Find love, or at least have fun doing it with our lineup of the best first date ideas. irst dates are loaded with emotion: Excitement, nerves, jitters and joy abound, as well as a sense of possibility and hope of what it may turn into, be it a great romance or just a hilarious story to share with your pals over cocktails later. Love these days is a little trickier, from meeting someone new to just managing to get together with minimal awkwardness but maximum safety. Get some first date ideas to inspire and spark romance.
1. Just do dinner!
There's a reason a dinner date is a classic. With no
distractions other than something delicious, dinner is a great way to bond with
a new potential partner.
2. Cook
together
Go on a grocery run together and whip up something yummy. You'll
get to know one another through the process and be able to enjoy the fruits of
your labors together.
3. Go for a
stroll
It's so simple, but walking side by side can actually help quell
some of the anxiety and
awkwardness usually associated with first date conversation. (This is also a
great option for long-term couples who need to open their lines of
communication!)
4. Make
a sweet deal
Get out for some dessert! Hit up a local bakery, candy or ice
cream shop and treat yourselves to something sweet.
5. Hit up an
arcade
Whether you battle each other in Street Fighter or work
together to beat a side-scroller, bonding over video games is a great way to
garner laughs and bond.
6. Make it a
movie night
Even if you're not too keen to return to physical movie theaters
just yet, you can still recreate the experience at home. Make a tub of popcorn,
bust out some Twizzlers and pick out something new On Demand or streaming.
7. Have a
paint and sip night
Many studios are hosting virtual painting classes, even if you
don't want to venture indoors. Bust out some vino or homemade cocktails and see
what you guys can create together.
8. Learn to
dance
Whether it's salsa or the waltz, dance lessons are a
great way to get close and if it doesn't work out, test your moves on the
next person lucky enough to take you out!
9. Get each
other gifts
A great way to get to know someone is to see how they think of
others. Set a spending limit (say, $10) and see what you each come up with!
10. Go for a
swim
Whether you live by water, have a pool or just live
near a hotel that does, taking a dip can be a great time.
11. Laugh it
up
Enjoy a night of standup. If clubs near you are closed, plenty
of comedy shows are still happening via Zoom and drive-in formats.
12. Take a
hike
Literally! Being in nature and climbing a mountain (or
just some hills) will not only get your endorphins going, but it will make you
both feel accomplished and satisfied—which are great feelings to associate with
one another.
13. Build
something great together
Whether it's a Lego project or a 2,000-piece puzzle, working
together towards a common goal is a great way to connect.
14. Go apple,
pumpkin or berry picking
Then make something tasty together when you finish.
15. Go bowling
A tried and true classic date for a reason: It's low-pressure
enough where you'll just get goofy, and if you're that bad at it, just add
bumpers and laugh.
Final Thoughts
There are many dating options to choose from, depending on your
interests, budget, and location. There’s something for every couple. Remember,
whether you’re 20, 30, 40, 50 or 60, dating should be fun! Try something new
and make new memories together.
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