First Date Ideas For Singles Over 40 In South Africa

A good first date is easy going, gives you time to talk and has an easy way out if the spark is not there. Here are six ideas that suit busy South Africans in their forties.

1. Coffee, Brunch Or Dinner

A coffee or a weekend brunch is a low pressure way to meet: if it goes well you can stay longer, and if not, nobody has lost an evening. If you would rather go out for dinner, choose a restaurant that is easy for both of you to reach and quiet enough to hear each other.

2. A Walk With A View

Walking side by side takes the pressure off. Try a promenade, a botanical garden, a nature reserve or an easy hiking trail near you, and finish with something cold to drink. Go early or late in the day when it is cooler, and wear comfortable shoes.

3. A Market Morning

Weekend food and craft markets are perfect for a first date. There is plenty to look at, plenty to taste and lots to talk about, and you can wander at your own pace. Exploring a part of your own city you have never visited works just as well.

4. A Film, Comedy Night Or Gig

A film or a show gives you something to share and talk about afterwards. Book a comedy night, a live band or a theatre production, and leave time for a drink or a bite to eat once it is over.

5. A Sundowner On The Water

Few things beat a South African sunset. A harbour cruise, a drink at a waterside spot or a picnic by a dam makes a relaxed and memorable first date. Take a jacket for when the sun goes down.

6. Something Hands On

Doing something together can be easier than sitting face to face. Wander round a garden centre or nursery, try a cooking or pottery class, or go to a wine tasting. Shared activities take the pressure off and show you how you get on.

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