Where should I go for a first date?

@golfproo (1839)
Canada
July 6, 2007 2:28pm CST
Hi everyone, I have recently met somebody online (yes...online) from a dating site. I cannot believe how much we have in common! It is almost scary. It is a nice welcome change from what I am used to as I have gone through a separation this year and my ex-wife and I had nothing in common. However, I have not physically met this lady yet and am wondering where to go for a first date? I thought about the movies originally but then realized I would not be able to talk to her. Any suggestions?? cheers,
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@icedventi (155)
• United States
6 Jul 07
I've always thought sporting events made the best first date. Some girls are weird about eating in front of men at first so I don't think dinner's a good idea. But if you have a local baseball team or something, she'd probably enjoy that. It'd be exciting but you'd still be able to talk to her.
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@golfproo (1839)
• Canada
6 Jul 07
I never thought about a sporting event. Thank you for the advice. :) cheers,
• United States
6 Jul 07
hey sporting events, unless he/she likes sport too... it might be boring for a girl. I rather go to dinner and see how he acts at the table and what is he going to start with his first date :)
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@sugarfloss (2139)
• Malaysia
6 Jul 07
I met someone online 9 months ago and now we're still dating;) our first date was dinner and a movie.we didn't talk much during dinner but we did talk while walking to the theatre.you can't go wrong with dinner & a movie.so goodluck okay!tell me how it goes;)
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@golfproo (1839)
• Canada
6 Jul 07
Thanks Sugar, I am going to give it a try. I will tell you how it all goes. Hopefully well! :) cheers,
• Malaysia
6 Jul 07
Hope it goes well;) Prayers are with you.
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• India
7 Jul 07
well i think you should take her to a place where you both will be comfortable and will have ample time to talk to each other. a dinner would be just perfect. if you wanna spend time alone with her, take her somewhere which is more secluded and doesn't have many visitors.
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@golfproo (1839)
• Canada
7 Jul 07
Thanks for your input. I think dinner is winning out here. I sure hope I don't run out of things to talke about. I am a little shy naturally. :( cheers,
• Romania
6 Jul 07
if it's a nice sunny day you could go in park, at a walk.. after that a nice dinner in a restaurant from where you have a nice view.
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@golfproo (1839)
• Canada
6 Jul 07
Thanks for the input. It seems like having a walk is starting to win out here :) cheers,
@sid556 (30960)
• United States
7 Jul 07
I say you should meet at a restaraunt for dinner...yes ..meet...meaning you both have separate vehicles just in case things don't work out as planned. Being a woman, that is the only way I would meet a man that I'd only met on line. Have dinner,drinks and conversation in a public but relaxed atmosphere. By the end of the evening you will both have a better idea of whether to continue on or go seperate ways. Good luck! let us all know how it turns out.
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@golfproo (1839)
• Canada
7 Jul 07
Hi Sid, Thank you for your response. Separate vehicles is a very good idea. Thanks.
@jasgirl (79)
• Canada
7 Jul 07
Hey golfproo I think the best thing to do on a first date (especially an online hook up) is to go for coffee at a cool coffee house or comfortable quiet place that has coffee~it is something that can be short and sweet if things don't go well or it its something that can be good in getting refils if things go well:) i think the movies is a bad idea for a first date, even dinner is kinda a pressure (in a females opinion) So I hope things go well for you and hope you try the coffee thing first:) Cheers!!!
@golfproo (1839)
• Canada
7 Jul 07
Thank you for your advice jasgirl. I see a movie trend happening here...it means DONT GO TO THE MOVIES lol.. cheers,
@healer (1779)
• India
6 Jul 07
Be what you are on the first date, i mean take to to place where you like to go. As trying something different may bring some failures. Do what makes you comfortable and am sure if you two have many in common, she will surely like it. Good luck to you, try to be what you are because thats what she liked.
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@golfproo (1839)
• Canada
6 Jul 07
Thank you for the advice. Problem is I am not too sure what I like or feel comfortable with. It has been sooo long. cheers,
@soleya (1100)
• Latvia
6 Jul 07
I think going to a movie on the first date is the worst idea. You need to talk to each other and understand do you like each other and are you able to communicate and understand each other. I think the best way is to meet her and deside together, taking into account what she would like to do as well. The best way is to have a dinner together or a walk.
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@golfproo (1839)
• Canada
6 Jul 07
A very good point , thank you. Yes that is what I was thinking about the movie. I guess I am not a teenager anymore :)
@lynboobsy11 (11343)
• Philippines
7 Jul 07
Well friend congratualtion to you atleast maybe this the girl will be your destiny hehehe.. Anyway maybe you should invite her to have a lunch or dinner date for you can talked and know each other. Then after that to have still time and you get along to each other you can see a movie. Gudluck to you friend...
@psyche49f (2502)
• Philippines
7 Jul 07
A nice, quiet dinner for two - A dinner date for two is the best way of getting to know each other...especially if you meet the person for the first time...this is to find out more about the person's likes, dislikes, interests, etc.
Wow, that's really exciting...Since this is your first date, and still on the getting-to-know stage, bring your date to a quiet dinner for two, perhaps a place overlooking the sea, or any breathtaking sights...what's important is that you can talk face to face....of course one good date deserves another. After the first meeting, you can meet somewhere else, this time not necessarily quiet and exclusive, then maybe later to the movies. Then finally, talk some more about topics under the heat of the sun, check if you indeed have many things in common. From there, you can start to take your relationship to another level, mutually of course...here's wishing you the best...tell us more about it....
@sandwedge (1339)
• Malaysia
7 Jul 07
the first date should start at her home where you should meet her, pick her up and most important of all, meet her parents. any monkey can meet a girl at the mall and go out on a date. be man and do the proper thing.
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• United States
6 Jul 07
The movies are fine, but be sure to go to dinner before or dessert afterwards so you have an opportunity to talk. Miniature golf is also a fun date that allows you to chat (and see how competitive she is). Since you have not met yet, I highly recommend you keep the first date as "public" as possible for safety reasons (men can be victims too). What do you enjoy? If you both like cooking ( or would like to learn) see if there is someplace that offers 1 time cooking classes that you could take together. Be creative, have fun, and be safe!
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@golfproo (1839)
• Canada
6 Jul 07
I have actually thought about the miniature golf. I think that sounds like a great idea! :) cheers,
@vicki2876 (5636)
• Canada
6 Jul 07
It all depends on how far she lives from you. If she is a bit far than you should make it more special but if it is a local maybe something smaller. If she is far away a nice restaurant to talk and if you live near any water a walk on the beach. If she is local a cup of coffee and a wlk somewhere nice. Make sure what ever you do you two can chat while doing it. I wouldn't go to over the top or it makes you look desperate. But not too cheapy, she will think you don't like her. Somewhere in the middle is good. Good Luck! :)
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@golfproo (1839)
• Canada
6 Jul 07
Thanks for your response. Do you think bringing her coffee and then taking her for a walk on the waterfront would be too cheap. Should I do more than that?
@bballpro (79)
• United States
6 Jul 07
You should take her out to somewhere fun (like you guys mentioned the movies), then you should take her out for dinner to a fancy restraunt. If you live in America I preffer you taking her to Red Lobster or something (Red Lobster is a really fancy seafood place). Just take her somewhere special.
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• United States
7 Jul 07
I'd go to a nice sit down place to eat. That way you can sit there and talk for hours and really get to know eachother. People can be different in real life then they are on the net. Good luck
@wachit14 (3595)
• United States
7 Jul 07
Definitely not the movies as you want to get to know this person a little better to figure out if you want to invest any more time. I would suggest a short date that could be extended if you want to like lunch. Meet in the daylight so you can see her and pick a place that is not too noisy so you can hear each other talk. If things go well, you can suggest taking a walk to a park or going for ice cream somewhere, or if things don't go well, you can tell her you have plans for the rest of the day. Good luck to you. I've had some friends who have had good luck with several dating websites so I wish you the best.
@leonard0 (43)
• Portugal
7 Jul 07
for a first date, i think that you should go to the most beautiful place that you know, because you have very things in common with her, so if you like it, probably she would love...! =D Good luck
@golfproo (1839)
• Canada
7 Jul 07
I really never thought of it like that! That is great advice. Thank you. cheers,
• Philippines
7 Jul 07
golfproo why not bring here in a restaurant. There you can eat and talk.
• Portugal
7 Jul 07
i think, that you should go to the most romantic place that you know!