Amp Up Your Dating Game With These Ideas
Have a Date? We've Got Lots of First Date Ideas!
Going on a date can be a very exciting and stressful time in your life. You want to hit it off with the other person, but there is always a chance that you will have nothing in common. The best way to have a great first date is by picking a good location for the date. While you can have your date almost anywhere, these are four first date ideas that will improve your chances of having a great date.
Dinner and Drinks
The pressure of having dinner together on a blind date can be too much for some people. The best way to reduce this stress is by going out for a few drinks together before going out to eat. This should let both of you have some fun while reducing the chance of awkward silences during the meal. If everything goes well, then you can always go out for a few more drinks after eating.
Concert
This blind date option requires knowing a little bit about the other person before planning the date. If you are getting setup by a friend or meeting someone from an online dating website, then you should already know something about your date. If you both share an interest in the same type of music, then going to a concert is a great plan for your blind date. You will instantly have something in common that you can share throughout the date. There will also be plenty of time to talk to each other in between sets and after the concert.
Lunch
Going to lunch is always a good idea for a blind date because it brings less pressure than a dinner date. The meal should go rather quickly, but still give you plenty of time to talk. One of the best things about going to lunch on a blind date is that there is no pressure to go somewhere else afterwards. It is the middle of the day and both of you probably have some things you need to get done. You can always meet up later, but you also have an easy out if the date does not go well.
Go to a Park
Heading to the park is always a good idea on a beautiful day. The park is a much more relaxed setting to get to know each other. Make sure to bring a Frisbee or some bikes to have some fun on the date too.
Take in a Scenic Trail
If you are worried about those little lulls in the conversation that can be awkward to overcome, then plan a date that keeps both of you active. Hiking along a scenic trail is a great way to get to know each other. With so many things to see, you will have no worries about running out of things to talk about.
Catch the Latest Show
Theater dates have long been a favorite for couples, and this is for a good reason. The darkened atmosphere creates instant romance, and the movie almost always generates heightened emotions. Plan a dinner or coffee break after the movie so that you can talk about the parts you found most interesting.
Visit an Amusement Park
Get your date's adrenaline pumping by talking them into going on the tallest coaster where they have no choice but to hold onto your hand. This is a great way to see how your date handles challenges and new situations, and you can easily plan to go early and stay as late as your date allows.
Getting to know someone new is one of the most exciting parts of dating, and you can create a setting that shows off your best attributes. From enjoying a meal to trying something new, pick one of the list and save the rest for a second date.
