Unofficially, summer is dating season and your chances of scoring a phone number rises with the mercury. April showers pass, and with them, our tolerance for the indoors. At work, an eagerness to break out of the office sweeps through every cubicle. Neighborhood jogs replace the dull agony of the treadmill. To preserve the feeling of being outside, even the time it takes to do yard work and landscaping extends a bit longer than necessary. Women can’t seem to get enough sunshine and will have a hard time saying no to the right outdoorsy offer. In short, Mother Nature is handing you a three-month romantic advantage on a silver platter with plenty of summer date ideas to choose from.
This means it’s time to ask out that girl you want to have in your life -- and not to the dark recesses of windowless bar. Let the improved weather guide your plans. The possibilities are endless, but here are 10 summer date ideas ranked from most unconventional to most traditional that are sure to make her melt.
---- Wash her car
This summer date idea gets both of you into a bathing suit and comes across as a generous act of service on your part. Remember, it’s only a chore if you make it into one, so have fun. After you’ve sprayed the car and soaped it down, rinse it until your “pathetic” aim makes her glisten like a Hawaiian Tropic model. She’ll know a water fight was pretty much inevitable and, honestly, she’ll think it’s flirty. Don’t go overboard though, and grant her plea for mercy. Otherwise, the fulfillment of this sexual fantasy will draw to an early and perhaps violent close.
---- Garage sale hop
In the same way that you would hop from bar to bar, spend a morning with your girl visiting the garage sales and flea markets in your area (consult your local newspaper and signs around town for time and location). The eclectic items at each colorful scene lend themselves to lively conversation, humor and affordable entertainment. Don’t be afraid to poke around either. Try on garments, hand her things you think she’ll like and ask the vendors questions. As you do, you’ll definitely make a few tickling discoveries about each other, and with so many bargains, one of you will undoubtedly come away with a sweet deal.
---- Fly a kite
This date sounds like it’s for kids, and that’s precisely what she’ll love about it. Invest in a decent kite, one you can count on to soar reliably without snapping or nosediving. Then, on a breezy day, find a large open field and prepare for liftoff. Successful launch and steady flight require communication, coordination and collaboration. Essentially, it takes teamwork, which is the groundwork for a good relationship. Once the kite is airborne, you and your date have the freedom to relax, take turns as pilot and roll in the grass.
----Play in the water
Depending on the weather and water temperature, strip down or suit up for maritime activities like windsurfing and boogie boarding. Or, if you have access to a boat, request your girl’s company for a day on the water. Don’t forget the fact that water sports like wakeboarding really get the adrenaline pumping, which is a bonus for flirting and sexual innuendo. Some girls prefer man power to motors, in which case kayaking and canoeing can be a quiet, intimate alternative. Since your extremities remain safely in the boat, risk of shark attack (or any other oceanic dangers) plummets. Whichever you decide, equipment is fairly easy to rent and reasonably priced.
---- Go to a drive-in movie
Drive-ins aren’t as common as they once were, but they're as fun as ever. A classic summertime favorite, this amped-up approach to the typical, yet unoriginal, theater outing prevents her from asking herself, “Is he boring?” The privacy of your vehicle creates wonderful opportunities as well: You can bring your own candy and popcorn, no one will shush you as you giggle and banter aloud, and PDA becomes a non-issue should the mood strike.
---- Go for a stroll
Exploring your town or city together gives fresh perspective to the old experience of “been there, done that.” Start by taking each other to your personal points of interest -- favorite coffee shops, secret hangouts, dream houses, and so on. Along the way, dive into summer’s natural beauty by admiring the flora and fauna. If your girl has a dog, bring it -- pet owners love to talk about their animals and showing “Rover” some affection with a game of fetch demonstrates your respect for the things that are important to her. Finish up with a visit to an ice-cream parlor, where you can taste samples, recommend flavors and trade licks.
---- Take a drive
There’s no need to steal a Ferrari, but get your hands on a decent set of wheels and invite your date for a ride. Be sure you have fuel in the tank and a scenic route selected before you pick her up. With babe on board, roll down the windows, pop open the sunroof or drop the top if you have a convertible to let her catch some rays and feel the breeze in her hair. Conversation will emerge from your choice of destination, the road trip playlist and fond highway memories. Pull over at the rest stops that only RVs bother with so that you can snap a few pictures of the vistas.
---- See an outdoor concert
Some of the best music venues keep their doors shut until summertime when a captive audience can enjoy songs in the warmth of a pleasant evening. Find out when a rockin’ band will be playing and grab tickets. You and your date can dance, mingle with those around you, sing along, peruse the merch, and wrap yourselves in the same blanket as the night cools off.
---- Go to an amusement park
It’s all in the name. Few dates wring out more raw, undiluted fun than a trip to Six Flags, Disneyland or one of their rollercoaster-loving competitors. The walks between rides and (hopefully brief) waits in line allow for plenty of get-to-know-you time. Before hopping on any ride with a flip or corkscrew, tease her about the outrageous height, number of Gs pulled or questionable safety. Instilling a little fear will have her reaching for your hand on every descent, mild or wild. Win her an over-size teddy bear (or her sympathies for trying) and there may be a kiss waiting for you at the top of the Ferris wheel.
---- Take her on a picnic
Tried and true, here’s a summer date idea that can’t miss. If you’re a competent chef, prepare a sensuous and simple meal with in-season ingredients. On the other hand, if you’re a liability in the kitchen, the supermarket deli section will be your new best friend. Either way, go the extra mile by using real utensils, dishes, napkins, and glasses as opposed to the cheap paper and plastic. Top off the setup with a nice bottle of wine and a clean blanket to rest on, but leave the book of sonnets at home.
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