How to Make (Almost) Every Date Great

Edited by Clarissa Jones, Teresa, Carl Belken, BR and 1 other

Are you and your boyfriend/girlfriend in a date rut? Or maybe your "perfect date" ideas are completely different? Here are some pertinent suggestions.

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   Compromise. If you want to go dancing, but he wants to go to dinner, go to a nice club instead, with great music and good food. Does she want to see that new sappy chick-flick, while you'd rather watch some freaky horror show? Settle on a comedy! Another option, of course, is to take turns choosing.
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   Go casual. You don't absolutely need romantic walks in the park, and you sure don't need stressful evenings with the parents. Just hang out in the family room watching TV. Or simply go to the library and study. You don't have to stress out in planning a perfect date every time. It's OK to wing it sometimes and go casual.
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   "Old school" can be fun once in a while. Go to a charity ball or perhaps an elegant spaghetti dinner. Cheesy dates can be good for a few laughs and might even turn memorable.
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   Is your wallet empty? You don't have to spring for the ultimate shopping spree date. Do something at home or a free public place like a park or a beach.
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   Maybe he/she isn't calling you anymore. Don't freak, especially if you've just spent several weeks of intensive dating. It's a stage in your relationship.
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   Blind dates can be a nightmare. Whenever possible, get to know someone a little before you agree to a date. It doesn't matter if your friend's cousin is supposed to be awesome, or your sibling's ex is a rebel. Get to know them a bit, or you may well suffer a miserable first date.
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   It can be annoying when the game is on, or there's a sale at the mall, and your bf/gf wants to go out. Go anyway. If you really connect with that person, you'll have more fun.
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   Play to your shared strengths. If you're both athletes, go to a game. If you're musicians, take in a concert or music fest.
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   Try something sentimental. If you two met on lifeguard duty, go back to the same beach, and just talk.
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    Do stuff you both enjoy (not something your date hates). Boys, if your girlfriend is girly, don't ask her to go to a basketball game. Ladies, if your guy is manly, no asking him to help you shop for a party dress.
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    Spice up your dates. Don't do the same thing over and over. Eventually that will strain the relationship.