4 Romantic Dating Ideas

By Tim Lee

Dating is probably one of the most popular activities there are among humans. At one point in our lives, we will definitely be faced with somebody else whom we'd like to get to know more intimately or introduced to someone whose characteristics make us interested in getting into one on one time with.

When we really think about it, dating is one of the most inevitable things that can happen throughout our lifetimes, because we are all social beings, and whether we like it or not, we are bound to meet someone who will irk our interest (unless you are deliberately a hermit).

There are many definitions to a date. But for the purpose of this article, we will define dating as a one-on-one meeting between two people who are both seeking and hoping to find reasons to gain a deeper relationship with each other, no matter the gender.

In other to succeed in the dating scene, romance is key. After all, what is a date without the usual mush and butterfly kisses, right? If you start to get all defensive upon the mention of the word romance and mush and say that you're just eyeing a friendly date, you should start rethinking your definitions. Because a date is a date is a date. And no matter how friendly, still involves some degree of romance.

On the other hand, some people go on dates because they search for romance. There are those who get out of it successfully and bag a second, third, fourth, etc. encounter. However, there are those who manage to mess things up at the onset that the idea of dating seems few and far between.

If you are one of the latter, don't despair just yet. Help is on the way. Here are some of the most popular romantic dating activities you can do in order to have cupid looking toward your direction and aim his arrows at you.

1. A nice dinner date.

This is all too common right? Everyone who dates goes to dinner. However, HOW you plan the dinner and what you say in the middle of it spells the difference between success and a failure.

While it is prudent to be yourself, don't get too comfortable just yet and eat with your mouth full. Just talk as if you're with a new friend and try to extract topics of interest to both of you to keep the ball rolling the entire night. It's okay to fumble, too. Just don't keep apologizing about it. Remember, the taboo dating topics include politics, religion and exes.

2. Walk on the beach

Now this probably scores at the top 5 of many people, because the beach affords romance no matter what time of the day. The most romantic times to stroll are during sunset or sunrise. If you're the nocturnal type, you can set up a picnic at night with candles, some chips and a bottle of wine.

3. The fireplace date

You've seen this in movies and it has worked. Nothing is more romantic that sitting infront a warm fire on a cold day, cuddling and talking. Speaking in low voices and talking about more serious issues (again, not politics, religion or exes) will help jumpstart the romantic vibe. Don't forget the wine!

4. Take massages together.

Or massage each other! Enough said, here.

In sum, the most important element of a successful date is communication. As much as you want the other person to see how nice and sincere you are, the date isn't all about you. Learn to listen to what he or she has to say also and try to meet him or her halfway. In the end, no matter the setting, the good communicator always takes the cake. Have fun!

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