Sometimes while dating or in relationships things can get habitual and mundane. Before you know it, it’s the usually dinner and a movie then back to the house for drinks. Yawn. Why not turn it up a notch and do something different from your normal weekend routine? Whether dating or in a relationship, it always helps to try to make things fun and interesting. Check out the below eight ideas that may can break up some of the monotony.
1. Play A Game
Trapped in doors? Play a game. Board games, video games, card games, shooting pool; you name it. Yeah I know what you’re thinking, “this could get boring fast” but why not make it interesting by placing bets on the outcome. Maybe the loser has to run to the end of the block naked? Well just use your own judgment here.
I know this isn’t for everyone. Whether you have your own personal firearm or have never fired one before, why not take a trip to the gun range? If it’s just to practice and brush up on your skills or just to fire off something the gun range has for use in stock; going to a gun range can be a fun and unique date. Regardless if you are a gun lover or not firing a gun can be an exhilarating experience. Thanks to Nick Delmacy for this idea.
Come on guys. We have to expand our horizons and find something to do besides indoor activities and only venturing outside to cook on the grill. Find a local national park or hiking trail to just get away from the city. Get some fresh air and take in nature. Or find a local park and toss a football or frisbee around. Hell, if it’s windy fly a kite. I would suggest avoiding parks that act as the cruising or hook up spots. You don’t want to run into a past fling or an Ex when you’re out on a date.
This is another suggestion that I know isn’t for everyone. Many people have a fear of heights. However if you are a mini-thrill-seeker, the adrenaline rush from riding roller coasters is a blast. Have you noticed you rarely see people who are not smiling or laughing when they get off a roller coaster? Why?…Because it’s fun. An added plus is that amusement parks are great for people watching.
Take a trip to Las Vegas. Plan a fishing trip. What about a beach or cabin get away? Being able to travel and relax and just be a dude with your dude is the greatest. What about an in-town ManCation? Rent a hotel room for the weekend and get massages or manicures and pedicures together. Side Note: In my opinion, I think traveling should be reserved for men who have been dating for a couple of months or are in a full fledged relationship.
NFL, College Football, Basketball, Baseball, Hockey, oh and don’t forget boxing or MMA. Testosterone filled sporting events are always perfect for a date. You don’t have to be a follower or fan of any of the competing teams or players in order to enjoy the experience and environment. Sporting events are another activity that is good for people watching.
Yep…you can experience a little culture and education while still having fun. Regardless if its art, science, heritage, natural history, space or aviation; museums can evoke emotions and wonder. Why not make a date to view a Picasso, look at enormous dinosaur fossils, or be mesmerized by the wonders of the universe. You would be surprised at what philosophical conversations you and your date can have as a result.
8. Make A Scrap Book
This would definitely be more geared towards those in a relationship. What better way to reminisce over your adventures when you two were dating by making a date to make a scrap book. However keep in mind; I’m not talking about your Grandma’s family style scrap book with lace and dollies. Keep it simple by purchasing a regular photo album that will not only house photos you have taken together but items from activities you have done together as well. For example; old ticket stubs from movies, concerts, football games, etc. Or what about a receipt from a hotel stay or a car rental receipt from a past road trip? It’s your scrap book, so do what you want. My partner and I actually have matching scrap books that we share with family and friends or if we are feeling really mushy we can look at them together when we are on the phone and just laugh.
So what do you think of these ideas? What are some of your interesting ideas for spicing up your dates?
OckyDub
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In principle, these are EXCELLENT ideas…but most of these take money…and for whatever reason more money than a lot of guys I know are willing (or more often, able) to spend on another guy. So that’s the real trouble. Too many broke dudes, wanting another guy to pick him up, pay for him, and drop him back off…all while maintaining that attitude they emulate of a diva of their choice.
LOL…dude. You on another level with this but I understand; however #1 and #3 are not expensive.
Beside if you kicking it with a dude who needs you to pick him up, pay for him and drop him back off…either date a woman or find another dude.
Best advice ever?
“Beside if you kicking it with a dude who needs you to pick him up, pay for him and drop him back off…either date a woman or find another dude.”
Yup.
All these are great ideas Ocky. Man… one day I’ll be doing this!
These are actually really good ideas @ocky, I don’t think #1 is such a great idea for beginning of dating or on first dates just because early on in the process u don’t want to set urself up for slipping and falling on the dick prematurely. #2 is shocking a good idea, I think going out to gun range and seeing a man handle a powerful machine such as a gun is a very sexy image, it brings out that alpha male instinct,it can really make u want to jump a guys bones (now I sound like a thirsty bottom), these are some really good ideas outside of the normal go to the movies and dinner things.
All of these are the types of things I really consider as dates. A movie or a dinner outing is simply that. I can cook dinner or watch a movie at home. They are so cliche and unoriginal. A friend and I just recently went horseback riding. I went back in December on a date to the gun range. I get a good number of date ideas from LivingSocial deals that I’ll get. I am a very adventuresome guy and love to try new things. One thing I really want to try is to go sky diving. In my mind I want to go white water rafting, but from the things I have seen from it, I am still a little bit nervous. The next date I would love to go on is to a sporting event. I enjoy going to high school or college football games, they aren’t expensive, and easily accessible. As soon as I find someone interested in going, that will be my next venture.” alt=”” title=”” class=”bbcode-image” />
Yeah man. Sounds like you have some very interesting date activities. I don’t understand my aversion to white water rafting but I feel I will do it one day.
I love me an “adventuresome” and sporty dude. I’m not sporty myself but the thrill of being at sports games gets my adrenaline pumping. I consider this all great dates. I did this with my ex very early on in our dating (before making it official) we went river rafting as our 1st date and it was an instant catch for the both of us. Gives u a great momentum to get to know someone outside of the cliché and whether or not they are a team player (which is what i look for) Running track, picnics, camping and hiking are amongst the few, not forgeting dance classes together. Really wanna try horse riding and ofcause Sky diving no doubt.
For now I’m preserving myself for a dude that will be on the same level as me
“Date?”
You mean Gay Men actually do that? ok lol
Exactly…hookups are always available, but goin to a game, or sum1 comin over to play 1..who ur genuinely attracted to..idk..
This is a great article. I love dating and these are some fantastic ideas to do besides just sex! Great job!
Kyle Phoenix, author
I’d absolutely love the museum. In LA the Getty Villa is amazing! However, I feel that scrapbooking would age me twenty fold, or so LOL
This was just what the doc ordered, cause my dates are quickly turning into appointments for just sex, i am worth more than that, had to tell two peeps no we can’t hang if sex is the only thing you want,and that was kinda hard to do cause, sex on demand is fun but there is more to life then f.bz if you feel me nuff said.
Love these ideas!
Getting out is definitely the best imo – there’s so much to talk about when you get back after you’ve been out sharing an experience.