dating tips
first date ideas for the over 50s, beyond dinner and a film
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a first date does not need to be a grand event. the best ones are simple, relaxed and easy to leave if the spark is not there. here are a few ideas that make conversation flow.
go for a daytime walk
a coffee and a stroll in a park or along the coast is low pressure and easy on the nerves. you are side by side, moving, with plenty to look at when there is a pause. and daytime feels safer for a first meeting.
visit a garden, gallery or market
somewhere with things to react to gives you natural talking points. you learn a lot about someone from what catches their eye.
- a botanical garden or local nature reserve
- a small museum or art gallery
- a farmers market or craft fair
- a garden centre with a good café
keep it short the first time
an hour or two is plenty. if it is going well, you can always extend. if it is not, you have not lost your whole afternoon. always meet in a public place, and tell a friend where you are going.
the goal of a first date is not to fall in love. it is to find out whether you would enjoy a second one.
