7 Offbeat Date Ideas You Need To Try Out
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It doesn’t matter for how long you’ve been dating your partner (it could be a few weeks or months or even a couple of years), every date needs to be special. You need to end up with sparkling memories that would take your relationship on a new high altogether. But aren’t you bored of the classic, old-school dinner dates and movie nights? It feels so platonic and seems like it isn’t enough for a relationship to bloom further.
So, you need to get out of that mold of store-bought romance and conventional date ideas. Level up and try to compliment your personal interests with his, and plan unconventional dates. The dates may be off-track, but they will certainly get the two of you closer like never before. Comfy coupledom will only leave you as a dull duo with all talk but no spice at all.
In that spirit, here’s a list of some uber romantic and unconventional date ideas that you and your partner could try. Read on!
1. Hit The Karaoke Bar
Music can bring people closer and help them stay connected. It helps to bring your body and brain in sync as a couple (1). You don’t have to be a singer or a musician here. Just drink a few shots at the bar with your partner, pick a duet song, and get singing like no one’s watching you. And if you fear the crowd, just look into his eyes and sing your heart out. It will leave you feeling so connected.
2. Explore Flea Markets And Food Festivals
The three-course meals at a restaurant could leave you both bored. How about taking a tour of the flea market right down the lane? Flea markets are known to provide you with a complete package of entertainment in terms of food, drinks, music, and even shopping. Hand in hand, walk through the market and stop by whatever interests you both as a couple and have fun.
And if you are dating a foodie, take him to food festivals and bond over food. Learn about those new sinful desserts and the lip-smacking new dishes. You could go home and try cooking it together as well!
3. Traverse The Museums And Art Galleries Together
If your relationship is in the initial stage of understanding each other and you are looking at laying a strong foundation together, consider taking long walks with your partner. With a map in hand, walk through your city to all those museum and art galleries. Take a holy dip in the world of art and let the art color your life.
4. Enter The Gaming Arcade
Engaging yourselves in an activity of common interest can help the two of you to understand your strengths and weaknesses. Explore the gaming world! Sit down and play games like Mario or feel the “The Fast and the Furious” in you with those car racing games – you are bound to have loads of fun!
If indoor games aren’t both of your fortes, then opt for outdoor games. Maybe you could learn a new sport together as well. Learning a new game together will keep you both on the same page. Keep score while you’re at it. It’s time to be a kid again!
5. Try Impromptu Getaways
Don’t just lay on a couch together in the comfort of your home – head out! Sweep your partner off their feet by taking them on an unplanned trip. Find the cheapest flight ticket or just rent out a vintage car and set off to a destination nearby. Explore the place and have fun!
Bring a couple souvenir from wherever you have traveled to. In fact, make it a couple ritual (2). Someday, while sipping a cup of hot coffee, you both might take a look at the souvenir collection and recall all the fun memories associated with it.
6. A Cook-Off Date
How about cooking your own three-course meal at home? Both of you could cook different three-course meals for each other and see whose is the best. Cooking for each can be really romantic. Oh, and get playful while cooking (wink, wink). Making and indulging in dishes together will help you develop a common preference of flavors amongst the both of you. A study says that couples who have similar tastes stay longer together (3). So, get cooking and keep your relationship going.
7. Ditch The Dinner Date And Go For A Breakfast Date
A breakfast date on an early Sunday morning? Go for it! Don’t just go to a place that’s down the lane. You could go on a long drive and watch a beautiful sunrise while sipping some hot coffee and indulging in those sinful waffles and a sumptuous breakfast platter.
Move away from breakfast in bed and break the monotony!
So, ladies! Go all creative with your date ideas and make your love interest feel special. Ditch the age-old, boring ideas of romance and plan your dates so that’ll forever be exciting. It’s time to make memories that will last for a lifetime. You’ve got any suggestions on this? Do leave your comments below.
