Dating doesn’t have to be expensive. A homemade picnic, visiting a local landmark, playing sports, cooking at home, and using coupons can be affordable yet enjoyable options. It can also help determine if a potential partner shares similar financial goals.
Dating is not the exclusive province of the rich and famous. Today an appointment can be expensive, or you can choose inexpensive options that may actually be more appreciated since they require a little more thought. If you don’t have a lot of money, consider the following for an affordable yet glamorous date.
Homemade walk and picnic is a perfect inexpensive way to date. In most places, urban, suburban or rural, there are usually large parks or nice places to choose from. Consider packing a simple, homemade lunch and going for a walk somewhere nice. If one is planning a trip to a park, bring a Frisbee or Nerf soccer ball to circulate. This option can be a way to get to know a person and have a conversation, but still offer the possibility of a shared experience as both can share a lovely view.
Another fairly inexpensive date is to visit a local landmark. Most of these historic places, such as missions, small town museums, or historic buildings cost very little. They can also provide a talking point, and you can take your time, or visit several historic buildings in the same area.
If you share a similar interest in sports, dating can simply be a form of exercise or sport. For example, a game of tennis or racquetball can be fun for both dates. You could also try inline skating or biking together if both boyfriends own rollerblades or bicycles. You can think extra by bringing some cool drinks to share afterwards.
Fine dining can be fun, but it doesn’t have to take place in restaurants. Consider cooking at home, either preparing a meal for your date or cooking a meal together. Cooking at home cuts costs considerably, and part of the fun can be cooking dinner together. Pick something adventurous to prepare, plan a meal, and shop. A date like this, even with a decent enough wine, can usually be under US$25 (USD). Keep a frozen pizza handy if dinner turns a disaster.
Around the holidays, you might even have a cooking date to bake holiday cookies or cakes to give to friends. Above all, decorating cookies together can be a fun way to spend a few hours in the company of someone else.
If you want to go on a more traditional date for less money, consider researching coupons to use at a restaurant, such as “buy one meal get one free.” Plus, you can also catch movies on cheap nights to cut costs. If one has limited means and an appointment finds this unacceptable, a price-conscious appointment can help weed out those with different financial goals. While it’s not necessary to provide a financial profile to potential girlfriends or boyfriends, how a person responds to an inexpensive date can help determine whether a relationship has a future.
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