It's A Date!
Ok, you've found someone online that you really like and they
like you too. You'd like to meet face-to-face...now what?
One of the best and worst things about singles meeting via the
Internet is the return of old-fashioned first dates - with the
added concern of personal safety when meeting a virtual
stranger. Picking a place to meet, an activity to share, things
to talk about - it can seem a bit overwhelming especially when
you really want to make a good impression.
Here are some unique first date ideas that will keep you out of
the "dinner and a movie rut" and set your first date apart from
the rest:
A Picnic In The Park Eliminate the pressure of a Saturday night
date by enjoying the relaxed atmosphere of a public park on a
Sunday afternoon. Pack a basket of "finger foods" like cheese,
fruit, crackers and chocolates and a chilled bottle of sparkling
cider. For that extra special touch include china plates,
crystal glasses and cloth napkins. The two of you can search out
the perfect spot beneath a shade tree to enjoy your picnic, do
some people watching and get to know each other.
Root For The Home Team Sporting events are a great place to have
a great time and provide a fun and relaxed atmosphere for a
first date. No matter what the season, there's always something
going on in the world of sports and if the cost of tickets to a
professional game isn't in your budget high school, college and
minor league games are just as much fun.
Window Shopping You can stroll for hours in a shopping mall or a
city's shopping district stopping here and there for a cup of
coffee or an ice cream cone. And if you get tired of just
looking in the windows, there's always browsing through the
racks at a music store, trying on hats and wasting a few
quarters in a video arcade.
Be Tourists For A Day Most of us live near attractions that
people travel miles to see and we've never taken the time to
visit them ourselves. Historical monuments, zoos and state parks
are just a few of the possibilities and great places to meet.
These attractions offer plenty of things to talk about in case
of a lull in the conversation and you can even pick up a
souvenier of a memorable first date.
Visit A Museum Art, Natural History, Model Trains, pick a
subject and chances are there's a museum dedicated to it. If you
and your date have a common interest (or both of you want to see
something new), visit a museum together and enjoy the exhibits.
Many museums also offer special shows, presentations and
lectures that can provide a unique first date experience.
Go Fly A Kite It's just as much fun as you remember it was when
you were a kid and if you pick a good windy place like the beach
or lakefront, it can be an adventure for you and your date to
share. Whether store-bought, homemade or assembled from a kit,
kite flying is a great way to spend an afternoon together.
A Bit Of The Grape Wine tastings are hosted in almost every
geographic area and can be a fun (and decidedly upscale) first
date experience. You can find updated calendars of these events
for your city (complete with cost information) at
LocalWineEvents.com.