Let's Talk Date Ideas (Page 11)

OK, you’ve met a guy who’s lovely and charming. You’re spending a lot of time together, but it’s only been a few weeks (or even a few months). You’re a long way from getting down on bended knee with a ring or bringing up the subject of moving in together. Christmas is almost upon us and you are uncertain of what to get him for a gift — something nice he'll appreciate — but you’re not sure what he’s giving...

Don’t you agree? Some of you are already on this bandwagon and you’ve been riding it for years. But many women are just figuring out you can do something different for the holidays, like create your own traditions! Maybe you grew up in a family that had rules for the holidays. Maybe those rules were given to you by your parents or grandparents. The holidays were spent honoring religious traditions, food...

All of us feel like Marilyn Munster — the only normal one in a family of embarrassing misfits and miscreants — when we bring someone home to meet the family. And Thanksgiving dinner is an occasion when a lot of guys will be bringing a new girlfriend home for the first time. It is just as likely to be the girl you met in September at college, or the sweet gal at work whose family lives in another city, so you took...

For some, the sign of fall means that leaves turn beautiful hues of red, orange and yellow. For others, it means new beginnings — the start of the school year, the start of a new job, and for those looking for Mr. Right, the chance to find love. American author and journalist Hal Borland once said, “Summer ends and autumn comes, and he who would have it otherwise would have high tide always and a full moon every...

According to GayTravel.com, “With more than a million inhabitants, Jacksonville - Florida’s largest city and, according to The Advocate, one of the top five emerging cities welcoming same-sex couples - is a popular destination for the gay traveler. Gay Jacksonville does not have the 'Party Central' atmosphere of sister Florida cities like Key West or Fort Lauderdale. But the less hectic, more mellow attitude that one...

Like any first date, you need to first evaluate the type of person you’re going to be going out with. Here are seven types of women and great first date ideas to sweep them off their feet: 1. The sexy type. Why not think outside the box and take her to a pole dancing class? It’s a quirky way to get to know someone and get in your cardio. You don’t have to dress too sexy, just wear cute sweats and be yourself. 2....

Halloween is more than just candy corn, carving pumpkins and hanging fake cobwebs from your front porch. It’s that one night of the year where you can dress as anyone you want without being encouraged to undergo a psych evaluation. The following are some great costume ideas for couples that want to role play outside of the bedroom. 1. He-Man and She-Ra. Dressing up as a duo isn’t just for the romantically...

NYC is well known as a mecca for gay men, and with good reason. Your average Manhattan or Brooklyn establishment features a decidedly mixed gay/straight crowd, and NYC continues to provide a home for some of the world’s greatest gay bars. If you’re interested in checking out the gay night scene in NYC, consider the following must-visit destinations. 1. Splash. There’s nothing subtle about Splash, arguably NYC’s...

When it comes to cheap dates, well, there’s no such thing as a cheap date. If you’re not Mr. Moneybags, but you still want to take a girl you like out for a good time, there are plenty of ideas you can come up with that would make for a memorable experience. Going to a local park to feed the ducks, meeting for a cup of coffee or taking a walk on the beach are all great ways to impress a girl without breaking the...

Halloween is that one day of the year when it’s completely acceptable to wave your freak flag. You can go to work as a super hero, out to dinner as a naughty cat or party at your neighborhood bar as a French maid. Halloween is awesome! But what do you do if you’re unattached? How do you celebrate All Hallows' Eve as a single woman? Here are three great ideas for those single ladies wanting to kick it up a...

When it comes to planning dates, most guys fail to remember that a date is about nothing more than getting to know your special someone better, for them to get to know you on a deeper level and for each of you to have fun. You don’t have to spend a hundred dollars on dinner or take your date on some African safari to impress them. Most of us are content to sit on the couch next to the one in our life and snuggle....

Most men struggle with the holidays. First, you have to actually remember it’s a significant day of the year. Second, you have to come up with a thoughtful gift to get that special lady in your life. Here is a rundown of the important anniversary milestones and some advice on what to get your girlfriend. The three-month mark. The two of you know each other well enough that she’s probably mentioned by now a few...

American sex educator, author and artist Betty Dodson once said, "I consider the 70s to be the youth of old age. So all you women out there who are afraid of getting older, just keep your orgasms in place, eat a lot of vegetables, take exercise and you’ll be fine." Back in the day, Hollywood portrayed older women in stereotypical rolls — the spinster, the grandma, the crotchety matriarch. Today, the Silver Screen...

The elements of the perfect bachelor party include: a male bonding experience centered around a group activity, revelry and hedonistic bacchanalia and, hopefully, no need for a "get out of jail free" card. Your best buddy will only get married once (well…maybe twice), so why not celebrate it in style with a destination bachelor party the entire gang will never forget? It’s time to live out those champagne wishes...

It seems a new romantic movie hits theaters every week, bombarding audiences with the same bland formula. While some girls love spending Friday nights watching the latest hunky celebrity take his shirt off, their boyfriends can’t watch one more Katherine Heigl flick without wanting to puke. Romantic comedies get a bad reputation for following similar and generic storylines — two complete opposites come together...

American chef and food writer James Beard once said, "Food is our common ground, a universal experience." Put simply, everyone eats. And for something like a first date where food is the centerpiece, what you eat, how you eat it and where you eat it lets a woman get to know a piece of your psyche. There are virtually hundreds to thousands of restaurant choices in any given town or city. Guys, when planning a first...

Ladies, we love you. We really do. Once we fall in love, we will gladly die for you. But throwing ourselves in front of a train is quick and easy compared to some of the first dates you want to drag your new guy to. Please have mercy before you ask us to accompany you to certain places on a first date. 1. Weddings. Sure, you really want to bring a date to your best friend’s wedding — just please don’t make it...

So, one of your best buddies is tying the knot and it’s up to you to plan the bachelor party? This will be his last night as "one of the guys," so it’s a big responsibility. Get it right and don’t ruin his life before it begins! Follow these simple do's and don’ts: 1. Don't wake up in Vegas with a dead hooker in the tub. Yes, it’s a bachelor party, but forget about the raunchy movie versions that never seem to...

While dating is great way to meet new people and get to know someone on a deeper level, all the nice dinners, late-night movies, fancy clothes and new haircuts can put a hurting on your wallet. These are tough times, and most people don’t have a job that supports a dating life, let alone one that covers the monthly bills. However, there are ways to date on a budget without sacrificing the fun. Take advantage of...

That’s easy. Take into account his likes and your likes and find common ground. Say he loves to surf and you love to read. Put together a beach picnic and spend the day doing things you both enjoy. Maybe he’s really into skydiving, but you know you’d never take the plunge. Then try and find a skydiving simulator where you can be together for an indoor body flight experience. My husband and I don’t see eye to...

Whether you’ve been married for 50 years or you just met this girl, planning a weekday date takes finesse. Chances are, the lady you’re trying to impress has midweek responsibilities like a job, children and/or running a household. That’s why the best way to make weekday dates more romantic is to take thought, careful planning and on-point execution. Let’s look at a few ways to have a weekday date and hit it out...

So he wasn’t crazy about the yoga/cross-stitch lessons you chose for your last date, featuring Victorian lute music and vegan pine cone cookies? One of these manly dates is bound to tickle his fancy and yours. There are a lot of possibilities, so let’s get to it! 1. Destination dates Nearly every man loves an amusement park. What could be more thrilling and adventuresome than the world’s deadliest roller...

Online dating is a great way to meet and get to know women outside of your usual social circle, but making the leap from online friends to an offline relationship isn't always easy. Any first date can be stressful, but the added tension of meeting a person you've already built something of a relationship with can be nerve-racking. Here are a few ideas to help you ease your relationship from the digital world to...

Guys, if you’ve met someone new, or you’re in a long-term relationship and are looking for some great date ideas to spice things up a bit, then it’s time to get creative. Typically, women look to the man in their lives to come up with interesting and unique date ideas, which can be quite exhausting if you’re not a natural born romantic or if you happen to be low on funds. Yes, yes, I know — you wish your gal would...

Whether you’ve been out of the closet for six months or six years, planning a killer first date is a must. After all, you only have one chance to make a great first impression. No matter if this is a blind date or a first one-on-one meeting following an online relationship, here are five first date ideas to knock his socks off. 1. Picnic Depending on your local terrain, plan a romantic picnic with artisan cheeses,...

Life is full of transitions from an old life to a new beginning. High school graduation, college graduation, marriage, a new job, a new home, children, divorce or loss of a partner, and retirement are some of the bigger examples. The important element in all of life’s changes is that an exciting new life always replaces the old one. Excitement and vibrancy never have to be lost for a resilient human being, and a...

Love songs, like love itself, come in all varieties. There's the good, the bad and the so bad that there are YouTube channels dedicated to parody videos (I'm talking to you “Total Eclipse of the Heart.”) So whether you would do anything for love or are just looking for someone to call you his girl, here is a list of love songs for any occasion. 1. “I'm in Love with a Girl” by Big Star. “I'm in Love with a Girl”...

Summer is here, and you know what that means — it’s time to start planning a romantic getaway for you and your girlfriend! When figuring out where to go, consider a couple of the following destinations that are guaranteed to rev up the romance in your relationship. 1. The beach. Obvious? Absolutely. But let’s be honest, beaches are incredibly romantic, no matter how cliche the thought of walking hand in hand with...

How many times have we reflected on missed opportunities and foolish mistakes we made during our dating years and thought, “If I only knew then what I know now.” The beauty of starting over again after all these years is that now you do know all the things you didn’t know when you were young, so this time around should be smooth sailing by comparison. Still, it’s not easy to dust off the old charm and bring the...

So you found the man of your dreams and you’re about to get hitched? Congratulations! But before you take the plunge and promise to only sleep with one man for the rest of your life, get some good old-fashioned partying out of your system with a bachelorette party (or a hen’s party or hen’s night if you live somewhere other than the United States.) Etiquette tells us that one or more of the women in the wedding...