7 Creative, Out-of-the-Box First Date Ideas
There's nothing wrong with meeting for drinks on a first date, but doing something totally unexpected can make the experience that much more sexy, according to Chiara Atik, resident expert at dating site How AboutWe.com and author of the upcoming book Modern Dating: A Field Guide. She shares seven first date ideas that are anything but boring.
Ride Around
When the weather's warm, try taking a bike ride outside your city
and having lunch in the next town over. Better yet? Pack a picnic and
eat al fresco.
Hot for Teacher
Cooking
classes are all the rage, so why not take one that involves making
dessert with a blow torch, then marvel at your newfound skills over wine
after? Smokin' hot.
Snow Bunny
If
you live near the slopes, enjoy an afternoon of skiing or snowboarding,
then refuel with burgers in the ski lodge. End the date with your feet
by the fire and a warm drink in your hands.
Who's Got Game?
Bring your competitive edge
by going to an arcade, fair, or boardwalk to indulge in some gaming
Olympics: Best out of five competitive events wins. Then, the winner
gets a giant toy bought with your combined tickets.
Map It
Play
tourist in your own city: Pick a landmark neither of you have been to,
then spend the afternoon or evening checking it out and exploring the
gift shop.
Shall We Dine?
Turn a typical dinner date
into an adventure by having what's called a "progressive dinner," where
you enjoy your appetizers, entrees and desserts all at different
places. Yum!
Must Love Dogs
If
you're both into animals, head over to the local animal shelter to walk
some adorable pooches while bonding over stories about your childhood
pets. Adorbs.
