You've met someone new to date, which should be exciting. It doesn't matter whether you have found them online or through your friend’s group. It is always a little tricky when you first start dating someone new. Below are some of the things you need to do while dating someone for the first time.
Go for a walk
If you have interest in the person you are dating and want to know more about them, just go for a casual walk in the evening and have a cup of coffee or ice cream with them. Share your interests and have a fruitful and fluid conversation with them. Ask more questions and learn more about the person. Remember, the idea of going out is to enjoy the company of the new person without dwelling on the past. So ask the questions that are unique and intriguing enough to truly get to know the other person.
Go hiking
If you both like being active outdoors, going for a hike is a great way to get to know each other. Grab the water bottle, pack a few snacks , dress comfortably and hit the road. You will have more time for conversation while hiking. Also, you can judge your date’s spontaneity and maybe even their fitness skills.
Watch live music
If you and your date are music fans, going to a gig or a live music at night is a great first date idea. Grab a table and find out if the two of you can find perfect harmony.
Go for gift shopping
If you want to give someone a gift, whether it may be your sibling or some other relative, ask your date to come with you and give you some in-motion advice. By doing this, you will get to know about your special someone’s likes and dislikes. And of course, you can even pick up something small for your partner as well.
Meet up at sunrise or sunset
If you’re near to a beach, it's a good idea to utilize it. Here are some funny first date ideas check them out and pick the favourite spot that suits both of you.
Create your own picnic
Choose a nice place near where you’re meeting up and go to the grocery store or any restaurant for some quick eats before setting up camp for food and conversation with your new favourite person. There’s no need to spend a lot of money. Picnics are supposed to be simple. So make your first date simple and have fun.
Go for a dessert hunting
Take it upon yourselves to find the best dessert spot in town. You can go to different places and have sampling desserts while having conversation. Whether you go for a cupcake or something similar, these ideas can make things easier. So try out once and go for a dessert hunting with your partner.
Go on a bike ride
Do pretty much any physical activity you both enjoy. This helps you get to do something you would normally do and take some time to talk about how you work out and share each other’s interests.
Meet at a bookstore
If you and your date enjoy reading and perusing books, hitting up a bookstore on a first date may be the good idea. You both can talk about your favourite books and discuss why they’re important to you along the way. Remember, many bookstores these days have coffee shops, so you can initiate your conversation with a cup of coffee.
Take some music or dance class together
Have you always wanted to learn how to play the guitar or try some dance moves? Inviting your date along with you at a local music or dance school might be a fun way to start your lesson and get the much-dreaded first date out of the way.
Visit a neighbourhood with your date you’ve never been to
If you live in a major city, it's likely that there are neighbourhoods in your area that you've never explored. Visit the nearest tourist attraction in your town that you've never been to. Meet your date there and explore.
What else you can do when you first start dating?
So now you have some knowledge on where to go and what to do on your first date, but that’s not okay, there are some other important things you need to keep in mind if you want your first date to be perfect!
- Don’t be late when you’re going to meet your date.
- Don’t get over-dressed.
- Don’t talk about the past relationship
- Don’t focus on talking about yourself
First dates are fun and exciting but it can also be very intimidating, especially if you have some nasty habits that tend to turn people away from what you have to offer. So be aware of things you say, be on time and focus on getting to know your date.