Meeting someone from the online world in the real world can be a little nerve-wracking. Take some of the pressure off by planning an imaginative first date that will wow them and guarantee a fun time for both of you.
Release Your Inner Child
Who doesn't love a theme park? Buy two tickets and spend the day seeing who can eat the most cotton candy or who can scream the loudest on a roller coaster. Head to your favorite park and play on the playground together, or head to the arcade with a bunch of quarters and act like kids again. The best first date is a fun first date.
Take A Walk On The Wild Side
Visit your local zoo, take a hike in a state park, or head to your local animal shelter and volunteer to walk some of the shelter dogs together. If you are both animal lovers, this is a good way to do something nice for the pups who stay inside all day while getting to know one another. Most shelters have a program like this to help the shelter dogs get exercise and socialization. Besides, everyone looks cuter with a puppy!
Get Your Hands Dirty
Take a cooking or pottery class together. Do something that requires you to get a little messy and involves all five senses. Creating something while you're on a date together will create lasting memories. You may end up with a great souvenir to take home from your pottery class, or with a great tasting dinner that you cooked yourselves. Learning something new together is a great way to get to know one another without the pressure of being one-on-one, and it may lead to an even stronger relationship.
Get Competitive
Challenge them to a game of miniature golf, laser tag, or bowling. This gives both of you a chance to show off your skills, and whoever loses can buy drinks and dinner from the snack bar. A date like this is fun, light-hearted, and allows you to flirt under the guise of friendly competition. However, if your date is a sore loser, then you'll know to keep looking!
Get Educated
Visit a museum, go to an aquarium, or sign up to play trivia at your favorite bar. You can have a good time and learn about the other person's interests. You can talk while you learn about new things and discuss new ideas together. These kinds of dates set you up to get to know your date better while still keeping it light and fun.
