I'm a guy and 16 years old. I was just wondering if going anywhere or doing anything is ok for a first date (my first ever). It'll be this friday. I was thinking about a movie and then some dinner. Would that be ok? I'm pretty comfortable around her, but I'm not too sure if this would be better for later dates as opposed to the first one. Any other ideas or suggestions, things to remember? Are there any guidelines or rules that I should follow as the guy? It is true - guys are much more nervous than girls when it comes to this. Thanks in advance; will rate
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Relationships category? Maybe give some free advice about: Love Life? makexascene answered Tuesday July 25 2006, 12:19 am: Personally, I'd rather be in a more comfortable date than a movie and dinner. Why go somewhere (movies) where you aren't supposed to talk and you can't see each other. And dinners make me feel like I have to act a certain way, (proper). Take her somewhere wild and crazy, bowling (as lame as it sounds, it's fun to be a fool bowling), take her to the beach, and the winner of them all... MAKE HER A PICNIC. A picnic is the best date of all. You make everything, you put it all together, and it's thoughtful, so your actions are showing her that you care about her from the very start. :)
sizzlinmandolin answered Wednesday March 15 2006, 5:28 pm: I think that a first date should be a fun date more than a romantic one. Movies and dinner might get a little awkward. You'll both probably have different expectations. Should you hold her hand at the movie or put her arm around her, what should you talk about at dinner, what kind of movie should we go to, what will she like.....there's just too many things that can go wrong. Until you know her a little better her expectations for dates and how she acts during them, I'd stick to something more active. Some suggestions would be bowling, the park, laser tag, basically something fun that you'd do with a friend to have a good time. I don't really know what you have in your area, but I'm sure you can think of something. Dinner and a movie isn't a TERRIBLE idea and it could go well, but it's kind of risky. I wish you lots of luck and I hope that your date goes well! [ sizzlinmandolin's advice column | Ask sizzlinmandolin A Question ]
heyybaby answered Wednesday March 15 2006, 1:51 pm: Yeah, that's totally cute. I'd go for a comedy though, so you guys could have something to talk about at dinner afterwards. If no funny movie are out, then I agree with the people below me. Bowling, golf, going to the park, etc, would also be good for a first date. For the dinner part, take her somewhere casual, not like McDonalds, but not something very fancy either. Pick something right in the middle, maybe a palce good music so you two can dance. Be yourself & I'm sure the both of you will have great time. Good luck! :] [ heyybaby's advice column | Ask heyybaby A Question ]
Jess_babii_06 answered Wednesday March 15 2006, 12:34 pm: I think that at movie may be a bad idea. If this is you're first date and everything i would want to get to know the other better. Me and my b/f has been together over two years and our first date we went ridin around so we could talk and get to know eachother and it turned out great. You seem like a sweet guy so do what you want but i think that a movie wouldnt be that great at this point because theres not really any talking going on in the movie. If u decide to take her to a movie take her to one that you both feel comfortable in and let her have alittle say in the choice to so you know what she would like. If you take her out to eat dont take her somewhere to fancy because that may make her feel uncomfortable,take her somewhere casual. Hope this helps!!
*~*Jessica*~* [ Jess_babii_06's advice column | Ask Jess_babii_06 A Question ]
jbdreamer answered Wednesday March 15 2006, 9:44 am: Actually, for a first date I think a movie is a bad idea. You should do something interactive so you can get to know eachother. Not sit silently in a dark room.
Take her bowling, minigolfing, to the science museum, rollerskating. Anything that will make you laugh and can easily strike up conversation.
Don't worry, she'll be just as nervous as you are.
The biggest rule to follow - be yourself - if you can do this easily, you know the date is going well.
Courtney answered Wednesday March 15 2006, 9:41 am: Well, choose a movie that is comfortable for the both of you. Also, don't take her to a fancy fancy restaurant because you want somewhere that you two can feel comfortable with the natural elements (such as chemistry and something that you aren't too used to-yet sort of used to, you get me), some of which you possess. Throughout your date, you really should just try to think and talk about the things that make you and her comfortable. The environment, the conversation should be comfortable. It's really important. Also, don't think so much about it because dwelling on it sometimes makes matters worse. Just do you and be you. Whatever happens, happens. And you must know that it happens for a reason. Sometimes that reason is b/c it's just not meant to be and that's not so bad. However, be you and do you and you'll be fine. Don't worry so much. You'll get wrinkles. [ Courtney's advice column | Ask Courtney A Question ]
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