The Ideal Date

[sheganican]

Its no secret. I know how all you metaneters out there are total babe-magnets. The chicks cant get enough of your rippling, studly, athletic bods. Well, I'm not so lucky, and i recently stumbled across my first girlfriend the other day and was wondering, since this community clearly has no challenge whatsoever with girls, and experience pouring out its ears, would it possibly know something about The Ideal Date? Tips, suggestions, warnings? All i can think of is a movie, and she seems to approve of the idea, but if i want this to last, that cant be the only option. I'm sure you can do better than that, but lets keep it PG. Thanks

Also, if you have a fun story to tell regarding The Ideal Date, by all means take this thread and seize the moment so as to fuel the mood.

[t̷s͢uk̕a͡t͜ư]

Question of critical importance: How old are you?

[otters]

Its no secret. I know how all you metaneters out there are total babe-magnets. The chicks cant get enough of your rippling, studly, athletic bods. Well, I'm not so lucky, and i recently stumbled across my first girlfriend the other day and was wondering, since this community clearly has no challenge whatsoever with girls, and experience pouring out its ears, would it possibly know something about The Ideal Date? Tips, suggestions, warnings? All i can think of is a movie, and she seems to approve of the idea, but if i want this to last, that cant be the only option. I'm sure you can do better than that, but lets keep it PG. Thanks

Also, if you have a fun story to tell regarding The Ideal Date, by all means take this thread and seize the moment so as to fuel the mood.

I don't get it exactly. Is she your date? Your ex? Your girlfriend? Was she actually lying on the ground and you stumbled over her?

Explain plz.

Oh yeah, I agree with Tsukatu.

[sheganican]

She's 15, im turning 15 next month.

I asked her if she wanted to go see Where The Wild Things Are with me when it comes out, which is october. She said yes, so we're kind of planning it.

But since thats in such a long time, i was wondering if anyone had any other ideas for the meantime.

[ninja143]

Well im not a guy but may take her bowling, go to some theme park or something in the area, go to a concert, uhh... watch a movie at her house or your house, or do an outdoor movie with a projector and a sheet hung up.

take a nice walk down town, or the last resort if theres nothing else go to the mall...

as far as the ideal date...

I would like it if my guy would come get me at my door with a bouquet of flowers or crosage or stuffed animal, then he takes me to a location of somekind that we do something together, Ie. dinner, ice-cream, something like that. and then we either sit at a movie together or go to a theme park or some kind of event around, and just enjoy each others company.

But this is just my opinion, take it as you will...

[sheganican]

I would like it if my guy would come get me at my door with a bouquet of flowers or crosage or stuffed animal

do girls really like flowers, or is it more of an "its the thought that counts" kind of thing? because i cant imagine a girl reacting positively when recieving flowers. you cant really do anything with them.

[t̷s͢uk̕a͡t͜ư]

She's 15, im turning 15 next month.

Pfft. Embrace the freedom you have in light of the fact that nothing you do can possibly matter.
Make a huge deal about a movie outing two weeks in advance, get your mom to drive the both of you to the theater, sit through it in awkward silence, and avoid the hug goodbye because your deodorant failed halfway through the movie while your brain was churning away at full power in a debate with itself regarding whether or not you should try to kiss her (which you'll chicken out of even if you decide to try).

Because honestly, no matter what we tell you, that's how it's going to go down.
Age two or three years and ask again.

[scythe]

I credit all of these to the Internet's biggest circlejerk.

Go to a dollar store or a Walmart, buy a 15 pack of sidewalk chalk for $2.00, and take her to an area that is frequented by people during the day. Bring a camera to document your actions. Art it up.

I just played white-trash scrabble. Any word is acceptable as long as you use it in a sentence. iza goin tuda store.

http://wiki.xkcd.com/geohashing/Main_Page

I find the harder you try, the harder you fall. A walk in the park, a drive in the country, watching skater kids fall over, out in a field talking to cows, shopping for a suitcase, spray painting graffitti... all successful dates I have had.

The dinner/movie thing... avoid it like the plague. It makes you come across as a guy with no imagination. Chicks dig guys who surprise them and push the boundries of what they already know. All this within reason... swimming with piranahas is probably a bit much... until the 4th date anyway!

salsa club or swing-dancing - they usually have beginners lessons and you can chat or watch other dancers on the sideline. Instant conversation.

rock climbing wall

street festivals, flea markets or farmers markets

hookah bar

wine & chloroform tasting tour

Good dates: -Frisbee in the park, bowling, miniature golf, rock climbing, something with friends, comedy club BAD dates: -Dinner/lunch, movie, coffee, picnic (just you two)

Avoid dates where the only real stimulus is you two talking and try to avoid situations where the interaction standards are well-known. The "date" thing, for example; don't call it a date, and change things up if she gets comfortable with the idea that it's a date. She knows what happens on a "date" and what the rules are (ie, it's an awkward screening ritual), so break away from that. You're just two people having a good time and getting to know one another.

Hope this helps. Good luck.

There's also some wonderful advice in this thread. Also here.

As for me, the best date I've been on consisted of sitting on the beach and smoking weed. Your mileage may vary.

[SlappyMcGee]

Taking her to an amusement park before summer dies is always beautiful. Especially if they have fireworks at night.

[T3chno]

get your mom to drive the both of you to the theater

According to Obby's How to Get a Date guide, taking your mom is the worst thing to do.

[scythe]

get your mom to drive the both of you to the theater

According to Obby's How to Get a Date guide, taking your mom is the worst thing to do.

http://www.ehow.com/how_2138667_identif ... atire.html

[SlappyMcGee]

your mom is the worst thing to do.

Disagree!

[otters~1]

I agree with Suki that it doesn't matter so much. Do you live near a beach? If so, you're good. Do you have drugs? If so, you're even better.

Tips: don't spend much money. Don't buy her anything. Don't commit to anything. Play hard to get. If what you do involves weed, don't let her have too much--it'll keep her coming back for more.

Oh yeah and avoid your parents, her parents, anyone's parents. Take her somewhere private and make it really obvious that you're trying to get her alone. Be up front about kissing her--she'll probably think it's funny.

Last thing, I promise: Don't talk too much. Better to have (hopefully romantic) silence than to ask shitty questions solely to avoid awkward silence.

Oh oh oh. Music is a good thing to talk about, especially if you know a lot about it. And and and--play some. Bring out the oldies. All they talk about is sex. You might want to spend the entire evening getting an opening in which to play "Sexual Healing."


OH GOD IM SO NERVIS

[scythe]

I agree with Suki that it doesn't matter so much. Do you live near a beach? If so, you're good. Do you have drugs? If so, you're even better.

Tips: don't spend much money. Don't buy her anything. Don't commit to anything. Play hard to get. If what you do involves weed, don't let her have too much--it'll keep her coming back for more.

Oh yeah and avoid your parents, her parents, anyone's parents. Take her somewhere private and make it really obvious that you're trying to get her alone. Be up front about kissing her--she'll probably think it's funny.

Last thing, I promise: Don't talk too much. Better to have (hopefully romantic) silence than to ask shitty questions solely to avoid awkward silence.

Oh oh oh. Music is a good thing to talk about, especially if you know a lot about it. And and and--play some. Bring out the oldies. All they talk about is sex. You might want to spend the entire evening getting an opening in which to play "Sexual Healing."


OH GOD IM SO NERVIS

I drop everything I said, and recommend this. Also, tell us how it goes. I'll be over here, whistling.

[Donfuy]

Because honestly, no matter what we tell you, that's how it's going to go down.
Age two or three years and ask again.

Don't trust him. In two or three years you'll probably be the same guy and therefore act the same way.


JUST FUCKING ACT WELL NOW.

Don't forget to wear condoms as well.

Seriously Joking.

[sheganican]

Bring out the oldies. All they talk about is sex. You might want to spend the entire evening getting an opening in which to play "Sexual Healing."


OH GOD IM SO NERVIS

Gahaha. Man Flag, if i were gay..

[aids]

Don't forget to wear condoms as well.

Seriously Joking.

Pah, condoms are for fertile people.

[otters]

Don't forget to wear condoms as well.

Seriously Joking.

Pah, condoms are for fertile people.

If I remember, your sperm is worth only about three children, isn't that right?

[aids]

Don't forget to wear condoms as well.

Seriously Joking.

Pah, condoms are for fertile people.

If I remember, your sperm is worth only about three children, isn't that right?

:D You remembered! You can have the third one if you want.

[squibbles]

Yep, a movie is a great idea.

Nothing says "I love you" better then sitting silently in a theater, ignoring each other for 2 hours.

[KinGAleX]

I disagree with the idea that silences are romantic, or that you want to avoid talking. If I'm on a date and I'm being asked fewer questions than I'm asking, or one of us really isn't saying much, to me that says that this isn't going to work. If you can't sustain a conversation the first time you go out with someone, what hope do you have for any longevity in a relationship. I'm against movies due to the lack of talking but I don't think there's anything wrong with sharing a good meal. Cooking them the meal is even better. Basically I think you should go for something that allows continual conversation, not just a couple hours of silence in between chats.

[otters~1]

Oh, I never said talking was bad. I just think it's preferable to having this conversation:

eganic: "Uh. Did you, uh, see the game last night?"
girl: "No. I don't watch sports."
eganic: "Oh."
girl: "Yeah."
eganic: ...
girl: *looks somewhere other than eganic*
eganic: "Let's have sex."
girl: "I'm going home now."
eganic: *frantic*
Marvin Gaye: "When I get this feeling, I need sexual healing."
Chorus: "Sexual. Heaaaaaaaaaaaling."
Marvin Gaye: "It's good to me."



Yeah, you get the point. I even ran out of things for you guys to have awkward conversations about in my little story.

EDIT: But really, this thread is pointless. We can't suggest what to do with a girl we've never met. I mean, wht is she like? Would she ever join this forum? Does she like doing weird stuff with ponies? Is she athletic? Drugs, much? Studious type? Closet lesbian?

[Radium]

She's 15, im turning 15 next month.

I asked her if she wanted to go see Where The Wild Things Are with me when it comes out, which is october. She said yes, so we're kind of planning it.

But since thats in such a long time, i was wondering if anyone had any other ideas for the meantime.

before/after the movie, make sure to walk around somewhere. get cuddly!

[otters~1]

Come dressed as a Wild Thing!

;)

I love this thread.

[otters]

Just do the exact opposite of what I did on my first date! :D