4 Kinds of Dates We Should All Go On

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When most people think of things deemed romantic, they think of flowers or occasions like Valentine’s Day. They think of dressing up and dining at a fancy restaurant. And dating. Most people associate romance with dating. However, that should not be the case. In fact, I rebuke all notions that dating equals needing romance all the time. Yes, this is coming from your certified romantic.

Dating is typically thought of as a star of romantic relationships and is usually synonymous with monogamy. However, dating should not be monogamous, but that’s another topic for another day. With that in mind, here are 4 kinds of dates we should all go on. 

The One Where It’s Plus Your Best Friend

I make it a habit to go on dates with platonic friends. Adulthood is busy, and making time to spend with someone you’re close to is vital. It doesn’t have to be costly either. You can do almost everything you’d do with a romantic partner.

The One That Includes Family

I know it’s weird to put family and date in the same sentence, but spending time with your family is very important. So think of a familial date as being the time that doesn’t include distractions or significant others. It’s just you, your family, and maybe your pet too.

The One That’s Always Solo

This is probably the most important one. Taking yourself out and spending time with yourself solo is top-notch. Some people might feel nervous going out by their lonesome, but this is how you learn to be truly comfortable in your own company. When you don’t need anyone or anything else to occupy you but you, that is powerful. I get a lot of crap from my friends because I am always opting to do things alone. You can pretty much do any date you would go with another person by yourself. I have always gotten a great story out of a one-person adventure.

The One Where Romance Never Dies

I tell people all the time how hopeless I am as a romantic. But I have been thinking about this term hopeless romantic and how sad it sounds. I know for a fact that romance is not hopeless when you are romancing or being romanced by someone worth it. I think romance is crucial with yourself, but especially with your partner(s).

Romance doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg, either. Though, some may disagree. It’s really about the vibe of your interaction and how you view romance in your life. For me, romance can be a planned or spontaneous adventure. Romance can be a homemade candlelit dinner with champagne and dessert. And it can also be watching a movie with small touches and kisses.

Dating is a significant part of our lives as social beings. I think universally, the idea of a “date” has been only geared toward romantic interactions, but that’s not always the case. It’s not only important to spend real time with your partner(s), but with yourself, friends, and your family. Did I miss any? Let me know what else should be added to this list. And tell me: which one of these have you been on?

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