A date, especially the first one, can be intimidating, especially if you want to make a good impression. Find ten tips for a great date, and some tips for how to be a great date!
Dating isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. You might feel like you’re walking on eggshells getting to know someone, and even if you’re in a relationship with someone, dates can become boring, and something you absolutely dread. It doesn’t have to be that way. Join Mysticsense to find out ten simple things to do on a date instead of the typical dinner and movie night. Find out what dating really is and why we even do it. Then, find out a few simple tips to be a great date, and possibly the best date ever. Dating can be scary, but after you find out our tips, it won’t have to be anymore. Read on!
What is Dating?
Dating is when people spend time together socially with the romantic intention of getting to know each other. Some people date for the purpose of finding a long-term partner, but other people date more casually, just looking to have a good time or find sexual partners. Some people date multiple people at the same time, not looking for anything serious, but enjoying the companionship. Most dating is in person, that some people date long distance, only seeing each other in person sporadically. There are different ways to meet people to date including inviting someone who you've met to date you, or your friends can fix you up. You can meet someone online, or even do something called speed dating at an event where multiple strangers meet each other, and see if they're interested in meeting again.
Forbes shared some interesting dating statistics. They reported that most people between the ages of 18 and 34 said they want romance. 47% of adults under the age of 30 are unmarried, with more men in that age group being single than women. The numbers of singles are not really surprising, but what matters most to people who want to date might be. Almost all people responding to a survey, specifically 90%, said chemistry is most important when they are dating and almost three fourths of the respondents said by the third date they can tell if there is any. While a lot of people say physical attractiveness is important, empathetic, kind people are more attractive, and they also say dating someone they share values with is highly important. Read more from Forbes here: Online Dating Statistics, Trends & Insights 2025 – Forbes Health
Why Do We Date?
People date for different reasons. It’s either to go out and have fun, or to look for love for most people. Some people aren’t in it for fun or for love, though. They don’t like the feeling of being single and want the social perks allowed by not being perceived as being single.
For Fun
Let’s face it, when things are going well, dating is a lot of fun. You have an attractive partner to go out with, have great experiences with, and for a lot of people, that beats experiencing life alone. Some people have even more fun when they can take their date with them in a friends group, or date with other couples. Daytrips, festivals, summer nights together at the swimming pool, and dinners out at great restaurants are just a few of the fun things you can do with a date.
For Love
We meet people to love every day. You never know where you will meet a new friend, adoptive family member, or soulmate. You also never know when a date can turn into love. Dating someone, or spending time with them gives you the opportunity to get to know them, see the best and worst of them, and decide if you want them in your life long term. Some people say they knew the minute they met someone they would love them for life, but not everyone is that lucky. Love takes a while to build sometimes, and dating someone gives you time to see if it happens. Is love at first sight real? Find out here: Is Love at First Sight Real?
For Social Status
Some people feel that dating someone long term, or dating a lot of people gives them a certain social standing that being single doesn’t. It doesn’t necessarily change your social status, but it does change how you socialize. If you’re dating one person seriously, you will be included in the social circle with their family and friends. If you get a lot of dates with a lot of different people it will change how people perceive you. Some people will think of you as highly attractive if so many people are interested, and it will make them more interested. Some other people will think you are an emotionally shallow person who can’t form meaningful relationships and hops around for attention.
Tips to Be a Great Date
Dating can be difficult, intimidating, and make you wonder how to date “the right way.” There is really not a “right way” to date, but there are a few things we should all do when we are dating. The most important thing is to always be yourself. Don’t tell too much personal information when you are first getting to meet someone, and ask people about themselves. Be honest, though, never trying to hide things and make sure to!
Be Yourself
There is only one person like you on earth. There are people out there who share similar traits, but none of them are you. Dating is designed to help people get to know one another. Never try to change yourself to get people to like you. If they are meant to be in your life, they automatically will. If they don’t, they are not right for you, and you can date someone else. A first date doesn’t necessarily lead to marriage, but it can let you know if it is someone you don’t want to see again.
Don’t Overshare
Have you ever been on a first date and they unload their emotions on you or complained about an ex? What about a date who shows up complaining about their job, their family, or a fight they just had with a friend? That’s called oversharing, and it’s a major turnoff. Most people have had heartbreaks, but it’s the wrong thing to talk about at first. Dates are designed to help us get to know one another’s interests, personalities, and energies. You can easily tell if you’re on a date with a psychic vampire. Learn the signs of psychic vampires here: How to Deal with an Energy Vampire
Ask Them About Themselves
It’s important to reveal things about yourself to let your date know who you are, but it’s just as important to listen when they try to show you how they are. A lot of people talk about their education and career as well as goals for the future. That’s all important, but it’s not everything. Ask your date about their interests and what kind of things they do in their spare time. Learning what people are passionate about tells you a lot about them.
Be Honest
Never hide how you are from a date. If they like you, they are going to find out things on the next date, or another one after that, and if you’re dishonest, they will think they can’t trust you. Are there things you’re not confident about? Your date lacks confidence in some areas too. Don’t hide truths about yourself or pretend to be someone you’re not. It’s always best to be truthful, even if a date asks an uncomfortable question, than to be dishonest. Are little white lies okay on a date? Find out here: Are White Lies Ok? | The Truth
Have Fun
Life is made to be enjoyed. Don’t allow yourself to be so nervous on a date that you can’t enjoy yourself. Laugh and joke with your date, and don’t worry that a date might think you laugh too loud or have a weird sense of humor. Order the food you like on the menu instead of pretending you don’t eat much and wear the comfortable clothes you like instead of the overly confining outfit that looks fancy. If you do things to make yourself miserable on a date, you will have a difficult time focusing on getting to know the person you’re on the date with. One sign that is genuine is Leo and you can read about them here: Leo Traits | Star Sign in The Spotlight
Ten Fun Date Ideas
When you want to have a good time with someone, especially on a first date, the go-to dinner and/or a movie might not cut it. Maybe you want to impress your date with how fun you are, and the best way to do that is to just have fun. Creative ways to have a great date are to do things like hitting nature trails or parks and enjoy the weather or share your hobbies with your date. Even if you don’t fall in love, they will always remember what a fun date you were.
Nature Walks
A surprisingly great date is a walk in nature. A picnic in the park, nature trail hike, or even stargazing under a full moon provides fun, unexpected ways to spend time with your date. The haunting beauty of the winter landscape at your local park can fill you both with wonder. Walks at the park with your dogs are fun, and a good way to see the sensitive side of each other. Dates don’t have to cost money and walks in nature are a great free date idea.
Live Music
Instead of watching a movie screen, go to the theatre or a concert outdoors and see a live show. This is a great way to discover whether your date has similar tastes in music as you, and it can be a chance to bond over music and support local artists. The arts can lead to great self-discovery and you can read more here: Creating - Discovering Who You Are Through the Arts
Bookstores
Most people love books, and bookstores are a great date idea. Book stores don’t just have books though. They have events, media, and some of them even have cafes for snacks, coffees, and even meals. Bookstore dates are a great opportunity to discover one another’s interests, and help build your book collection.
Tea Houses
Lots of people meet for coffee on a date, but teahouses are another great place to have a date. Not everyone likes coffee, and today’s teahouses offer things like herbal blends and sweet boba tea treats. Teahouses are typically quiet intimate places, and they have an idyllic, romantic atmosphere. Perfect for a date! Learn about tea leaf readings here: The Essential Guide to Tea Leaf Readings
Art Dates
Maybe you don’t think you have artistic talent, but art is fun anyways. Paint your own pottery studios, arts museum tours, and sip and paint wine events are a great way to break the ice and show your date a good time. Even if you’re not an artist, you can spend an afternoon or evening enjoying creativity with a date, and have an experience you won’t forget.
Share Your Hobbies
If you’re an archer, a horseback rider, a birdwatcher, a crocheter, a weight trainer, or even a musician, take your date to an event where your hobbies are included. You can invite them along to your piano recital, take them to the gym where you train, or teach them the fine art of archery for an afternoon. They might have never experienced such things and really enjoy getting to know you. Are you a collector of haunted dolls? Let your date read about them here: Beautiful or Terrible? The Haunted Doll Story
Go Dancing
Want a chance to get close to your date, and find out if affection is their love language? Take them dancing. Maybe you’re not the greatest dancer, but your date will appreciate the effort. Dancing is a fun way to experience music, express yourself- even if you do it poorly- and an even better way to have fun. So take your date dancing. They will love it.
Visit an Orchard
What local farms can you take your date to? Apples, berries, or oranges may grow locally. Take your date to a pick-your-own farm, and you can both load up on the bounty of the earth. If you’re lucky, you will have a winery where you can do a wine tasting, or even a distillery that has whiskey tastings. Read about the spiritual meaning of fruits in dreams here: Fruit Meanings in Dreams | A Spiritual Guide
Go Antiquing
Is there anything more fun than browsing through the aisles of yesteryear? Antique malls and vintage shops provide interesting finds and great things to discuss with a date. Antiquing will help you both get a feel for one another’s tastes and interests. Some long-term couples even make regular antiquing a priority.
Get a Psychic Reading
A romantic way to treat a date is with a psychic reading. Even first dates are fun when they include palmistry, oracle readings, or rune castings. Psychic readings are a great way to learn about your date and see what the future holds. Can you trust online psychics? Find out here: How to Find a Legitimate Psychic Medium Online
Dating is a great way to get to know someone and find out if you have enough in common to begin building a relationship. It can be intimidating to be yourself at first, but it’s important to be honest so you can find out if you’re compatible. Have fun on dates doing things like dancing, visiting orchards, or even antiquing, and time will tell if you and your date are true loves, or if they are someone you had the good fortune of spending a fun date with.
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