My Top 10 Dating Ideas - Some are free, some are a bit of money

10 great date ideas on a budget

Most men magazines and articles say this as well. But we are giving you the real facts on what women would appreciate in a first date.

10. The Art Gallery

Before going on this date, I would suggest that you ask your date if she likes art. If she does, then great, you have a readily available topic of conversation once you get there.
If she doesn’t she may feel out of place and uncomfortable during the time that you are there. This may be due to lack of knowledge or understanding of art or they are just not interested. Photo courtesy of Flickr Friend

9. Paddle Boat Date

In today’s day and age women feel less secure on dates and are more comfortable in public surroundings. The Paddle Boat Date is perfect for that. You still get some privacy but you’re always in the public eye since there are usually others around. Also this type of date can help show your chivalrous side as well. You can do the paddle ling and let her relax during the time your together. Check the area out before you take your date there, this way you can find out about some of the sights surrounding the area and use this information as topics of discussions during the ride.



8. Roller Blading

This one is low cost and fun to do. However there are a couple of downfalls. First one is sweat, I don’t know about the men but women are not keen on sweating in front of their dates, or messing up their mascara. The second is falling on your ass. Most women are not interested on getting bruised the first date. However if you know for sure your date roller blades and are good at it, then by all means go for it.

7. The Zoo

Yep the zoo. It may seem childish to many but to be honest most women love cuddly animals. And in a zoo there are tons of topics for you to continue conversations on. Nothing kills a date more then not having something to talk about.

6. Mini Putt

This date gives the opportunity to see if your date is of a competitive nature. But it is also tons of fun, just remember to let the people behind you play trough this gives you more time with your date as well as shows them that you can be kind as well.

5. Picnic Date

This is a surprisingly cheap date, and it also shows a gently side of the man. Make sure that it is in a semi private area, however to make your date feel secure be sure it is where people can see you. This type of date gives you freedom to talk for longer periods of time. What to bring is easy. Two blankets one for the ground the other in case she gets cold. A light lunch like cheese and crackers, veggies and dip and sliced fruit. Make sure you pick an area where you can see a lot of different things so that ideas for conversations are available.

4. Coffee Date

This is the easiest one, pick your date up or meet them at a coffee shop. This one is not as impressive but it is a safety net that women like.

3. Brunch Date

Try and have this date on the veranda if possible. This helps to set the mood of the date, and takes you out of the dark indoors. With this date, you have a chance to talk, look each other in the eyes and you will know by the end of the date if there is something there because usually there is discussion about the upcoming evening.

2. Camera Date

This was one of the top two and for good reason, it is imaginative and unique. You buy cheap disposable cameras (2 each is good) and bring your date to an area that has great scenery or locations of importance. One couple used the cameras and took a variety of pictures of doors. Yes doors, unique and different doors. This is a great date because it brings out fun in the date as well as gives you a reason for the second date to take place (to develop and create a photo album).

1. Portable DVD Date

This one women loved. It was unique and interesting. It can be done by way of picnic or in your vehicle. Grab a portable DVD player, popcorn, sodas, bottled water and a couple of blankets. If your going to do it with a picnic style it needs to be done later in the evening because of the glare, but if your going to do it with a vehicle style then it can be done right in hers or your driveway.

There are many great ideas out there for you to try for a first date, but honestly women want something unique, different and safe. We want to know you put some effort in thinking of an idea for this date. Try taking the same lame ideas that everyone does and make them unique and your own.

Thanks Linda :)