Take A Trip Back in the Past for Simple Dating Ideas

Depending on how old or young you are, you may or may not remember older dating activities. Some of these were so much less complicated than all of the hoops everyone seems to have to jump through these days to organize a date.

If you’re in the dating arena currently, you already know how much a night out for two can cost. It’s so hard to find simple and inexpensive activities that will provide a few hours of fun for a couple. A typical date now can be so expensive that the cost of it has to be divided between the couple.

However, if you’re a bit creative and want to enjoy the “simple life”, you can have a look at these traditional dates of the past and get a few ideas:

• Dinner and a Movie: Yes, that was exactly what couples did on a high percentage of dates. If these couples were teenagers, they usually hit a fast food restaurant for dinner and then on to the movies, or they may have seen the movie first and then the fast food place. You can still do this now, but it will be done a bit differently as to be affordable. Movies can be rented or bought and watched at home. Dinner can be something simple like hamburgers or hotdogs and French fries that you eat while watching the movie. An entire date can be enjoyed for $15 to $20.
• Taking a walk: If you have a park nearby, or even if you don’t, you can take a walk and just talk. For daytime dates, you can even pack a small picnic to enjoy while you’re at the park. There are usually some great areas to stop and unpack your picnic. This can be so much fun as well as relaxing. It also gives you time to just have fun being together in the great outdoors.
• Bicycling: This isn’t going to cost very much at all if you both own bicycles. If you have to rent them, it may cost a little more but, usually, you’ll have use of the bikes for an entire day. Choose a good location for safe bicycling and don’t forget to take along plenty of water and some light food.
• Music Concert: As bands started to go on tour, there were concerts all over the place. Granted, the tickets are a bit more expensive now, but you can still manage a special evening out by spending it listening to your favorite band together.
• Parking: If you’re in a long term relationship, you may enjoy spending a little “quality time” in the car. As long as you find a safe place where you won’t be disturbed or arrested for trespassing, this can add a bit of heat to your relationship. It’s also FREE!

Some of these ideas may spark a thought or two so that you can enjoy some dates that will not cost an arm and a leg. These are some great places to start but you can always use them as stepping stones to build even better ideas.