| The world of first dates is full of potential for | | | | your date. Activities together will give the |
| disaster. Apart from the fact that if you get it | | | | impression that you have spent more time with |
| wrong you could lose a potential dream | | | | your date than you actually have and make you |
| relationship there are the other worries too. Will | | | | feel as if you know them more. |
| you even like him or her? What if you run out | | | | |
| things to say? Will you make a fool of yourself? | | | | 1. Mini golf - a step back into childhood possibly. |
| What if you're really boring? What if she/he has | | | | And you can see how he copes with not |
| bad breath? Or worse still what if you have bad | | | | winning;-) |
| breath?! | | | | 2. Bowling - Your own lane, own table, you can |
| One way to take the pressure off slightly is to | | | | talk to each other and you don't have to stare at |
| pick an environment for your first date where | | | | each other the whole time. |
| you would both feel comfortable and occupied. | | | | 3. Ice skating - Fun to do and it gives you both a |
| Not all first dates are simply a meal and a movie. | | | | perfect excuse to hold on to each other. |
| However it might be an idea to check and see if | | | | 4. Paintball - Pull that trigger, sweat it all out and |
| your prospective date would cope with the | | | | enjoy. Forget the paint and the mud all over you. |
| chosen environment. For example choose a | | | | Forget the poise and see the best and the most |
| summer picnic and find she suffers chronically | | | | unwanted in each other. |
| from hayfever, go to an all you can eat barbeque | | | | 5. Lasertag - Similar to the above but without so |
| under the stars only to find they're vegetarian, | | | | much adrenaline. Or muck. |
| she suffers from vertigo and you're taking her | | | | 6. Kite flying - A seriously romantic way to spend |
| rock climbing...) | | | | a first date and bound to win you some great |
| Bear in mind you're meeting your date to get to | | | | brownie points - Years later people will ask about |
| know them a little better. You're gonna need to | | | | your first date and she'll say, 'He took me kite |
| talk at some point. Headbanging music, manic | | | | flying.' and everyone will go 'Ahhh, how romantic!'. |
| activity etc might not be terribly helpful. | | | | 7. Sand karting - Unusual and fun. |
| Furthermore if you are meeting a stranger for | | | | 8. Go-karting - Check the driving skills and see |
| your first date your options must be limited to | | | | whether your date is a potential speed freak |
| what's safe and sensible and ALWAYS tell | | | | maniac or a back seat driver who tells you how |
| someone where you are going and who with and | | | | to drive. |
| what time you hope to be back. | | | | 9. Billiards/Pool - Apart from being active and fun |
| Great first date ideas When you're more | | | | you can place a bet along the lines of loser cooks |
| comfortable in the crowd Group events will show | | | | dinner for the winner. A great set up for the next |
| how your date interacts with others. A perfect | | | | date. |
| first date in a crowd might be: | | | | 10. Dancing - Take her to a learn Salsa/Line |
| | | | dancing etc. (Check and see if she's keen first! |
| 1. A day at the races - horse racing, dog racing, | | | | She might be a professional dancer or have two |
| or car racing. Fun to watch and can be even | | | | left feet and the thought of showing off her lack |
| better if your date is passionate about horses | | | | of grace might be a big no no.) |
| cars etc | | | | Food based first dates |
| 2. Casino - all bets are off! Spend the evening in a | | | | |
| casino and a great way to observe how your | | | | 1. Go on a picnic - Picnics rank high; they're casual. |
| potential date copes with pressure. And winning or | | | | If the date gets tricky you can go kick a soccer |
| losing! | | | | ball together or throw a frisbee. |
| 3. Zoo - A lovely place for animal lovers to spend | | | | 2. Drink in a bar - A nice time limiting way to get |
| a first date and there's always something to talk | | | | to know each other. If you like each other you |
| about. From the animals themselves to | | | | can go on to a restaurant afterwards. |
| environmental issues to travel | | | | 3. Coffee shop - First dates aren't limited to |
| 4. Aquarium - For the more ocean orientated this | | | | evenings - sometimes enjoying a great coffee in |
| can be a lot of fun and again there can be much | | | | a small cafe can be a perfect start |
| to talk about. | | | | 4. Go to a themed restaurant - Japanese where |
| 5. Art Gallery or Museum - If you're both into | | | | the chef cooks in front of you, or eat in the dark |
| history or the arts what a great way of learning | | | | (Dans le Noir) Greek where you throw your |
| each others tastes and interests. | | | | crockery after you've finished eating. The options |
| 6. Amusement park - Thrill seekers. If she copes | | | | are many and can be a great focal point when |
| with the scariest ride in the park does that mean | | | | conversation gets sticky. |
| you're a pair? | | | | Adrenaline junkies? Or just want to do something |
| 7. Tourist bus trip - We all live in places where we | | | | truly spectacular for your first date? |
| walk past things everyday and have no idea of | | | | |
| their origin or significance. Take a tourist bus trip | | | | 1. Bungee jump - Take a leap of faith. Your |
| around your home town - possibly open topped - | | | | relationship and the jump! |
| and learn things together. | | | | 2. Giant swing - See the fall at Oribi Gorge - if she |
| 8. Boat trip - the same applies for a boat trip | | | | or he is still keen on the idea of dating you then |
| along the local river/lake. Bet you're lived there all | | | | it's well worth exploring the idea. |
| your life and never done the trip. Make the most | | | | 3. Hot air balloon - A very romantic way of |
| of the opportunity. | | | | enjoying a first date, not only is it an awesome |
| 9. Cinema - This doesn't leave a lot of scope for | | | | experience, you both get to know each other in a |
| talking but it can be a good way to break the ice | | | | unique environment. |
| 10. Theatre - The same applies to the above but | | | | 4. Abseiling and rock climbing - There are many |
| it can be an enjoyable evening in a more formal | | | | indoor and outdoor climbing facilities and what |
| way and the intervals can be a good time to chat | | | | better way to learn about the ups and downs |
| and learn each other | | | | before you than by climbing! |
| 11. Concert - noisy possibly but if you're both into | | | | Please remember always tell someone where you |
| a certain band/group it can be an excellent ice | | | | are going and if you're meeting a stranger always |
| breaker | | | | meet in public. |
| 12. Comedy act - What better way to start a | | | | If you're looking for fun activities and ideas for |
| relationship than full of laughter? | | | | things to do go to find-fun. They currently have |
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