I have something to tell you. Dinner and a movie is never a good choice for a first date. That is plain old bland and boring. Not only that, but you will run out of things to talk about if it is not going well. You want to find ways to get to know your date and find out more about them. If you are just sitting in a movie theater, silently watching the movie, you won’t discover much about each other. Come up with something creative.
A daytime date is a great way to not only spend the day, but to keep your date focused on you. At night, people get tired, they want to get home, they have to get back to their kids, they have to take their dogs out, and a whole other slew of things.
Unless you hit it off in the chemistry department immediately, chances are your date is going to go home at night. This isn’t always the case and you should always be prepared just in case. You never know what might happen.
Daytime dates give you a chance to be creative. Most people are awake and chances are that you just might get to spend a little more time than you had planned if you both are feeling it.
1. Museums
I think this is an excellent choice for a first date. You can walk along looking, learning, and discussing. Looking at ancient artifacts brings about a wealth of things to chat about. You don’t have to cover the entire museum. Make sure you ask periodically if the other person would like to sit down or get something to eat. Standing and walking for periods of time causes hunger in some people.
2. Art Museums
Again, great choice. This will give you an opportunity to appreciate fine art and see what your date’s tastes are like. You need not be an avid art fan to enjoy looking at fine paintings. Of course, there are some paintings that you thought a three year old did and that can be a fun moment to discuss how it is that this “masterpiece” is worth millions of dollars? It just really leads the way to open discussion, which is what you want.
Museum advice: Most people approach museums like they have to see absolutely everything. Don’t. Tell your date in advance that you’d like to spend a couple of hours browsing the museum. Stomping around for hours on end in any museum is the least effective way to impress someone and it won’t be fun.
