Picture if you will. At last you get to see your long distance partner after driving for miles. You both decide to go to the cinema. You've picked a good movie to watch. You've got the popcorn. And as the theatre lights lower, you both fall silent. Do you see what's wrong with this picture?
You might just be lucky to get a full weekend together, or maybe just a couple of hours, however long you are planning to spend with one another, choosing a date where you are both silent for the entire time is NOT a very good idea.
Instead try to go for some ideas that will get you chatting, touching and bonding. I'm sure that you can come up with some better ideas if you really put your mind to it. But incase you are struggling, we have laid out our favourites below.
Watching The Stars
Get in your car and drive out 20 minutes away from the city lights. Lay a blanket down and bring some warm chocolate. If you're a tech geek, download an iphone application called "Star Walk" which lets you monitor over 200 thousand celestial bodies and has loads of information about stars and constellations. By having dates like this, it will give you both a great opportunity to talk about your future together and really develop your trust in the relationship.
Ice Skating
You don't have to be a pro figure skater or a world class NHL player to have a fun date at the ice rink. In fact, you don't even have to be good at ice skating at all. You are sure to be grabbing each others hands as you skate around the rink. If it's your first time then you may find it hard to get your balance. But you shouldn't worry, over on the ice now and again. Gents, please remember to give your girl a hand while she gets back on her feet. And Gals, please don't chuckle too much when he falls. This date can get extremely physical and pretty soon I'm sure you'll be pretending to fall just so that you can grab onto each other.
Mountaineering
Another great idea is to pack a lunch box, and a map, and spend the day with each other in the beautiful great outdoors. Be sure you take a camera for those picture perfect moments, and remember to take a makeshift first aid kit and plenty of drinking water. With this activity you will develop your abilities to make decisions together.
Tropical Aquarium
An aquarium can be a wonderful place to spend the day with each other. It will usually be quite quiet during the morning and you will get to see some really cool animals. You can sit there all day and chat with each other, learning about the fish, and also learning more about your partner.
Restaurant
It doesn't have to be extremely expensive, although it can if you want. I am sure your partner would love it if you prepared a meal for them. No matter where you opt to have your dinner date, nothing quite beats eating with candle lights and a rose on the table. And gentlemen, let me give you some advice. A woman just loves it if you prepare a fancy meal for them. Any type of pasta is my favorite.
You might just be lucky to get a full weekend together, or maybe just a couple of hours, however long you are planning to spend with one another, choosing a date where you are both silent for the entire time is NOT a very good idea.
Instead try to go for some ideas that will get you chatting, touching and bonding. I'm sure that you can come up with some better ideas if you really put your mind to it. But incase you are struggling, we have laid out our favourites below.
Watching The Stars
Get in your car and drive out 20 minutes away from the city lights. Lay a blanket down and bring some warm chocolate. If you're a tech geek, download an iphone application called "Star Walk" which lets you monitor over 200 thousand celestial bodies and has loads of information about stars and constellations. By having dates like this, it will give you both a great opportunity to talk about your future together and really develop your trust in the relationship.
Ice Skating
You don't have to be a pro figure skater or a world class NHL player to have a fun date at the ice rink. In fact, you don't even have to be good at ice skating at all. You are sure to be grabbing each others hands as you skate around the rink. If it's your first time then you may find it hard to get your balance. But you shouldn't worry, over on the ice now and again. Gents, please remember to give your girl a hand while she gets back on her feet. And Gals, please don't chuckle too much when he falls. This date can get extremely physical and pretty soon I'm sure you'll be pretending to fall just so that you can grab onto each other.
Mountaineering
Another great idea is to pack a lunch box, and a map, and spend the day with each other in the beautiful great outdoors. Be sure you take a camera for those picture perfect moments, and remember to take a makeshift first aid kit and plenty of drinking water. With this activity you will develop your abilities to make decisions together.
Tropical Aquarium
An aquarium can be a wonderful place to spend the day with each other. It will usually be quite quiet during the morning and you will get to see some really cool animals. You can sit there all day and chat with each other, learning about the fish, and also learning more about your partner.
Restaurant
It doesn't have to be extremely expensive, although it can if you want. I am sure your partner would love it if you prepared a meal for them. No matter where you opt to have your dinner date, nothing quite beats eating with candle lights and a rose on the table. And gentlemen, let me give you some advice. A woman just loves it if you prepare a fancy meal for them. Any type of pasta is my favorite.
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