The Best Dating Tips You Will Ever Learn

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The best dates, are by no doubt, the most natural ones. No one likes rehearsed lines, programmed events, and cliches. However, when you are about to go on a first date with someone, the whole prospect of being yourself can be terrifying; you really need to find the best of both worlds on a first date - a perfect mix of spontaneity, and enough of a plan to keep you going, so here are some things to keep in mind -  a little bit of revision for your first date!

- The night before, you'll want to plan an outfit. Consider the venue of the date, the time of day, and how much walking you will have to do! Girls might think stilettos are the perfect choice for any date, but it's not so if your date likes a hike. Have a plan for getting around, depending on the weather and if you're having a city or countryside date.

- Chivalry isn't quite dead. When the date begins make a conscious effort to pull back chairs, hold open doors. Be attentive and compliment her, a little flattery goes a long way!

- Always offer to go halves on paying for the night, even if he doesn't accept the offer, it's still polite to ask.

- Drink in moderation, this might sound obvious but when the nerves kick in people lose track of what they drink...

- Ask lots of questions, don't fall into the trap of just talking about yourself.

- Hint if you would like a second date, the first date is never about outward questions, it's all about reading signals and between the lines.

All in all the first date is about being thoughtful, and getting to know each other without giving too much away, even if it doesn't go perfectly, it should still have been a fun night if you have a plan!

20 Cheap Date Ideas

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If you are looking for a romantic activity that doesn't cost the world, but you still want to impress your date, there are plenty of great ideas! In fact your date will likely be more impressed by your creativity that they would by spending; the fact you have put a lot of thought and effort into the whole day will show your date how much you really care!

Here are some great ideas for if you are strapped for cash but feeling crafty;

1. Cook a romantic themed dinner, with your favourite world cuisine.

2. Have a picnic. Especially if it's sunny, but even better under the stars!

3. Go to a fair. Country fair, funfair, music fair, they're all good for you!

4. Go to a museum. Each pick your favourite piece of art, and compare your styles and tastes, you may find a mutual favourite.

5. Attend a festival. Nothing is more romantic than roasting marshmallows by a fire, and snuggling up while you watch your favourite bands.

6. Have a BBQ. See who can burn the least food!

7. Make an ice cream sundae. Experiment with flavours and create a new favourite each - Vegemite ice cream anyone?

8. Go for a long hike - but reward yourselves by stopping somewhere beautiful at then end for champagne and sunbathing.

9. Have a movie night! Pick your favourite movies, but also watch some really bad B-movies together!

10. Visit the zoo, especially if you are allowed to help feed the animals.

11. Go window shopping and pick out outfits for each other.

12. Pick a direction, and drive! You never know what you will discover together.

13. Go ice-skating. It's the perfect excuse for hand-holding.

14. Visit a car boot sale with £5 each, see who can find the best things with their budjet!

15. See who is the better cook, buy the same ingredients and each come up with a dish for each other.

16. Invite some friends over and have a gaming night.

17. See who is better at arcade games!

18. Go for a bike ride to your favourite cafe, then rest your legs and have a rewarding slice of cake.

19. Go to the beach! Bury each other in the sand, have sand castle building contests, and play tennis in the sea!

20. Attend a wine tasting night or a pudding club.