First Date?

First off, a little background. When I was in high school, I dated one girl for the entire time, we continued to date for a couple years after, She went on to school, while I took a couple years off to work. Eventually she ended it, because she wanted to date other people. I was devistated. Now, three years later, I think I'm finally ready to wade back into the dating pool.





Now, It's been about 8 years since I've had a first date, or even asked a girl out. Now, I've met a girl that I'm interested in, and I'm pretty sure she'll say yes if I ask her out. However, I have no idea what one does on a first date anymore. Does anyone have any suggestions?

First Date?
Make it casual, but definitely do NOT make it a movie. It will feel very awkward, and you guys won't even have the chance to talk or get to know one another. I know people say to make a first date a movie so that you can just sit back and relax, but it's going to leave her with a mediocre impression of you. Have a simple picnic out in the park, take a nice hike in the moonlight, have dinner at a nice restaurant....something a little romantic. But don't make it too fancy.
Reply:Take the girl out to a really nice restaurant, then go and see a movie. Talk to her kindly, make her laugh, flirt with her, and mybe by the end of the night you'll get a kiss :]
Reply:go out for dinner, coffee or a movie.
Reply:Dinner %26amp; movie, put-put, bowling, walk along the boardwalk/beach...
Reply:Take her out to a nice dinner would be a good thing.


Do NOT kiss her on the first date.
Reply:movies..anything that doesn't require much eye contact.


if you're active, maybe going to a sporting event.





do NOT take her out to dinner or to coffee, they both require eye contact, and my turn akward..
Reply:Coffee or going on a walk somewhere, you really want to avoid those "Face offs" where there's pressure to have a conversation because then it gets awkward.
Reply:take her dinner and the movies.
Reply:just tell her that you love her ,give her a nice gift and respect her BE ALL THE TIME WITH HER
Reply:movies


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Reply:movie and dinner.


or for something less formal- something to eat and go to the zoo or something...


or try and find something happening in your town that is interesting like an art gallery opening or a town concert...something local.
Reply:ask her if she wants to go see a movie or to diner or something casual
Reply:So you are like 30ish?





I suggest one of the following:





1. Dinner and a movie. It still works well. You can also do movie first, then dinner so you can talk about the movie to break the ice a bit.





2. Coffee. Non-committal. But it has a "let's just have sex" kind of aura to it, whereas dinner says "I am looking for a relationship, maybe"





3. Go to a conservatory or public garden to see beautiful flowers and get in a romantic mood. This combines well with a coffee date to make it less, well, noncommittal.





4. Go to the beach if your geography permits. Bring a picnic or some beverages. Not beers. Something nice. Choose a beach that is not too secluded so you can people watch together and take the pressure off.





5. Sounds silly but how about bowling at one of those super-arcade type places? If you're fun people this could kick a$$.





6. Take her to a hobby you do a lot (it's hot when guys are good at something) - and that she might express interest in. Disc golf is fun and free and not too intimidating. Rock climbing indoors is amazing, too. Shoot pool or throw darts (but somewhere nice). Teach her to surf. Whatever. Make sure it's not geeky. I don't care if you kick a$$ at Magic: The Gathering, and she won't either. Choose a sexy hobby. Keep the geeky ones in the closet for later. Much later.





??? I'm sure you can think of more.





Key elements to a good date:


1. Fun activity that anyone can enjoy


2. Romantic opportunity but without pressure to be romantic


3. Time to concentrate on activity but also time to chat with each other and get to know each other





Have fun and good for you for getting back on the proverbial horse.
Reply:Go for a movie or coffee.
Reply:just ask her if she wants to go out to dinner or see a movie
Reply:Go for coffee or smoothies? That'll give you chance to talk. If you're a little nervous about speaking maybe the cinema? Or go out to eat somewhere nice? Just chat about how everythings going.. Ask her questions. Let her talk about herself alot and lead the conversation but don't sit back and say nothing. Have some input but make sure you let her chat about herself or you'll seem selfish. Hope that helps.


♥ Kimmiii
Reply:get some ice cream cones and walk on the beach
Reply:find a pottery house and paint ceramics, that's a good 2-3 hour date. the zoo.. girls love animals.. museam? may be boring, or too serious.. depending on what you like.. that may be a good topic..find a college town.. there are usaolly plenty of interesting thing to do. if you live in the city take out of the city.. places like bars and restourants are just a breeding ground for awkwardness. as well as long car rides. amovie does no justice and screams "boring"try to stick to something that can keap the conversation going, some sort of activity, evan something like bowling is good

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