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It seems that in today’s society, traditional ways of dating are a thing of the past. The ever so popular dinner and a movie date, has taken the back seat when it comes to social outings.
The idea of the perfect date is no longer defined as dining in fancy restaurants and a trip to the movies. Though some people prefer a causal night out with someone they would like to get to know, others choose to turn the excitement up a notch when it comes to dating.
Sophomore radiation therapy major Shiesha Watson says when it comes to the perfect date, things should be spontaneous. She loves surprises when it comes to going out on dates.
“For me it’s so impressive when a guy remembers the little things,” Watson said. “My perfect date would have to be a guy remembering something that I told him I liked to do or a place I’ve always wanted to go and then surprising me by taking me there on our date.”
Small details like this, Watson said, show that her date took the time to think of something significant to her.
To many, the most important dates are ones that allow people to relax, have fun and get to know each other all at the same time. There can be a lot of thought put in planning the perfect date while still saving money as well.
“If I took a girl out on a date it would probably be something nice like a boat ride down the canal in Georgetown,” says sophomore architecture major Marcus Johns. He also suggested a walk through the zoo with someone special, a trip downtown to catch a play or concert and even a visit to the spa, are always great ways to get to know another person.
There are so many new and creative date ideas to explore that people would probably never even consider. It could be as simple as a picnic or even taking a date out to the fair. Alan Henderson, a sophomore architecture major, is fine with dinner and a movie. However he prefers fun, interactive outings.
“We can go fishing,” he said. “It allows us to be in a setting where we can get to know each other and have fun at the same time.”
To be surrounded by the lake at sunset can create a beautiful environment, a date idea that not many have considered.
With all of these ideas out there are still those that enjoy dinner and a movie.
“Call me old fashioned, but I really enjoy dinner and a movie,” said Jamelle Lacey, sophomore biology major. “They are so relaxed and comfortable. Of course I like to do other things, but as far as dating goes I don’t think dinner and a movie will ever get old,” Lacey said.
The problem with dinner and a movie is that it limits the amount of conversation on a date. This can be detrimental, especially on a first date when couples are trying to get to know each other.
There is a Web site called Planjam.com designed to help plan dates. The site lists more than 100 great date ideas. Some of them include miniature golfing, visiting a sports event, the arcade and more. Adding twist to dating keeps things exciting and fun for everyone.
There are, however, so many more creative date ideas out there.
To some, dinner and a movie is the perfect date, while others prefer to try new things.
Whatever the preference, there is no harm in trying new things and putting a spin on any date.
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