am i the only one who thinks movie dates are overrated?

I've never understood movie dates unless you're already seeing the person (for a while). I mean, what's the point going somewhere where, whenever you ask something to get to know the girl better, everyone around you goes "SHHHHHHHHH!" to get you to shut up? D'oh!

some people just go to movie date because the just dont know what elese or where else to go..or both enjoy movies.. or ..yes.. really wanna squeeze them chicks..lol

I suppose it depends on what you're expecting as a result from a date when you go on one,but if things aren't working out on the chemistry front,at least you've got a Movie to watch!

I think they are a tremendous waste of valuable time. Especially for first or beginning dates. the whole point of dating is to get to know someone. It is pretty hard to get to know someone if the two of you are just sitting there watching a movie and not actually talking to each other. I think the best first dates are simple things like going out for coffee or something of that sort. Not even really out for dinner, just coffee and such. It is a much more relaxed, no pressure sort of situation where each person feels with in their element and comfortable. It makes getting to know someone that much easier.

ahah thats really great^^ so he was different than any other guys. i understand what you mean. usually people think that to go on a date it has to be in a place that everyone chooses but i think its really special if the place you go is to somewhere that only you and him go. thats like your place. thats much more special than just go to a movie theater, that is a place where almost all couples go to have fun with each other. just continue finding sweet and cool places to go to your hubby. wish it can last forever^^

dating per se is a way to get to know each other so well. it gives you an opportunity to engage in meaningful conversation to assess if there is some connection. movie dates is ok for me.

Lol. I think the first guy who responded has a point. I don't see any good reason why a guy would want to watch a movie with the girl he's dating when he's simply taking her attention off him and wastes his time. A good man who wants to date a girl, would take her out to dinner!

It is a start, it is very good if you don't know what else to do. With that said, it kinda shows that you really didn't know where to start, which can be viewed really bad. It would be wrong if it is the only thing you do in a date, because I guess you can say that 99% of the date had no conversation between the couple. That is why I would suggest that you watch the movie early, and follow up with dinner. In this case, you can have something to talk about (the movie) when originally you had nothing which is why you chose the movie date. But yea, if it is early in your dating life, it can be a start if you don't know what to do. Try to be creative on a date, do something the majority of couples don't do. Since it is based on your creativity, odds are other couples have never done it, and you date would not have either.

It really is hard to be successful on movie dates. Dates should be used to get to know each other well. However, watching a movie tends to derail you from the goal of dating. You cannot focus on knowing your date when you are focused on watching the contents of the movie at the same time. Those time could be used for more intimate communication. However, if after the movie you still go out somewhere, it'll be better because you both have something to talk about. But still, movie dates in my opinion should not be used as the first date, but for follow up dates, I guess it's but just fine.

I also have never really seen the point of movie dates, especially in the beginning of a relationship when you are really trying to get to know each other - at least go out for dinner or a walk on the beach or do something where you can actually talk to each other! I think movies are ok for later on in a relationship though where you just want to do something relaxing