Let's Talk Date Ideas (Page 10)

Finding the right place for a date can be almost as important as finding the right person. But sometimes it's hard to think of a good date idea that meets all your expectations and then some. Maybe you want to impress her with something outside the ordinary, or maybe you'd like a casual spot with a lot of distractions and entertainment. Our 10 Best Blogs for Date Ideas were selected for their unique and creative...

Let's be real, more often than not, Valentine's Day is more of a deflating letdown than a smashing success. Even if you managed to stage a Valentine's date with all of the bells and whistles, on Feb. 15 you come face-to-face with The Void — the romance-less aftermath of dating’s ground zero. The Void is where you get stuck either trying to resurrect the romance following a Valentine's Day collapse or where you're...

Winter brings snow and blizzards to much of North America. In Canada and the United States, most singles are faced with frigid cold weather, which can keep far too many people stuck indoors. When faced with icy cold weather, most midlife singles want to stay inside and keep warm after a full day at the office. This can leave senior singles frustrated when it comes to meeting more people and stretching their social...

For many women, learning how to be romantic with your boyfriend takes a little work. Sometimes you can feel uncomfortable being romantic. Other times you might be worried how your boyfriend will respond. It’s important that you remember men and women both have considerably different needs and desires, but at the end of the day, we all like to feel loved and adored. Being romantic with your boyfriend is a great way...

When you’re in a new relationship and it’s your first Valentine’s Day together, you can be feeling a bit confused about how to celebrate your love without breaking the bank. You want to do something special, but you’re mature enough to know it’s not all about what a retail industry tells you love and romance is. Many retailers know they’ve got you on Valentine’s Day and seem to be siphoning the dollars directly...

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, most ladies are anticipating the typical chocolates, jewelry or roses. But what do you get a guy? Unfortunately, most men aren’t into the cheesy, lovey-dovey stuff, which leaves women walking aimlessly through aisles of giant stuffed animals, candy and ooey-gooey love cards thinking, “What the hell am I going to get him?” Don’t restrict yourself to mushy gifts...

Buying a gift for your guy can be challenging any time of the year. On Valentine’s Day, women typically think about what their guy will do for them to be romantic. Still, a woman should show her appreciation and not show up empty handed or with any of these gifts in mind. 1. Tool kit Men pride themselves about being handy around the house, but this isn’t Father’s Day. Giving him a tool kit sends the message that you...

Valentine’s Day is around the corner and the pressure surrounding the most romantic day of the year can be tricky and ridden with anxiety for both singles and couples with big expectations. For guys, gift-giving has always been a challenge. Overwhelm her too soon and she’ll turn ice cold. Forget to bring a card and she won’t go out with you again. Before you open your wallet, search online or stop in for a...

I was just on TV in San Diego talking about advice for couples, and part of the advice I found I needed to share with the male viewers was they needed to start making Valentine’s Day plans now. Early January is not too early to start booking reservations and gift orders for Valentine’s Day. The average 50-year-old man is simply not thinking of Valentine’s Day during January. Left to his own habits, he might start...

The weather outside really might be frightful where you live as the frigid days of January start. As a midlife single, you might be desiring just to stay indoors bundled up in front of your fireplace enjoying a steaming hot beverage more than getting out and meeting your fellow baby boomer singles. However, the month of January features special social options that if you’re single, you’ll want to be sure to take...

Ella Fitzgerald warbled that question to so many over the years with her marvelous voice. It’s been a while since your 20s and 30s and the pressures on singles so well represented in “When Harry Met Sally” to have to have a date for New Year’s Eve. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t still an excellent opportunity to get out and meet new singles! Midlife singles face a social challenge. Most of the New Year’s Eve bashes...

Want to plan a great date? Then plan a date where you learn a skill together. (And no, a sex class doesn’t count.) Taking a class provides multiple benefits: It’s fun and everyone loves fun, except frigid people. It gives you both something to talk about and experience together. You’ll get to what a bitch your mom was and how her dad ignored her soon enough. This is the perfect way to get to know each other...

This is an exclusive study conducted by DatingAdvice.com, which surveyed respondents over the course of three weeks to reflect an accurate representation of the U.S. population. For centuries, alcohol has served as a reliable social lubricant for difficult situations. People often use it to put themselves more at ease for the evening ahead. Maybe this helps explain the growing number of Americans who prefer to...

A charity event is the perfect place to meet singles this time of year. Here are four reasons why: 1. It’s the holidays. This is the time when hooking up is as difficult as playing keep-away from Webster. Face it, no one likes being alone for the holidays. Sure, visiting Mom and Dad in Florida can be fun, but a last-minute escape to Tulum with a new flame can be a helluva lot more fun. The holidays are like a...

If you’re a midlife single who has been reading my articles over the past few years, you know by now I recommend attending singles seminars, workshops and conferences to meet other quality singles. However, now in the age of Facebook, it takes a lot more searching for an event to attend than it did even only a few years ago at the turn of the millennium. Plus, when you add age to your search list, you’ll discover...

Mature dating prospects are no longer so easily and casually moving in and out of your daily activities the way they used to during your college years. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t meet a number of potential dates each week. When you're 50 and over, you’ll want to make use of the social events during every season. If you’re already in a relationship, keeping things interesting is essential to the health of...

With online dating, new mobile apps and technology can enhance your love life in a variety of ways. Often your date could live in another city, state, or even in another country. There are so many success stories of couples who have found love on the internet by simply changing their zip codes and casting a wider net for a search. Dating sites like Match and dating apps like Hinge have incredibly high success rates...

Once you and your mature single lady have been on a few dates and have decided you’re both interested in pursuing a romantic relationship together, then it’s important to continue fanning the flames of romance. The worst thing to happen in a relationship is the neglecting of the romance between you two. Make every concerted effort you can think of to cultivate, foster and nurture the romantic sparks you share...

Baby boomer women who are single again or perhaps never married have a different relationship goal than their younger counterparts. For the most part, single senior women have already had children if they wanted them. Many single women in their 20s and 30s have a massive drive to get married so they can have children and raise a family. A significant factor for what they want in a mate is a man who will make “a...

Maybe your idea of a great first date requires dinner at a lovely restaurant with ambiance, soft candlelight and a hefty price tag on the bill. While that might be fun for a while, most couples know that continuing those sort of dates weekly makes for an expensive courtship. Besides, it’s just not very practical. Baby boomer men still often want to pay the bill on the dates. While the senior lady might feel this is...

Baby boomer first dates often differ from the first dates of 20-something and 30-something daters. Midlife singles seeking mature romance often emphasize conversation more on their first date or two. However, by the third date, you two don’t just want to slip into the lazy habit of “hanging out" and talking. Conversation alone does not foster the relationship you desire. What creates a healthy, mature...

Once you filed your tax return and calculated you’d be getting a refund, it’s fun to start planning how you will spend it. Sure, sock some of it aside into savings, but one great place to invest it in is yourself and your romantic life. Spend some of your tax refund on your date! I’m not suggesting you spend it all on a first date with someone who is still a complete stranger. However, once you have met a senior...

You know why I prefer inviting women on dates instead of just hanging out? Or why I enjoy putting a little bit of thought into planning a fun date instead of hanging out and just doing whatever? It’s because I love living a life full of mind-blowing sex with great women who are really into me. Sounds crazy, right? Yet I’m always amazed at how quickly some guys sabotage their potential or ongoing...

Romance. It’s a million-dollar industry that creates an expectation of that Hallmark moment, when the perfect life is constructed from a few romantic gestures, an endless stream of cut flowers, candlelit meals and romantic getaways. Yes, it is perfectly feasible to meet these predefined expectations. For me, however, the key part of creating a romantic feeling is to have a moment in time where you show another...

Let’s say you're seeing a woman. She's super cool and you want to take her away. But you begin to wonder… "Is it too early in the relationship? What is she going to expect?" I understand. I used to get those thoughts because I love traveling. I especially love traveling with women. I think it's one of the greatest things in the world because you get to know a woman outside of her home. It's just you, her,...

If you’re a Valentine’s Day enthusiast, you’ve probably spent months deliberating about this year’s perfect V-Day date. Of course, as an aficionado, you probably know how difficult it is to come up with a unique date idea. Everything seems so cliche and overdone, and you want your Valentine’s Day to be special and memorable. This year, skip the “traditional” Valentine’s Day date and plan your own kind of...

You might be surprised to learn Valentine’s Day originates from the actions of a pioneering and brave man who decided the Roman Empire’s rule that soldiers could not marry was wrong. St. Valentine married soldiers in defiance of the law. That act, along with others, resulted in his death, but over the years, his name became associated with the celebration of romantic love on Valentine’s Day. This day is also the...

As lesbians, you would think we know what women want. But the truth is, women are so complicated sometimes, even another woman can’t quite figure it out. With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, the pressure is on to find a way to show her you care. If you’re single but hoping to change that, this is your chance. Here are some bold moves you can use to show that special someone she should be your...

Valentine's Day. A day many men dread but most women wait for with great anticipation. When it comes to Valentine's Day, a lot of men think they can just make dinner reservations and call it a day. Many men see Valentine's Day as no more than a "Hallmark holiday." The majority of women, however, attach a lot of importance to what their guy does (or does not do) on this day. So as a guy, you don't want to do it...

This is it. Finally you’re hitting the road with that gorgeous lesbian you’ve been dating. Or maybe you’ve finally convinced that lesbian you met online who lives far away to meet you to celebrate New Year’s Eve. It’s time to pack and pack right. Packing takes on a couple of connotations here. We need to pack our luggage to travel, and depending on your queer persuasion, you could be packing something special in...