If you've been seeing your significant
other for a period of time, chances are you've gone on all the typical dates.
Going out for dinner and a movie gets boring quickly, and doesn't give you a
lot of time to get to know your date. Here are several fresh ideas for dates
that will bring you closer to your date.
Geocaching
If you and your date like to be outdoors,
you might want to try geocaching. This nationwide activity involves using a GPS
unit to locate an official geocaching container, which usually contains a
logbook and small trinkets. You can write your names in the logbook, take a
trinket, or leave something behind. Different geocaches have different
difficulty levels, so you can decide how long you want to spend looking for the
stash. To make this really special, consider choosing a geocache along a nature
trail or in a state park. Pack a small picnic, and celebrate your discovery
with a romantic feast.
Paint A Masterpiece
Creative types might want to consider a
paint-your-own-pottery store. These stores usually charge a cover fee, plus the
cost of whatever pottery you choose to paint. Some have coffee and refreshments
available for purchase. The noise level is generally fairly low, so you can
chat with your date while you create something to remember your night out. If
you want a child-free experience, call ahead to make sure no birthdays are
scheduled.
Be a Tourist
If you and your date live in the same town,
chances are you have overlooked local historical sights for years! A trip to
the local museum or famous landmark can be informative, and is usually fairly
cheap or free. It's fun to rediscover local gems.
Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone
Depending on what you and your significant
others interests are, there can be a ton of options for this idea. You can try
picking a new restaurant or type of food that nether of you have experienced,
or maybe head to a shooting range. 360 Tactical
Training might not sound like the stomping grounds of romance, but they
offer a lot more then just carbine training. This is a great place to see how
both of you react in different situations and can bring up different
conversations then you would have in everyday settings.
Learn Something
Learning something together is a great
bonding experience. Kayaking lessons, cooking classes, music lessons, and tons
of other cheap or free classes are most likely available through local community
colleges. Use an online search engine to find available classes in your area,
and enjoy learning something. If there are no options in your area, ask your
date to teach you something! Most people love to share their interests, and
chances are very high that your date knows a skill that you would like to
learn, be it how to change the oil in a car or how to bake a delicious cake.
Whatever you choose to do on your date,
remember to keep the conversation flowing and to have a great time!
About the author:
Brionna Kennedy is native to the Pacific
Northwest, growing up in Washington, then moving down to Oregon for college.
She enjoys writing on fashion and business, but any subject will do, she loves
to learn about new topics. When she isn't writing, she lives for the outdoors.
Oregon has been the perfect setting to indulge her love of kayaking, rock
climbing, and hiking.