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Dating shouldn’t be that hard

The dating scene can be a tough one to navigate through and it sure doesn’t get any easier once you hit the big Three-Oh. You start to feel like maybe it will never happen, you are sick of going to your friends and family’s big day without any plans for yourself in sight. Then there is the dating, you sit awkwardly across from someone and simply try to find the most interesting things to talk about and if you like them then it gets really tough. Then you start to worry if your date is having a good time, if they like you, it, will there be a second date, it can be very stressful. Well I have come up with 5 great ideas that will make your next date go so smooth that you will wonder where the time went.

When you get to a certain age hopefully your priorities begin to change, and if you are still dating hitting a bar for the evening may not be one of them, especially on a first date. Instead plan a date that will provide you plenty to talk about, that is fun and some place to showcase your personality. A great place for that can be an aquarium. Try to go on a Saturday in the afternoon; this is great for two reasons. This will give you enough time to browse the exhibits and chat with each other. Want to make it real interesting sign up with a tour group and be the cut-ups in the back. The second reason is it will provide you with great dinner conversation, especially if your tour guide has to keep urging you to pay attention.

Another great idea is to go to a pottery painting place or glass blowing. It’s fun, creative and you get to be your regular geeky self. One drawback is that pottery painting can be expensive, usually it cost by the hour and you also have to pay for the pottery that you paint. So save a few bucks and choose one large piece of pottery and paint it together. That way you each can add your own unique touches to your piece and maybe someday that very piece can adorn your mantle. After the two of you are done creating your masterpiece head out for an early dinner. Go someplace fun like the hottest restaurant in your area. If you get in early there should be no problem getting a table and because there will be less diners you won’t feel rushed.

A great date idea for the adventurous types is to go horseback riding. This is a cool idea if neither of you are an avid rider. You will most likely have to follow a guide and be with a group of people, so again you can fall to the back and follow the crowd, but still be able to hold a conversation with each other. Just don’t fall too far behind, your horse may stop and you might not be able to get him moving again. Again plan a date like this in the early afternoon and have an early dinner at the ranch that you choose to ride. The date will most likely have to end after dinner only because you both will smell like horses and not really want to do anything later on, but this can definitely leave your date wanting more.

Museums are a very good choice for first dates as well, with the exception of art museums. Art can be a little to intellectual for a first date, but museums like natural science, historic and even pop culture are great choices. Why, simple because this is stuff you already know, it will be like taking a trip down memory lane, like you are a kid again. This will also help take your mind off the fact that you are a thirty something dater. Chances are you will be more relaxed and let your date see the charming inner child in you, after all that is who we fall in love with isn’t it? Then afterward head someplace like the Hard Rock Cafe, the nostalgia will continue through out dinner. Just be careful, you may end up hanging out way past you bedtime, but you will definitely be looking forward to a second date.

One last idea for a great date is to hit a magic show. Magic is fun, it’s mysterious and it’s entertaining. Have you ever seen a magic show that you could take your eyes off? I know its weird right; even though we know that it’s not real we are somehow always amazed at seeing a rabbit pulled out of a top hat. Almost every show that I have been to involved audience participation, which is always fun to watch. Hey if you are lucky maybe you and your date can be sawed in half together. Now that is not a story that you hear everyday. The only problem with going to a magic show is that they are usually later in the evening, around 8 pm so if you plan to have dinner as well the date may be a little rushed to get to the show on time.

No matter what idea you choose the date is ultimately up to you, try to be yourself and not worry about impressing your date. Think of it as hanging out with a new friend, have fun make a memory. Not only will your date go more smoothly but you just might find the person who you won’t mind spending the rest of your life with.

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• Shoot for an early date: This takes the pressure off the idea of sex. A date that ends around 8 pm is perfect, it’s not that late that you can’t do something else if you like but yet it is still early enough to get home and relax for the evening if you like. Guys keep in mind women like to call up their girlfriends and go over every detail of dates, if it goes great you will have her thinking about you all night.
• Try not to go on dates that encourage competitiveness: No one likes to lose at anything so leave the competitiveness at home for the night. Or better yet see who can tell the funniest story about themselves. That would be a much better ice breaker than trying to beat the pants off your date.
• Know when to end the date: It’s one thing if you are out on a date and you both are still wound up and having a good time, then by all means have fun, but if you see that your date is beginning to get tired politely end the date. There will be many more times to hang out so don’t be over anxious.
• Finally if you had a good time say so: it’s always good to hear that you have made someone happy, well for me it is, so if you have truly enjoyed your dates company let them know. They will appreciate your honesty and anyway who wants to play guessing games at this stage in life right.