Creative Date Ideas

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My friends, if you... like me, are one of the many who are playing "the dating game" this lens is for you! I am not an expert in the field of dating; if I was, I would probably not be wasting my time righting this lens. In my pursuits however, I have come across a lot of creative date ideas that are a lot of fun. Bellow I have listed a few of my favorite ideas, and a handful of resources to help you find some more creative ideas. I also added a few tips for making your dates a success. Dating should be fun! And it can be if you put some effort into it. So jump up off that sofa, drop the chips, and get out there. Find a girl/guy and have a good time! --> Date ideas or Party ideas

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Dating advice and tips

Tip 1 # Confidence
Be confident in yourself! Confidence is extremely attractive. Studies have shown that confident people are far more successful than those who are timid and shy. If you are confident you are a lot more likely to have fun in your dating. Don't worry too much about what others think of you - most of our fears when it comes to dating are illogical.

Tip 2 # Understanding
Realize that not every guy/girl you go on a date with is going to feel the same way about you, as you do about them. If you are understanding of this fact, things will be much easier. Don't take it personally if a girl or guy is not interested in you, we all have different preferences, just because one person does not feel strongly for you, does not mean nobody else will. Taking a casual approach to dating will help to avoid drama and heart ache.

Tip 3 #Planning
Successful dates most always require a bit of planning. Take the time to organize exactly what it is you are going to do. If you are well organized and don't have a lot of dead time in your date, it is likely to be a lot more fun. Be creative in your date planning. There are a lot of fun creative things to do on a date! Check a few of the links I have added below to get your creative juices flowing.

Creative Dates To Try

Here are 10 creative date ideas worth trying

1. Go on a "Video Scavenger Hunt"
Directions: Each team has a video camera and a list of scenarios to get footage of -- Here are a few possible ideas: Interview a complete stranger about something random, find a random stranger and greet them like an old friend, pretend to know them from somewhere, stage a "break up", yell at each other and draw lots of attention, try on clothing for the opposite sex. As you can tell, this can be a ton of fun, especially when you go back and watch your footage.

2. Play the game "Bigger or Better"
Directions: Each couple starts with something small-go door to door in your neighborhood asking people to triad you for something bigger or better than the item. At the end of a specified amount of time, gather together as a group and vote on who got the biggest and best item.

3. Make a movie together-find odd props around the house, then come up with a funny scenario to act out.

4. Have a progressive meal
Directions: Select different restaurants around town and go to each one. Order drinks at one, appetizers at another, go somewhere new for the main course, and top it off with your favorite desert in town.

5. Go ice blocking-slide down big hills on a large block of ice. Bring towels to lay on the ice (to sit on).

6. Make Tee Shirts - start with some blank white or collared tees, then get creative with sharpies and paint.

7. Story time-take turns recording pieces of a story
Directions: One person starts recording a story while the other leaves the room ending their segment with "and then%u2026" the other person picks up telling the next part of the story, and ends their segment with "and then%u2026" this continues until someone decides to tell "The end".

8. Bring out your food loving artsy side. Sculpt whole blocks of IceCream. Add toppings to make it more detailed and make sure the Ice Cream is well frozen. Get an off brand so it's not soft or smooth. It's messy and sticky but tasty and fun.

9. Set up a tent in your front room, sit in the tent and eat dinner on a blanket--roast marshmallows over a candle.

10. Dollar date
Directions: start with a main dish (like pizza) then go to the store and give each person $1. Each person chooses something (for a dollar or less) to have with your main dish.

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Dating Tips

Here are five quick tips to improve your dating life!

1. Preparation
Preparation is key to a successful date, especially if you are the one planning the date. Take some time to plan out what you will do and where you will go. A date that is well planned will almost always go much more smoothly than one you threw together or didn't plan at all.
2. Look your best
Get you're hair cut, take a shower, dress well (but appropriate for the activities you will be participating in). Maybe go shopping or where something new. Looking your best will help you to be confident and enjoy the date even more.
3. Think about your Goals for the date
Sparking up a relationship is not the goal of every date; if you just want to have a good time and enjoy the date, make that your goal. If you are looking to spark a relationship think about how you will act and what you want to accomplish. Maybe this is the night you decide to hold her hand.
4. Make time for dating
If you never set time aside for dating it is easy to get "too busy" - Dating is important! Try to make plans for your date well in advance so you have plenty of time to prepare and plan for the date and to ask the right person.
5. Enjoy Dating
Most of the people you date will likely not be a great match for you. So just have fun and look for the good positive qualities your date has, while keeping in mind the qualities and traits you are looking for.

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Creative Date Idea Links

Find Fun Date Ideas Here to Get your Creativity Going. -- Just remember it does not matter so much what you do.. What matters is who you are with and how you act when you are with them. Just have fun! Be creative and don't stress. Dating is all about having a good time, if its not fun, its not worth your time.
Nifty Date Ideas | Loads of Creative Date ideas
This is probably my favorite resource for dating ideas. They have a lot of great ideas!

How To Get A Girl To Like You

First Tip for how to get a girl to like you: Respect.
Girls appreciate respect. Respect is the most essential quality in the dating art. The more you show it to others, the more you will receive it in return. A respectful attitude toward "the girl you want to like you" shows her that you value her as a person. Learn not to judge her interests- respect her point of view, her personal boundaries, her beliefs and her values. This general respect will translate into small actions, and ones that will be noticed by the girl who's attention you want to get. Don't interrupt her when she is talking. Open her car door etc...

Second tip for how to get a girl to like you: Sincerity.
Girls react positively to those that are sincere. Never try to be something you are not. Avoid being a chameleon personality, who changes favorites, attitudes, and perspectives with each person. Sincere people have little to hide, and do not fear "being discovered" by those around them. As you follow the general rule of being sincere with those you date, you will find that you think before you speak, that you say things that you mean, that your compliments are more meaningful and believable. You will find you become more thoughtful and appreciative of others, and you will find that you attract sincere people to you.

Third tip for how to get a girl to like you: Don't take yourself so seriously. Relax. Trying to make a girl like you can be a source of great anxiety and awkwardness. These can both be avoided if you maintain a casual outlook. People that learn to laugh at themselves, and take things one step at a time find that they are more relaxed in a date setting, and have an easier time talking and being themselves. Those who relax help their date to feel relaxed, and you then have an opportunity to talk openly and honestly, without worrying too much about hidden meanings and if the other person is having a good time. Those who are too uptight often cannot enjoy the date, and will find that their date doesn't enjoy them much. Sometimes things will not go as planned. It could be a flat tire, or a forgotten wallet, or a sold out show. Those who stay low-key will find that they are less upset by these setbacks, and will be less bothered and flustered when seeking a solution. They also gain an easy security-a confidence in their abilities as a valuable person. Remember, you want this girl to like you and not care so much what you do on your date, as long as that person is with you.

Fourth tip for how to get a girl to like you: Integrity.
It goes a long way. Integrity means living the way that you say you do. Honesty - It is more than not lying. Never say you are something that you are not. It will not help you to win in any area. Never say you believe something that you don't. Never do something that you normally would not do just to impress someone else. This keys into the sincerity idea, but also goes beyond it. Integrity is a rare quality, and those who have it will find that they are not easily compromised by difficult situations. They are able to express their desires and beliefs easily, and have confidence in themselves. They reflect a high self- esteem and positive thinking. Those with integrity will find they attract others who hold similar standards of living, and will more easily determine those with whom they can be happy.

Fifth tip for how to get a girl to like you: A slightly different thread for number five... hygiene.
Basic cleanliness and appearance makes a huge difference on your success in the dating zone. Brush your teeth, shave etc... When you take care of yourself, it makes you more appealing to others, whether dating or not, and it will have an impact on your level of confidence. If you are going to see that "girl who you want to like you" make sure you are feeling and looking your best. Girls notice things like bad breath, scruffy faces and greasy hair before they notice that winning personality. Give them a chance to see your good qualities by making a good first impression.

Number six tip for how to get a girl to like you: Kindness and charm.
I group these together because you should never try to use charm without kindness. Charm is something that most people talk about, but don't really know what it is. That is why I put kindness into the same category. If you treat your date with genuine kindness - That is what charm is. True charm cannot exist without kindness. Those who are kind will find charm comes without trying. Those who try to be charming without being kind will appear fake or insincere. In essence, kindness is charm. How do you treat people with kindness? Have genuine concern for their well-being and happiness.

Here is a short list of basic things you can do to get a girl to like you.

1. Don't talk about dates you have had with other people, especially on a first date. Believe me, you can find better things to talk about.
2. Try not to compare your date with others, even in your mind. It is hard enough for that person as it is.
3. Don't talk about yourself the whole time. People have a tendency to talk about themselves too much, especially when they are nervous. If you feel like you need to say something, ask a question instead. Remember to listen as much as you speak.
4. Don't put her down, or demean her in any way. Respect. Always respect. 5. Respect your date's personal space and boundaries. Never make them uncomfortable. This will not work in your favor.

So there you have it! if you want to get a girl to like you, these qualities and attributes will help. Just remember these qualities, take practice. The artist works and learns through experience, and so will you.

You will find that as you work on these few generalities, you will like the person that you become. Becoming a better person is how to get a girl to like you!

Remember if she doesn't fall for you its not a failure, you will learn more about yourself and eventually you will find the girl your are meant to be with. There is no perfect way to get every girl to like you. But as you become a better person you will find you attract more people to you.

Source of this info: How To Get A Girl To Like You

Date Night Ideas

Couples and Married Folks

Sometimes its hard for married people and couples to find good date ideas for them. Most of the sites you find online only have date ideas that are tailored to teens and unmarried singles -- Well here is a great page for you! -- Date Night Ideas

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Here are a few creative date ideas

Make a movie together-This can be a lot of fun! And there are so many possibilities. Start by finding a few odd props around the house, then come up with a funny scenario to act out.

Have a backwards date and do everything backwards. For example eat desert first and walk backward everywhere you go.

Buy flowers or something else and give them to random people on the street who look like they need a "pick-me-up"

Go out with some clip boards and do a survey in a public place. Use funny questions-- ask about how many times people brush their teeth or ask them what they had for dinner.

Go panning for gold in a river. Wear a funny hat and act like you really need to find some.

Go to a restaurant-just order appetizers

Go chat with random people and see how long people will talk with you in public place.

Make kites-go to a local park to fly them.

Go on a scavenger hunt in your neighborhood to find all the ingredients you need to make cookies. When the cookies are made, take them to a mutual friend or maybe a grandparent.

Why do you date?

One thing that is important to remember is why you are dating. Decide what it is you are looking for. Dating is a way to get to know people and to find out qualities and attributes you want to have in a future long term relationship/marriage. When you are seeking people to date, chose those who you think have the qualities you are looking for. There is no use wasting your time dating those you know are not a good match for you. That is not to say you should not go on at least a first date, but after that, if you know it's not going anywhere, don't waste your time!

Remember

Be Creative - Be Confident - Be Understanding - And Have Fun!

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  • StellaSingles Apr 29, 2011 @ 3:02 pm | delete
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  • Ladymermaid Dec 30, 2010 @ 3:21 pm | delete
    Great handle. Hope you have a wonderful New Year.
  • jakesneol Dec 10, 2010 @ 12:36 am | delete
    Some great tips and advice here! but.... could you maybe add a few more actual date ideas? again good lens, lots of fun.
  • ChanceEdwards Oct 18, 2010 @ 7:11 pm | delete
    I love this idea!

    Buy flowers or something else and give them to random people on the street who look like they need a "pick-me-up"
  • ZackTucker Oct 18, 2010 @ 6:54 pm | delete
    I agree great Tips and some fun ideas! Thanks
  • slotowngal Oct 17, 2010 @ 5:38 am | delete
    Great dating advice!
  • mantasticman Oct 18, 2010 @ 10:43 am | delete
    Thanks Slotowngal!

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First Date Advice

Dating Tip #1: Preparation
Preparation is key to a successful date, especially if you are the one planning the date. Take some time to plan out what you will do and where you will go. A date that is well planned will almost always go much more smoothly than one you threw together or didn't plan at all.

Dating Tip #2: Look your best
Get you're hair cut, take a shower, dress well (but appropriate for the
activities you will be participating in). Maybe go shopping or wear something new. Looking your best will help you to be confident and enjoy the date even more.

Dating Tip #3: Think about your Goals for the date
Sparking up a relationship is not the goal of every date; if you just want to have a good time and enjoy the date, make that your goal. If you are looking to spark a relationship think about how you will act and what you want to accomplish. Maybe this is the night you decide to hold her hand.

Dating Tip # 5: Make time for dating
If you never set time aside for dating it is easy to get "too busy" - Dating is important! Try to make plans for your date well in advance so you have plenty of time to prepare and plan for the date and to ask the right person.

Dating Tip # 6: Enjoy Dating!
Most of the people you date will likely not be a great match for you. So just have fun and look for the good positive qualities your date has, while keeping in mind the qualities and traits you are looking for.

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