Great Romantic Ideas for a First Date

Your first date is probably the most important, especially if it is a blind date, because it is the only chance you will get to make a good first impression. It's the date that determines whether or not there will be more dates in the future. You want to choose something that is both romantic and fun.

One mistake that many men make on the first date is to ask a girl out someplace, such as a movie theater or concert, where there is little chance to talk. Movies are fun and romantic, but it's hard to get to know someone when you are doing something that requires silence as well as looking away at something else.

A better idea for a first date would be to take your date out to a dinner theater, especially if you are shy and not very talkative. These small theaters are fun to go to because they have live plays with intermission rather than a full-length movie which requires darkness and silence. Dinner theaters also offer food, so you can treat your date to dinner as well as a show. The tow of you can talk about the play during intermission as well as after it's over.

Ask your date to take part in a hobby or activity that you enjoy. If she enjoys it too, then you have found someone worth hooking up with. Few things are worse than a relationship where the partners have nothing in common. If you are a gamer, invite her over to a LAN party. If you like to dance, take her dancing. If you are an artist, take her to a gallery or museum. If you are doing something that you already enjoy you will be more talkative because you will have plenty to say.

If there is a carnival in town or if you live near an amusement park, take her there. Thrill rides are lots of fun and the two of you can talk and get to know each other while standing in line waiting to get on the rides. Don't forget to be courteous and don't push her into riding anything that she is not comfortable with. You wouldn't want her to get sick all over the two of you and ruin a perfectly good day.

Also, make sure that she knows where you are going ahead of time so that she can dress appropriately. You wouldn't want to show up in jeans and a t-shirt and find her in a dress with high heels. No one wants to feel uncomfortable on a first date, so if you are heading off to a romantic evening at an amusement park, make sure she dresses accordingly.

Be tourists. Most people don't know much about the town where they live, but many places have an amazing history. You do't get to learn what your town offers to sightseers by living there. You have to be a tourist. Go to a local hotel and check out the rack of pamphlets in the lobby. Local attractions advertise here and you are sure to find plenty of activities that you never knew existed.

Hiking is great exercise and a lot of fun and because you will be busy, so any lulls in conversation will not be uncomfortable. If you already know each other, hiking is fine, but if it's a blind date, a woman may not feel comfortable spending a day alone in the woods with a strange man. If it's a blind date, go with mutual friends.

Do volunteer work in your area. If you are a kind-hearted person, your date will see it. Ask her if she would like to do some volunteer work with you at the local animal shelter or perhaps with a clean-up effort at a nearby beach or park. If she's the type that doesn't mind getting her hands dirty, she will love to come along and she will also be impressed by your generosity. Don't forget to take her to dinner afterward as a reward for all of your hard work.

Do either of you enjoy photography? Even if you do not, you could try spending the day at the zoo. Zoos are great places to take photographs and many of them also offer interesting activities as well as good food.

Playing games is a lot of fun. If the two of you enjoy sports, invite her to play a tennis match against you or some other sport such as handball or badminton. If you play pool, challenge her to a few matches. Any date that is fun and exciting will leave a good impression.

If someone you know is throwing a party, ask if you can bring a date. She can get to know you ad your friends at the same time. Remember that you are trying to make a good impression, so if you or your buddies are likely to end up on the floor in the morning with no idea what happened the previous night, it's probably not a good idea to bring your date along.

Don't rule out nightclubs for first dates. Lots of girls love having a drink or two and dancing the night away. Always remember that we ladies are constantly on our guard, especially with me we don't know. Your date may feel uncomfortable with you bringing her a drink, so if you are buying, at least let her order it and take it herself. Some nightclubs also serve dinner, so check around if you are looking for someplace nice.

Of course there is the ever-popular dinner and perhaps a movie if all else fails. Oldies are still goodies, but if you are looking for something a little different, unique, and somewhat original, try some of these ideas. Your date will likely be impressed by your creativity.