First Dates
First date ideas can be some of the trickiest in a relationship, but also some of the most exciting. When you first start dating, everything's new, everything's more vivid, and you're both trying very hard to impress the other person, which can lead to some truly memorable experiences. On the other hand, bad first dates can also be some of the most awkward, embarrassing, and least enjoyable times of your life! It's important to pick the right date idea so that the newness doesn't work against you by leaving you with nothing to do or say.
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1. Drinks with a View
I'm all for casual first dates. Things like grabbing a cup of coffee at a local shop or having a drink together are perfect because you can break the ice in a low-pressure setting ... more
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2. Ride Segways
A Segway Personal Transporter is, without a doubt, one of the funnest ways to go sightseeing with your date. When most people first see one they think, "You've gotta be kidding me,... more
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3. Dates with Dogs
It's no surprise that dogs are man's best friend. Why? Because they're loyal, affectionate, and so much fun! If you're dog lovers there's no reason to leave your pal behind while y... more
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4. Perfect Picnics
Go out somewhere interesting, enjoy the fresh air, and get to know your date without pressure - have a picnic! With picnics you're not staring at each other across a table, trying ... more
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5. U-Pick Fruit
Spending a few hours in nature, picking and eating perfectly-ripe fruit, is not a bad way to spend the afternoon together. It's ideal for a date because you’ll be learning somethin... more
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6. Coffee & Cribbage
This is a mellow date for couples who just want to pass a few hours together, and a good idea for a casual first date with someone you don't know all that well. The basic idea is t... more
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7. Hiking
Spend your date away from the hustle and bustle of civilization while enjoying the quiet beauty of nature as you hike scenic trails together. As a date idea, hiking supplies a peac... more
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8. Cooking Class
What's that old saying, "the way to a man's heart is through his stomach?" Well, I can tell you from experience that it goes both ways, women love a guy who can cook! So why not sp... more
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9. Wine Tasting
Whether you're completely lost when it comes to wines or a true connoisseur, wine tasting has all the makings of a great date! It starts off with a scenic drive out to wine country... more
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10. 7 Great Walks
A good walk can be one of the best first dates you'll ever have. They’re a nice, relaxed way for you to get to know each other and should provide plenty of scenery to keep the conv... more
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11. Watch an Unusual Sport
Why watch yet another football or baseball game on your date when you can be creative and learn about an entirely new sport? For free! Ok, the free part isn't always true, but you ... more
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12. Bike Ride
Get outside and see different things, explore new areas, and experience the freedom and fun of a bike ride. This is a great no-frills date idea where you're just pedaling along, ta... more
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