So you’ve found a lucky girl or guy to take on your
next date, but now you’re
probably plagued with the next big question: “Where do
we go?”
Dinner and a movie are always an option, but if you
really want your to make an
impression on your first date, try one of these unique
and fun great date ideas:
Amusement Parks/Carnivals
It’s hard not to have a good time at one of the
happiest places on earth. Whether
you choose to tackle the roller coasters or just to
play games and soak up the
atmosphere, you’ll have plenty of opportunities for
getting to know each other and
for having fun. Also, these very public places are
safer, especially for a first date.
Just remember to pick up a souvenir on your way out.
Zoos
Another popular and public dating pick is the zoo.
Even if you aren’t particularly
impressed with the animals, the zoo will give you an
opportunity to walk outside
and talk without the stuffy atmosphere of a restaurant
or a movie. It’s also casual
and relaxed. Let’s face it- the less pressure you feel
on a date, the better.
Fun Sports
Nothing tells you more about a person than how they
handle a little competition.
Miniature golf, bowling, and darts are good choices
because they are relatively
simple to learn and offer some light-hearted fun. You
can always make the game a
little more interesting with a friendly wager; perhaps
the loser can buy dinner.
Music Shopping
If you’re a music lover, then finding a partner
probably means hooking up with
someone who has compatible musical tastes. So, find
out right away! Go to your
local music store, split up, and buy one CD each.
Then, listen to your
picks
together and see if your tastes hit the right note.
Dog Parks
Love your dog? Make it a part of the date, too. Many
large cities have dog parks
where people can bring their pets and let them run and
frolic in a safe, enclosed
area. If your date also has a dog, you can make it a
double date!
Volunteer Activity
A great way to share a date is by volunteering
together. Feed the homeless, clean
up a local park, or spend the day with some
underprivileged children. No matter
which activity you choose, you’ll have plenty of time
to get to know each other
while you do something you can both feel good about.
And, of course, there are always a few places or
events you should avoid like the
plague, especially on the first date. A few examples
would be the following:
Movies/Concerts
With all the noise and the crowds, you won’t have an opportunity
to talk and get to
know each other, which is the entire purpose of a
first date. Plus, movies and
music are highly subjective: what one person likes,
another person may hate. So
don’t risk blowing it before it even gets started.
Parties
Again, crowds and noise – plus alcohol – can make even
the most laid back date
feel uncomfortable. Go alone or go with friends, but
don’t take your first date.
Family Gatherings
These situations are even stressful for the family
members who have to be there,
so imagine what it would be like to thrust a stranger
into the melee. Don’t do it!
Buffets/Fast Food Restaurants
Even if you can’t afford a relatively nice restaurant,
avoid both of these if you want
to impress your date. For one, nothing is less
romantic than filling your own soda
cups or piling food on your own plate. Go for a picnic
or cook a meal instead.
When you decide on a dating activity, use your
imagination and pick something
both of you will enjoy. Nice restaurants are great,
but planning something a little
different may make the difference between an okay date
and a fabulous one.
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