It’s certainly fun crafting your online profile, browsing through possible matches, sending a few email flirts and all that fun stuff. Let’s just hope that you’re not playing mind games and do have the intention of taking your communication into the realm of 3-D!
Actually dating is one of the best things going, if you ask me. It’s the happy place where singles go to recharge their optimism batteries after a relationship malfunction. Addressing differences in fiscal status at the inception of a dating relationship isn’t exactly the sexy mood-setter you want at this precious time. There’s time for that later.
In keeping with the light hearted spirit, and to keep things from getting too heavy too soon, here follows some ideas for dates guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. Not to mention a break to your wallet.
Take it to the park. Public parks are the perfect place for people watching. Not only that, but the sunshine, the fresh air and earthy surroundings are effortless mood boosters. You’ll learn a lot about your date by observing how they react to and talk about strangers.
Animal shelter. Seriously. As long as you swear to me that you won’t get all weepy and want to take home every puppy you see (tears on a first date does not equal sexy. He’s not in love with you yet. Don’t do it).
Rooftops. With a little legwork, it’s never very difficult to find a building in any city with roof access (and sometimes, even a roof deck) and an amazing view. Bringing your date up there with a bottle of wine will make you look romantic, but still whimsical and not overly serious and also like you’re a crazy cool city insider. And everyone wants to have the arm of the person with the inside track; it absolutely makes you think there are more amazing things to come.
Take a trip to a local farmers market. Visiting a local farmers market is the perfect place to shop for a meal to make together. Let’s face it, if you’re a foodie, food IS foreplay! While you’re browsing the produce, meat and other local delicacies you’ll learn quite a bit about each other. What food you like and dislike, what you have and haven’t tried, not to mention whether or not your date can cook. I recommend this for date #2 or 3. By that time you’ll know that you want to spend more time with this person. And you’ll have all evening to prepare and eat your creations.
Local, free events, like neighborhood festival, art fairs and concerts are worth checking out, particularly during warmer months. When winter arrives, drive around and check out Christmas lighting and decorations. Use the city to provide the mood lighting for your romantic adventure.
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