Summer: Sunny or Sweaty?
- Friday, July 01 2011 @ 08:59 am
- Contributed by: Jet
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Summer’s just about here, and the temperature is rising. After the long winter we’ve had, planning your first date somewhere outdoors might seem like just the ticket. After all, a game of mini-golf or a hike certainly isn’t the usual, cut-and paste first meeting. However, as you make your plans, remember to keep in mind the elements that contribute to a great first date.
Comfort should be first and foremost when planning a date. An outdoor date can be absolutely beautiful and memorable, but you’re at the mercy of the weather. If you’re sweltering or getting drenched by a summer rainstorm, you’re focusing on your own comfort, and not on whether you have a spark of chemistry with your potential match. Keep a close eye on the weather forecast in the days and hours leading up to your date, and have a backup suggestion ready if the weather isn’t cooperating.
Some minor comfort issues can be easily mitigated if you simply plan ahead. For example, bringing sunscreen can prevent a crabby, sunburned end to the day. Having a large, two-person umbrella on hand could save the day and the date.
For most people, the point of a date isn’t to impress their partner with their athletic prowess or their daredevil sense of adventure; it’s to actually get to know their date. Thus, when choosing an activity, make sure you’ll actually have time to talk and hear one another. Some people get so caught up in finding a novel activity that they forget to consider whether it’s actually conducive to good communication.
Finally, remember to consider the needs of your date. Maybe they’re allergic to the sun. Maybe they’re far more comfortable in an air-conditioned coffee shop. A seasonally-appropriate, outdoor date can be a ton of fun; just make sure it’s a good fit for you and your date.
Comfort should be first and foremost when planning a date. An outdoor date can be absolutely beautiful and memorable, but you’re at the mercy of the weather. If you’re sweltering or getting drenched by a summer rainstorm, you’re focusing on your own comfort, and not on whether you have a spark of chemistry with your potential match. Keep a close eye on the weather forecast in the days and hours leading up to your date, and have a backup suggestion ready if the weather isn’t cooperating.
Some minor comfort issues can be easily mitigated if you simply plan ahead. For example, bringing sunscreen can prevent a crabby, sunburned end to the day. Having a large, two-person umbrella on hand could save the day and the date.
For most people, the point of a date isn’t to impress their partner with their athletic prowess or their daredevil sense of adventure; it’s to actually get to know their date. Thus, when choosing an activity, make sure you’ll actually have time to talk and hear one another. Some people get so caught up in finding a novel activity that they forget to consider whether it’s actually conducive to good communication.
Finally, remember to consider the needs of your date. Maybe they’re allergic to the sun. Maybe they’re far more comfortable in an air-conditioned coffee shop. A seasonally-appropriate, outdoor date can be a ton of fun; just make sure it’s a good fit for you and your date.
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