The dating game is harder on the men than women. First, they have to really impress a woman with their personality, talks and overall disposition. Secondly, the men have to pay up for fancy dates, at least in the beginning, because that is considered as good manners. If you are on a tight budget and don’t want to go bankrupt splurging on expensive night outs, here are 7 fun but affordable date ideas to put to use.
1. Plan a day at the beach
If the skies are clear and the forecast is sunny through the day, head to the beach with your swimwear, beach towel and date in tow. Enjoy lunch or breakfast from fast food kiosks on the beach, surf the waters, make sand castles or simply gaze into the horizon and hold your girl’s hand while doing so. Beaches always guarantee fun.
2. Visit the mall
The notion that only teenagers go for dates to malls is a wrong one, as a mall offers so many activities that even adults can enjoy. Revive the child in you and her by hitting the gaming arcade. Nibble on flavored popcorn and stroll through the bookstore. Observe people in the mall and make up funny stories about them.
3. Make dinner at home
Instead of eating at a fancy restaurant, cook the same dishes at home for half the price. It will be a good learning and bonding exercise for you and your girl, besides being a date that you both will remember for a long time.
4. Picnic in a garden
Remember the good old days when as a kid you would get excited at the prospect of sunny picnics? Revive those memories by choosing a cozy spot in a public garden, packing a home cooked meal in a basket and lazing the afternoon away with your girl.
5. Beverages on a rooftop or terrace
If you want to come across as a guy who is not cheap but innovative, tell your date to meet you at a rooftop or terrace. Enjoy the sunset by sipping on hot tea or coffee and indulging in interesting conversation.
6. Take a city tour by public transport
Another novel idea of an affordable date is to take a city tour by bus, train or underground rail. Decide on a day when you both would be totally free and be impromptu in going from place to place in your city.
7. Make use of deals and happy hours
Go online and log onto deal websites such as Groupon, DealsPlus and such others to find the best discounts in town. You could make it a happy date, which will also keep your wallet happy, by going to restaurants during happy hours.
1. Plan a day at the beach
If the skies are clear and the forecast is sunny through the day, head to the beach with your swimwear, beach towel and date in tow. Enjoy lunch or breakfast from fast food kiosks on the beach, surf the waters, make sand castles or simply gaze into the horizon and hold your girl’s hand while doing so. Beaches always guarantee fun.
2. Visit the mall
The notion that only teenagers go for dates to malls is a wrong one, as a mall offers so many activities that even adults can enjoy. Revive the child in you and her by hitting the gaming arcade. Nibble on flavored popcorn and stroll through the bookstore. Observe people in the mall and make up funny stories about them.
3. Make dinner at home
Instead of eating at a fancy restaurant, cook the same dishes at home for half the price. It will be a good learning and bonding exercise for you and your girl, besides being a date that you both will remember for a long time.
4. Picnic in a garden
Remember the good old days when as a kid you would get excited at the prospect of sunny picnics? Revive those memories by choosing a cozy spot in a public garden, packing a home cooked meal in a basket and lazing the afternoon away with your girl.
5. Beverages on a rooftop or terrace
If you want to come across as a guy who is not cheap but innovative, tell your date to meet you at a rooftop or terrace. Enjoy the sunset by sipping on hot tea or coffee and indulging in interesting conversation.
6. Take a city tour by public transport
Another novel idea of an affordable date is to take a city tour by bus, train or underground rail. Decide on a day when you both would be totally free and be impromptu in going from place to place in your city.
7. Make use of deals and happy hours
Go online and log onto deal websites such as Groupon, DealsPlus and such others to find the best discounts in town. You could make it a happy date, which will also keep your wallet happy, by going to restaurants during happy hours.
