Somewhere along the line, first dates have become a bit bland and boring. Dinner and a movie, or hanging out at a coffee shop are just enough to get the job done, but fail miserably at leaving a great first impression. If you really want to impress someone on a first date and nail down a second date, you’ve got to step out of the box and spice things up. Here are some first date ideas in Manchester that will knock his or her socks off, and earn you tons of points for originality.
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1) The Comedy Store or the Frog and bucket:
Stand up comedy, live music and drinks…what’s not to love? Unless they are simply just unhappy people (in which case, why are you on a date with them anyway?) most people enjoy laughing and even if the comic isn’t super hilarious, you can always laugh at them together. Plus, you won’t have to worry about any awkward pauses in your conversation.
2) Chinatown
Take a walk through Chinatown together, stumble into some interesting shops and eat delicious, authentic Chinese food. The great thing about this kind of date is that is a total experience, versus just another night at a restaurant you’ve been to fifty times.
3) The Manchester Museum
The best thing about this museum is that it’s free. The second best thing? You’re allowed to sip on a glass of wine or coffee as you enjoy the exhibits. Museums are often looked over for first date ideas, but in reality it’s a great opportunity to get conversations started-sharing opinions and thoughts about what you’ve seen.
This is definitely not a boring date! From ropes courses to gravity defying climbing walls this is the kind of date that you’ll be talking about for months to come. Plus, experiencing these kind of thrilling activities together naturally ignites a bond between the two of you and isn’t there something quite sexy about a man or a woman who is not afraid to be adventurous or look silly?
5) Fletcher Moss Park and Botanical Gardens
Some of the best first dates happen during the day. Take advantage of nature, check out the beautiful grounds and pack a bottle of wine and some cheese and crackers for a low key, yet special lunch.
With a little bit of effort and planning, you’ll never be stuck on a boring first date again!
Thanks to We Love Dates for these ideas – For more dating advice or to sign up for online dating in Manchester, visit them at We Love Dates.
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