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Perfect First Date

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
in Sex & Relationships
I need some help (and not just psychologically). I'm 30 years old and have recently (about 2 months) split up from my 19 year old ex-girlfriend of a year and it kills !!

I'm trying to get back into the dating scene and am currently texting a girl who I've seen once and got on really well with (although it was a drunken karaoke night) and now we're arranging to go out on a date this weekend. She's 23 (I'm not bragging) and I'm worried about how to make a good impression on a first date, i.e. what to do and where to take her. I've read threads on here and you all seem like very helpful people so now I'm pleading with you to help me !!

I live in Blackpool so you would have thought that there was a lot to do but I don't want the usual first date things or anything too cheesy. I was thinking of hiring a barge and going down the Liverpool / Leeds canal stopping at pubs on the way or going for a meal followed by the legends show at the theatre here, but after that I'm stuck for "ORIGINAL" ideas !!!

Please help !

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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Going to a pub (or somewhere where you can talk to each other) seems like a good idea to me. Either that, or could ask her what she wants to do?
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    You're lucky. There's loads of stuff in Blackpool (I know it's never as exciting when you live there). In my town you've got pub, cinema, resaturant, bowling, pub. I think Blackpools the type of place where you can do a really good unplanned date (i.e. just go out and see where you end up). I think a casino could be fun, but I'm not sure how expensive they are. But plenty of opportunity for hugs and stuff when you win if she's the excitable type.

    Oh and remember, the setting itself is never the most important thing. If you're with the right person, you can have fun sat on a bench on the street (but don't do that for your date).
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Ha ha, ok, so bench on street is out .... casino is a good idea but I always blow more than I can afford. I don't really want to ask her as I'd love to surprise her and make this the most perfect first date she would and could have ever been on !!
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    That depends on you more than the date itself though. In fact I'd say going all out on the first date might make it appear as if you were just trying to get into her knickers to be honest and might scare her off a bit. But that depends on what type of girl she is really. Some girls love all that stuff.

    Oh if you're after the over the top romantic date, driving to a nice restaurant/pub in the country might be nice (expensive hire car optional - or compulsory if your car is really shit). Depends a bit on the weather though.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    i think you should'nt go too over the top.

    Do something simple, the best and most memorable dates aren't about what you do or where where you go, they are about the person your on the date with, and if your with a person you click with then the most perfect date could be something as simple as eating an ice cream on a park bench.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Blah wrote:
    i think you should'nt go too over the top.

    I was thinking that too, the whole barge thing would seem like you're trying too hard I reckon.

    Couple of drinks, something to eat, walk along the pier = happy days :thumb:
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