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Written by Jennifer Nickert
Dating is so much fun and important in a
relationship. You’re first moments together create your memories
for the rest of your life together, so you want them to be
creative, touching and fun. At the same time you don’t want to
break the bank because who knows if you will spend more than a few
weeks with this person. I’m just being realistic! Dating doesn’t
have to cost a lot.
Men, here is a HUGE tip for you. Women like
the thought that goes into things more than the things themselves
most of the time. I love flowers, but I get nauseous when I think
of the cost. I’m too practical and I’d rather pay a bill with
that $50.00 you just spent on something that’s going to die in a
few days. So, my ex knowing this about me, only got me flowers
once in 8 years. That was pretty sad for me. I only needed him
to pick a few from our backyard, but he never thought about it. I
was the girl without flowers. He could have cut them out of
magazines, picked them, bought me seed packets, it would have
delighted me.
So, thinking creatively can make someone feel
special and create a lasting once in a lifetime memory.
1. Picnic. Sure, it sounds simple
and common, but how many times have you been on a picnic this
year? I’m betting not many and most of us haven’t done it in
years. You can make it more unique and do a midnight picnic on
the grass or at a park. Put some candles on the table, on the deck
or around a blanket, or even on the living room floor in the dead
of winter.
You can make the food homemade or go to a sub
shop and buy some sandwiches. Grab dessert, or make some
chocolate covered strawberries, or raspberries and cream.
Something sexy. Enjoy the food, the conversation and some kissing
on that blanket afterwards. Make a personalized CD and play some
music and dance. Bring a book of poetry and read some out loud.
Some may think it’s corny, but I’ve never had anyone read me a
poem. Approximate cost of the date $15.00-$40.00 depending on
alcoholic drinks or sodas.
2. Game Night. Have some good old
fashion fun and break out the trivial pursuit or scrabble. I had
this amazing date in the park once playing scrabble. We bought
lunch and sat at a picnic table in the warm sun playing scrabble
all afternoon. It’s one of my most reflected on dates. I can’t
even remember the guy, but I remember the date.
Have some snacks ready and drinks and play
drinking games, bet on who wins. The winner gets a backrub. The
last guy I dated would have the Wii world championship games. The
winner of the total events would get to tell the other what to
do. We’d play for hours, laughing and being active and it would
end with some really fun games of our own.
Be creative, design an invitation on the
computer, pick her some flowers, make a punch or cocktail with
what you have in the house. Make it an event, not a night when
you couldn’t think of anything else to do. Approximate total cost
Free.
3. Dancing. A night out dancing at a
club or bar can get pretty expensive, those drinks add up. So, go
out to a dance class. It’s hours of instruction and fun. Touching
and smiling, and all that eye contact is sexy and good for you.
Not a good first date, but after you’ve been
seeing someone for a while you can suggest an evening of dancing
at a club- just skip the drinks. Enjoy getting dressed up, the
music, people watching and moving your body on the dance floor.
If you find a club without a cover charge it’s a pretty
inexpensive night if you skip alcohol. Approximate total cost
Free to $40.00 depending on the cost of classes.
4. Theater. Broadway can be very
expensive, but a good college production can be as little as
$5.00-$20.00. You can get a student discount if you are in school
or bribe a student to get the tickets for you. College or high
school productions can be excellent and you’ll be supporting local
art and the school. You can make dinner before hand to save on
costs. Slip your hand in your dates and enjoy the evening. Go
for a walk afterwards.
Whatever you do, just put your heart into
it. Everyone deserves something amazing just for them.
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