This post was going to be some ideas for a great first date. However, as I was brain storming some ideas, I realised how much of a cliché they all were – dinner followed by cocktails, moonlight picnic, trip to theatre.
Doing all the traditional first date things seems a little boring, and puts on so much pressure for everything to be perfect. The perfect outfit, hair, nails, the lighting to be just right, the conversation to flow and keep you both interested with no awkward pauses, laughing at rubbish jokes and arguing over who picks up the cheque.
Personally, I’m more of a pint in the local sort of girl then oysters at a fine dining establishment. It feels so much less forced, and I think you should be able to have fun with someone if you are really going to click.
So I got to thinking of some alternatives that are fun and take away a lot of the pressure:
1. Go Paint Balling
Forget the outfit, hair and makeup it’s only going to get covered in paint. It’s fun and messy and relaxed.
2. Go To a Sports Game
Obviously, this works best if you both support the same team, but if not, a little friendly rivalry could be fun. If the conversation runs out, you can always talk about the game.
3. Join In a Murder Mystery Day
This is a great way to have a laugh and work together at something with a common goal. This will show if you are compatible in your way of thinking without being awkward.
What do you think? Do you prefer a more traditional first date? Let me know in the comments 🙂
I cannot image ever being on the dating scene again. Thank god I met my wife! Def better alternatives to the dinner date though 🙂 #bigfatlinky
It's like a cattle market now lol 🙂 Thank you and thanks for hosting
I love these ideas!! My first date with the hubby was in tescos car park lol. Thanks for sharing on #justanotherlinky xx
Thank you 🙂 Just goes to show its the person you're with rather than the location that truly makes or breaks a date! Thank you for hosting 🙂 x
I wouldn't want to go paintballing- as i tried it and it is painful but i'd love a murder mystery! That sounds cool. When I get well im going to go date my hubby out of the home! When it happens!
Angela xx
I hope you get to do that murder mystery Angela! You could even go on a murder mystery weekend – that seemed a little creepy for a first date idea, but I think it would be a lot of fun for an established couple 🙂 x
I can't imagine going on my first date again! I met my partner first time in a pub with some friends. I can't remember where we went for our fist 'date' though!
Thanks so much for linking up with #justanotherlinky
First dates are so awkward aren't they! I like the way you did it, much more relaxed meeting someone this way! Thanks for hosting 🙂