Fall in Love with your Ownself

From the very early stages in our lives we are told that we need a ‘partner’ to persist in this world. The very likes are molded in a way that we conform to the idea of an ideal partner, girls are taught to cook, and the whole financial burden is put on the shoulders of the men and they are trained to be the head of their families. What the society oversees in this stereotypical structure is the need to grow as an individual; in the process becoming that eidolon the person loses their true identity. Their world revolves with their significant other as the center.

By the time we hit adolescence, a dating guide crammed up in our heads. We know all the dos and don’ts, we know how we have to attract that person of the other gender but what we don’t know is the true likes and dislikes of our own selves. The whole life is spent in finding that one person but we forget the most significant person of the all, ourselves.

At the end, the society will only shun you for doing anything that they deem wayward or unethical; no matter what you do you are going to be judged. Being completely satisfied with the person we are is a luxury we generally overlook, we define ourselves by the relationships we have had and in that process we lose ourselves. The only person whom you can actually depend upon is yourself, so I suggest you to get in a relationship with yourself. Go out alone, develop your own ideas unadulterated by the opinions of the society. Take out every first date ideas or how to guide to nab a person to stick by you from your mind and start worrying about yourself.

Food-Centric First Date Ideas

Since times immemorial, a traditional dinner date appears to be amongst the best and safest idea for a first date. Now, let me tell you this, if a first date’s really got to be food-centric (as appears to be the case considering ‘dinner dates’ are the clichéin any Dating guide), then you might as well mix it up and do a different rendition of a dinner date, am I right? And of course, who doesn’t love food? Making food the center of attention seems pretty darn legit to me!

So, here are a few First Date Ideas that revolve around food:

Go for a picnic

Okay, this might be a little too movie-like, but a picnic is actually quite a fun idea. You can both bring your own food and drinks, a sheet and some cushy pillows to set the stage!

Hit a food festival or carnival

There’s always something of the sort going about town. Even if it’s not a festival especially dedicated to food, even if you to a random fun fair, you’re bound to find a number of stalls set up –so go crazy!

Have breakfast for dinner

This is a personal favorite for me –I’ve always enjoyed breakfast for dinner, or breakfast for anything, really! If you like a good helping of eggs, bacon and sausages, go out for dinner, and have breakfast! A Dating guide might tell you to do all the right things, but you’ve got to mix it up sometimes, am I right?

Take a cooking class

This might be hard to depending on where you live, but if you can find one, you’re definitely in for a load of fun! Being amongst people will take the edge off things and bring out the chef in you!

Cook together 

As far as First Date Ideas go, I think cooking together would be a lot of fun. But you might not want to let someone into your before you know them too well! So play safe, be good, and cook up a delectable treat for yourselves!

Make Your First Date Special

 

Going on a date with a person you really like and admire-- for the first time? Well, that itself is a cause for celebration. First dates are generally thought of to be romantic and perfect. But quite contrary to this thought, my first date with the guy I had a huge crush on ended up being extremely comical.But here are some great first date ideas you could use to make your date a memorable one:

1.An ice cream date

I personally find it a bit awkward to go for lunch or dinner dates. The concept of dining out with a person I barely know does not seem like a great idea to me. And clumsy and messy as I am, taking care of the dining etiquettes is one huge task for me. And then the awkwardness that sets in on arrival of the bill. Sigh! Is it not better to go for a hassle-free ice cream date?

2.A carnival date

Believe me, first dates are meant to be fun. Would you be willing to meet the person again after going out with him on a stodgy date? I know I wouldn’t! A carnival date allows you to spend some great time together. I confess that I stole this idea from a dating guide, but I doubt I could agree more. Unleash your inner child and get to know the person exactly as he/she is.

3.Go for a walk

No, not in this scorching heat! But a pleasant weather is all you need to loosen you both up. This personalized tip might not work for all, but if you and I have something common in the least bit, you would enjoy talking to your date about the books you like, the cuisines you relish, or anything that you love or despise. It is the perfect opportunity that allows you to get to know the person in true sense.