What was your resolution this New Year’s Eve? Was it to lose a bunch of weight? Perhaps you’re trying to land a better career. Or maybe, like millions of other people out there, you’ve finally decided that 2011 is the year you find someone special.
If it’s the latter, then there are hundreds of free dating sites out there just waiting for you to sign up.
But meeting someone you like online is only half the battle. You still have to contend with the real-world dating, and there’s no better way to get off on the right foot than to have a spectacular first date.
If you’re fresh off the free dating sites, you might want to skip the clichéd dinner and movie. After all, we’re in 2011 – it’s time to change.
Here are three first date ideas that, while not exactly “new,” are certainly underutilized and fantastic.
Strike!
Whether you’re meeting in a quaint little town or a big metro area, there’s bound to be a bowling alley near you. Even if you’re completely horrible at bowling, a venue like this offers a lot of potential for first daters. There’s always fun and games, music, food, alcohol, and it definitely gives you multiple opportunities for “accidental” contact which could lead to some real intimacy.
Take a… Bike
If 2011 is going to be anything like 2010, then a lot of free dating site users are going to be health conscious. Well, you can score a two-fer here by going on a bike ride for a first date. We’re not talking about traversing any mountainous terrain or anything; just a ride alongside the beach, through a rural area, etc, will more than suffice. And it can certainly be romantic.
Tours ‘R’ Us
One of the more appealing aspects of using free dating sites is that you can meet people from all over the globe! If your date is coming to your city, planning a bus tour is a great first date idea. Not only will you be close with your first date, but he/she will get to see the best your city offers. If things work out well, they may end up relocating.