How To Innovate on the First Date

So, you really like this one girl and you wish to take her on a date… Any ideas on how you’ll accomplish this feat? Now, if you’re thinking the clichéd dinner and a movie, stop right there. Do not take the easy way out. I mean, you want her to say yes to the second date, don’t you? That’s what I thought.

So, here are some fun ideas to consider next time you are planning the first date. We’d also recommend looking at our list of What Not To Eat On A First Date and our piece on What She’s Looking For During The First 10 Seconds to ensure your thorough preparation for the encounter.

First, you must be highly considerate of her preferences and cater towards what suits her personality. Is she outdoorsy? Does she like to eat? Is she a woman with a sense of humor? These questions and more all need to be considered when planning your adventure. Dinner and a movie will not differentiate your experience with her, and if you’re trying to be the man she tells her girlfriends about, then you better provide her with a story worth telling–an experience that will make her laugh and enjoy herself like none prior. Or, perhaps show her something she has never seen before. Whatever you do, make sure it is unforgettable.

 

If this girl enjoys the outdoors and is somewhat coordinated then take her ice skating. It will be cold, so you can hold her without seeming awkward or overly sexual and then make conversation over hot cocoa afterwards. Dates tend to go smoothly if there is external energy surrounding you, as this energy prevents an awkward silence from taking over and eases the pressure.

If the outdoors is not quite her scene, then consider your other options. Now, hopefully you picked a girl that loves to laugh–in which case she will certainly have a ball at a comedy show at the Improv. This experience will lighten the mood of your evening out and ensure a good time, as you can both enjoy a good laugh together.

Some other options are seeing a band at your local bar or going to a Broadway show, depending on the options available in your city of residence. Pick whichever you feel more comfortable with while keeping your interests and those of your date in mind.

 

 

If you’re trying to get to know the woman you’re dating—as you should be, men–then take her to Barnes and Noble and talk over coffee. You can go find books together and acquire a lot of information about her from book choices. If she has a dearth of interest in books then we have a problem, Elite.

We’re looking for a Good Girl, remember? Intelligence is key. However, if this part of the date goes smoothly try to mix it up with some fun and take her to play a couple rounds of disco bowling or miniature golf. Remember, it is all about ensuring a memorable first date.

Now, we recommend against the underwhelming choice of dinner and a movie. Nonetheless, if you do decide to take this option, dine at a restaurant with unusual cuisine such as a Moroccan or fondue restaurant, where your meal will be an experience beyond mundane food consumption.

Also consider a dinner cruise, or perhaps an adventure through little Italy would be romantic and fun because the likelihood of a man having taken her there is slim. To liven up the movie experience, try to find a drive-in theater. Make sure to bring snacks, blankets, and stop to get coffee beforehand. This will be the perfect opportunity to cuddle and feed each while enjoying a movie–the old fashioned way.

Men, all I have to say is impress her with your creativity instead of your wallet. Show her that you put time into planning your first date and you’ll almost surely get a yes for the second. Just remember, foundation is everything–so build carefully, Elite.

Amy Nicole Marietta | Elite Daily