biggest dating blunders ever imagined.
50 First Dates illustrates this concept perfectly. The romantic comedy stars Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, imagining a tough scenario for any relationship—what if the person you love doesn’t remember you on the second date?
Drew Barrymore suffers from a memory disorder, and forgets that she ever met Adam Sandler after every single date. Sandler falls in love with her, but every date is like the first date all over again.
We broke down some of the key scenes in this romantic comedy classic to see what lessons can be applied to our own first date experiences.
Dating Lessons from 50 First Date
Unlike Adam Sandler, You’re Only Going to Get One Shot
One of the fun things about this movie is the way that Henry, played by Adam Sandler, uses Lucy’s (Drew Barrymore) amnesia to his advantage. But that also means he often blows it. You’re only getting one shot, so don’t play the first impression fast and loose.
If You’ve Got a Special Talent, Show it Off
Who doesn’t like being serenaded by a truly talented singer? If you can work your special talent into your first date, go for it
There’s a Time and a Place For Persistence
Be persistent about finding a connection that’s truly special, even if it takes a few tries. Hopefully it won’t take 50 attempts, but if you don’t find the love of your life on the first outing, don’t be discouraged.
It’s True, There’s Nothing Like a First Kiss
This iconic montage from the movie holds up after all these years!
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