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Words of Wisdom to Help Make Your Dating Experience One to Remember
Be Adventurous
When it comes to where you're going to go or what you're going to do on your date, heed this dating advice...don't be afraid to try something new...something out of the ordinary, perhaps. Dinner and a movie are fine, but not too original. Besides, if you want to get to know your date, a movie's not too conducive to conversation (or flirting).
You might suggest something you are familiar with (and maybe your date hasn't tried), or you might try something neither of you have done before. Personally, I like bowling (and flirting). I think it's fun, and it seems to make people a little crazy and hoop and holler a bit...especially after a drink or two. Even people who have never bowled before seem to have a good time...even when they're losing! There aren't too many sports that you can play while also indulging in a cocktail or two. Which, may I add, just makes it that much more fun. Besides, it's a lot easier to laugh at oneself when you've got a little buzz going on.
If you put on your thinking cap, I'm sure you can come up with something that's a bit out of the ordinary. What you come up with might depend on what time of year it is and what the weather's like. You can garner some tips from your surroundings.A picnic is a nice idea. It might sound too romantic for a first date, but not if you plop yourself down in the middle of a populated park where you can people watch at the same time. If you do a picnic, however, I would strongly suggest a menu that makes a statement. Put some thought into it. If you aren't the culinary type, ask a friend who is for some ideas. You can try your local gourmet market or deli for some ideas, as well. Wine and cheese are always good, unless, of course, you are dating a vegan or an alcoholic. Test the waters first. Don't be afraid to ask questions before you plan your date. Keep in mind, that if you plan a picnic, you must remember everything. Make a list and check it twice, or three times even. There's nothing worse than having a nice bottle of wine and forgetting the corkscrew. We've all done it, but it's more disastrous on a first date! Visit 800wine.com
or perhaps The Wine Enthusiast
and find exactly what you need. Just remember the chocolate (and the flirting)!
You could go on a nice walk or hike and bring along a cooler of things wet and refreshing...grapes, watermelon, ice cold drinks. You could try roller blading or ice skating at the local rink. That way you're surrounded by other idiots that are also falling down. A drive to a local winery for a tour and a little wine tasting's not a bad idea. Perhaps a local farmer's market or a small neighborhood carnival. You can even make a date out of walking through your local mall. When I was a kid we used to play a window shopping game. As we passed each store, we would say which item in each window we would buy. Believe me, you can learn a lot about people if you know what they'll shop for! If the weather is nice, perhaps your town has free concerts in the park. Put that thinking cap on, ask your friends and family for tips, and you'll be sure to come with some good ideas.
Happy Dating!
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About the author: Addie Scott is the webmistress of this site and has had extensive experience working, over the last 26 years, with people and their relationships. She has had multiple articles published online, is the author and illustrator of a soon to be published children's book, and at present, she is working on a how-to internet business ebook.
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