Where To Meet On A First Date

Where to meet in a first date can be a real challenge. You want to keep things as public as possible “just incase” but it’s also important to be able to talk to your date so you actually stand a chance of getting to know one another a little better.

Restaurants might seem to fit the bill, but this can be a very difficult situation. You’re sat there face to face all evening so you need a lot of conversation to keep things going if you’re not going to experience deadly silences or small talk about how delicious your food is. Then you have the embarrasment of paying, the potential to drop food down yourself etc.

Going to the movies can work a little better because not only can you spend time together, but when the movie is over you can go for a drink and you have plenty ot talk about regarding the film - either good or bad

The choice of film however can be a challenge. My suggestion would be a decent comedy to get you both laughing and to give the evening a great feeling. If your date spends the evening laughing, not only will they feel more comfortable about the date, but they will likely look back on it as a really good time. Just don’t try to make a move in the darkness of the cinema

Another possible option would be something gently physical - like bowling. If you feel nervous, consider taking along a few friends so it’s a far more laid-back atmosphere and there will be plenty more conversation going on with a bunch of you. You can also celebrate or commiserate depending on how your date does which also provides lots more opportunities to chat.

Finally, I’d like to propose that a great idea is to figure out lots of different places ot go to and things to try with your date. Don’t just go to the local bar - that’s just dull. And don’t go to the local bar each Friday to meet them. Mix it up. Discuss places they’d like to go or things they’d like to try. Horse riding, going to the beach, that new restaurant that just opened up, a festival in the next town, a stand-up show.

Try to make every date different to keep things fresh and exciting - and don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone and try something new that your date likes. You can often be pleasantly surprised when you find out you actually quite enjoy it - and figuring out what to do next also gives you plenty of possible things to talk about.