As much as we’d like to think we have our lives figured out, that’s not always the case. Dating in your early 20s is a completely different ball game than dating in high school or college; things are more casual, you’re meeting new people constantly and getting to know people on a more intimate level rather than just as acquaintances. But with that said, while it might be less nerve-wracking than your teen or college dating days, trying to figure out ways to meet people, create opportunities for yourself and succeed at dating can be pretty damn tricky. With so many first dates feeling like interviews and coming up with fun topics or ideas can prove difficult. Whether you’ve been single for a long time or are brand new to the world of dating, getting to know someone can be daunting at times. Thankfully though, there are plenty of fun date ideas out there that will not only get both of you excited about seeing each other again but are also great ways to make the first date feel less like an interview and more like an adventure.
Go To A Festival
Festivals are great first date ideas because they appeal to nearly all interests and personalities. You can choose a festival that is focused on an activity you both enjoy, like a wine festival, or a general interest festival, like a music festival. If you go to an activity-based festival you can get to know each other while also doing something you both enjoy. You can talk about your past experiences at festivals or what you hope to accomplish at future festivals. If you choose a general interest festival, you can get to know each other by talking about what bands you are excited to see or what activities you want to try. Try to avoid talking too much about your favorite bands or artists at first, though, as this may come off as a bit too obsessive.
Go To An Art Museum Or Gallery
Going to an art museum or gallery together is a great way to get to know each other and have an interesting conversation starter. There are plenty of art museums and galleries in most cities so you can easily find one that you think your date will enjoy. Going to an art museum or gallery together is a great date idea for any couple, regardless of age. If you are matching up with someone younger, you can have an interesting conversation about the art and try to interpret it. You can also discuss what the artwork makes you think of and why you like it or dislike it. If you are with someone who is older, you can talk about what the work means to you now and how it has changed over the years.
Grab Some Food And Watch The Sunset
If you are both in the mood for something casual and laid back, grabbing some food and watching the sunset is a great way to get to know each other. This can be done either on a date or as two people who are just casually hanging out. You can talk about your past experiences with sunsets or what you hope to see at future sunsets. You can also talk about the food you are eating, where you want to travel and what you want to do with your future.
Go On A Hike Together
If you are both athletic or enjoy being active, going on a hike together is a great way to get to know one another. If you are trying to get to know someone casually, you can talk about what you think each other’s strengths are and what you hope to improve upon. You can talk about what you want your future to look like and what you hope to accomplish. You can also talk about your past and what you have learned from it.
Go To An Activity Or Sport Game
If you both have an interest in sports, try attending a game together. You can talk about what teams you support and what makes you love or hate them, or you can just enjoy the game. If you are trying to get to know each other casually, you can talk about what you think each other’s strengths are and what you hope to improve upon.
Go Stargazing Or Hiking
If you or your date are really into astronomy or hiking, these are great ways to get to know each other. For centuries the stars have led to romance and finding a common bond. The stories behind the constellations, names, and variety across different continents can lead great conversation and getting to know someone.
Have Dinner And A Movie
If you are both in the mood for something casual and laid back, having dinner and a movie is a great way to get to know each other. We would recommend having the dinner first so you can talk and get to know each other, then the movie (since you can’t really have a conversation during a movie). After the movie, (if it was good), it’s great to have a drink or dessert after the movie so you can talk about everything you just saw.
Go To An Escape Room
If you both enjoy solving problems together or are competitive, going to an escape room is a great first date idea. This kind of date will bring out who is more competitive between both of you, and who is the problem solver. After you escaped, go grab a bite or a drink and talk about the puzzles.
Go To A Concert Or Festive Event
If you both love music, try attending a concert together. You can talk about what artists you both enjoy and what you hope to hear in the future. Sharing both of your tastes in music will say a lot about where the relationship is going. If you like symphony concerts, and she likes gangster rap, you will figure out pretty quickly where the relationship is heading.
Bottom Line
A first date is supposed to be fun and exciting. It shouldn’t feel like a job interview. Using these first date ideas will help you make the most of your dating life and help you relax while getting to know someone new. So what are you waiting for? With so many first dates feeling like interviews coming up with fun topics or ideas can prove difficult. Thankfully though, there are plenty of fun date ideas out there that will not only get both of you excited about seeing each other again but are also great ways to make the first date feel less like an interview and more like an adventure.
