So you finally got the person you like to say yes to a date. You’re probably ecstatic about that, but you’ve also probably realized that it isn’t the hard part. You still have to come up with fun date ideas and do your best to plan a perfect date.
Knowledge is indeed power
If you don’t know much about the person, then it’s best to play it safe by going with tried-and-tested dating ideas. Pick a nice coffee shop and get to know your date over some sandwiches and lattes. This way, you can gauge whether the two of you would hit it off well enough to go on more dates. If you don’t like the way the date goes, then you can just leave it at that.
If you’ve already been out with the person before or if you already have an idea about what your date likes and dislikes, then it would be easier for you to plan a date. Take into consideration the person’s likes while at the same time making sure that the date will be one that both of you will enjoy. If you know that your date loves hiking but you’d rather have your teeth drilled instead of trekking long distances, then don’t organize a hiking trip. After all, both of you should have fun during the date.
Make the necessary preparations
Once you’ve already decided on where you’re going to go and what activities you’re going to do, you then have to make the necessary preparations so that your date goes smoothly. If, for example, your date happens to love sports and you’ve decided to watch a ball game with him or her, make sure that you get tickets to the game in advance. Check whether there are still available tickets and if there are, call your date and ask if he or she is amenable to your plan. If not, then perhaps you could think of another activity or just move the date to another date if your date’s schedule is the problem.
Don’t just focus on the activity
When preparing for a date, it’s only natural that you spend time thinking about where to go and what you two are going to do. But you also have to think about how you’re going to act during the date. The key here is to focus on getting to know your date better and enjoying the time that you have together. Be interested in what your date has to say and make yourself interesting as well. After all, your attitude can spell the difference between a perfect date and a horrible one.