Date.

karl_m

Apologies if this is in the wrong place.
I'm a young guy (19) in a new relationship.
I was wondering where other lads take girls on dates.
Like as in what to do, where to go.
I'm from Dublin and I don't have a car.
Thanks for all the help.

mood

Why not just ask her what she want to do?

Pedant

An art exhibition, then some coffee, followed by a walk in the park, then maybe a quick kiss if she's into it, followed by a movie (nothing scary, preferably not an action type movie). After that maybe go have a pint or go clubbing with her. Then get drunk, have sex, job done. In the morning make her some breakfast in bed and have something by David Brubeck playing in the background.

Firegaurd

The cinema is a good bet, you dont have to make small talk

karl_m

One of those that's like, "whatever you want to do" Or the cinema.

herisson

karl_m wrote: »

One of those that's like, "whatever you want to do" Or the cinema.

is it a first date?? If so do not suggest the cinema! you cant get to know her staring at a film for 2 hours!

go for a few drinks or a coffee and get to know her

karl_m

It's a second date.

eh i dunno

karl_m wrote: »

It's a second date.

Dinner but you may not have the funds at 19 so drinks again....Leave the cinema til about the 4th date

Panthro

Might have more luck in PI.
Moved from TGC
Panthro

karl_m

Thanks Pantro

I'd avoid the cinema until you've already gotten to know each other properly. I'd see a guy taking me there as meaning that not only did he want to avoid talking to me, but that he also wasn't very imaginative.

Drinks, coffees, a pizza, or even a movie if it's at home where you can chat and cuddle up etc. The zoo (although be careful, some people see zoos as cruel) or a walk in a park, or the Botanic gardens, or check out any cultural events that might be on. Even if you choose something weird, that you're not sure you'll like yourself, just be honest, say you wanted to do something new together and even if neither of you like it you can bond over the novelty of it and laugh afterwards about how bad it was! Hell, even a round or two of bowling might go down well. But try to be creative.

No cinema.

Herrick

Bowling

Fizzlesque

If a man invited me to any of the following for a date, I'd love it:

• Ice skating - or roller skating (Spin Roller Disco is supposed to be great fun)
• Walk in the Botanic Gardens, followed by coffee and cake in a cafe
• A long walk on the beach, and then go get a bag of lovely chipper chips afterwards
• A few beers and a few games of pool (used be great pool hall on Camden St. but they've moved the pool hall downstairs which I doubt is a gorgeous as the upstairs part was)

Granted, I'm a lot older than you are (I'm 43) so these may not appeal to you and your girlfriend, but I know I'd have liked these ideas when I was 19/20, so maybe they're dates for all ages


Good luck, and enjoy whatever you end up doing.

bellylint

If you are in anyway inclined for walking, there bray cliff walk is great. Get the dart out to bray, so car not necessary. Usually there is good stuff on in bray during the summer too. You can always get the dart back to bray from greystones after if you dont feel like the return journey. Then have a pint/bit of food in the pubs on the seafront after if you feel inclined.

I would stay away from the cinema until after a few dates too
hope it goes well whatever you decide.

Squiggler

The best, and most memorable, dates I went on in my late teens early 20's were very cheap.

One was a long walk along the banks of a river with a surprise picnic that he'd made himself. (you could adapt this to seaside, coast walk, Howth or Bray head... lots of options around Dublin)

The other a day spent exploring Dublin, just walking around and calling into every park, museum or gallery and open church that we passed, with occasional stops for coffee/ice-cream etc.

We talked and got to know one another and they were perfect for figuring out whether there was a budding relationship or just friendship on the cards.

I had lots of cinema/bar/club/dinner dates but none that are particuarly memorable and I don't think they're good first, second, or even third dates. They're the type of thing you should do when you've already done the getting to know you stuff.

Ainekav

casual dinner and then a comedy gig?
international bar improv night on mondays i think - 8 squids. few pints at that?

karl_m

Hey thanks for all the posts guys!
I've know the girl for nine months and before I asked her on a date we would walk and talk for a few hours some weeks so I think I know her well.

LegacyUser

check out dublin event guide and it gives you loads of ideas of things that are on around the city over the week, loads of alternative and free events. It's something a bit different to the usual cinema/drinks/dinner etc.

best of luck

Ickle Magoo

OP, this forum is for advice on issues of a personal nature - for regionally specific advice on what's on, check the relevant REGIONAL FORUM, your local paper or google.

All the best. :cool: