May 20, 2023
Christians don’t have to settle for boring dates or stay cooped up at home. Do something different and exciting to celebrate your first date. Look around and think of some ideas while keeping the Christian guidelines for intentional dating at the forefront of your mind. Your first step is to decide if you want a romantic date or not. Romantic dates require a little more work. Planning is key. The goal is to create a memorable experience. For the ladies, one to two small gifts, such as flowers and chocolates, are a nice start to set the tone for the experience. It’s creating that special time together that neither of you will forget.
Your next step is to think about how much money you will have to spend on your date. Know that you can still do things that are fun without spending a lot of money. There are plenty of exciting and romantic ways to create beautiful memories on your first date without breaking the bank. Here are a few thoughts for you to consider:
Attending a church service together is an excellent way to share an uplifting Christian experience with your special someone. It’s also free, and it adds a meaningful dimension to the start of your relationship.
You can attend a service with your date simply by walking to the nearest church. Look for a church that you and your date like, or you can go to one you have never been to before. If you are interested in visiting a new church, ask your date to join you. A service that you enjoy together makes a lasting impression. It will be a fun bonding experience for you and your date. It’s also an opportunity for you both to meet potential new friends who share the same faith as you. You’ll likely find you now have created a wonderful Christian experience together that will not be forgotten. Your date will appreciate the effort you made to make your first meeting a pleasantly memorable experience with God as the centerpiece of your relationship.
Take a nature walk! Christians love to intertwine with God’s creation. Offer your date the opportunity to explore the beauty of God’s creation together. Personally, I can’t think of a better way for a new couple to spend time together.
A nature walk can give your relationship a new dimension of excitement and romance. It is possible to go on a nature walk and be completely engrossed in the beauty of nature. You can spend time in silence, or talk about your relationship, or you can talk about each other and the things you’ve been doing for each other. It’s all about what you two want to do together and how you share the experience. It is really easy to enjoy a nature walk. Just enjoy the view together and, if so inclined, take a few pictures for some lasting memories together.
And to make your experience more memorable, while on your nature walk, take time to stop and pray together while giving God your thanks for creating such a wonderful experience for the two of you. Ask for His help with your relationship to guide you on your life’s journey in service to Him. Create those special first-date memories that will last for years to come.
A picnic in a park is the perfect way to enjoy nature together while creating wonderful first-date memories. Scope out the park beforehand and pick out your favorite spots in the park to have a picnic. Be sure to pick out a spot that isn’t too far from the parking lot, particularly if you’re having a larger picnic and you’ll be packing a cooler.
And bring something fun to do! Here’s an idea. Bring along an inflatable movie screen and watch a movie while on a blanket. Remember those inflatable bounce houses that entertained you as a kid? Well, inflatable movie screens somehow scream that same amount of excitement for your first date. Movies are always relaxing and fun, The most popular movies on first dates are romantic comedies. The two of you can curl up on the blanket and watch a favorite movie, and if you’re lucky enough, a gentle wind may move the screen every now and then for some additional entertainment (and lasting memories as well). This low-cost but unforgettable first date option is sure to make your special someone feel appreciated.
Visiting a museum or an art gallery is a great low-cost first date for Christian couples. You can take in some culture, explore the exhibits, and get to know one another by discussing what you see.
I think going to an art gallery or museum is an excellent date for Christians. We shouldn’t only look at art as something to appreciate. Instead, use art as an opportunity to get to know someone and learn more about him or her, and what their perspective is on matters as you uncover history together. It really is a good way to get to know someone better. It will give you the opportunity to open up to each other and learn the cultural differences you have as well as how different cultures can share similar ideas, beliefs, and values. I rank museums and galleries high in my mind for helping me understand another person better by sharing sharing experiences our families have in common while exploring our different cultural aspects.
Keep in mind that many museums and art galleries are free or donation-based, so this is an inexpensive way to spend a couple’s first date if the piggy bank is a little low on funds currently.
Want to know if you’ve picked a “competitive” partner? Board games are a good start without having to unload a wad of cash at an arcade. Watch your date closely and see their actions when they are winning or losing at different points during the game. There are lots of great board games out there, so it’s easy to find something that you both like.
Want to know if you’ve picked a “rule-changer” partner? Try some card games. Be sure you both agree on the rules of the game before beginning, and watch to see if your date changes the rules during the game (particularly when they appear to be losing).
Like visiting museums and galleries together, playing board games and card games with your date will tell you a lot about “how they tick” mentally. So, whatever antics you pick up on during this entertainment, you should take it into deep consideration when deciding if they are a good match for you.
And if you want to add a little more pressure to see a potentially different perspective of your date, then on a subsequent outing, play the board games and/or card games either in a public place or, better yet, with a group of your date’s friends. You may find that the added peer pressure causes a different Mr. or Miss Hyde to appear from your sweet Dr. Jeckyll.
You don’t have to spend a lot of money to have a memorable first date with your beloved. Parks and nature walks provide romance. Museums and galleries provide an avenue to discuss your cultural differences. And some of the least expensive means of entertainment will give you a better view of your date’s internal workings – their competitiveness and honesty can be tested with simple board games and playing cards.
I’m Lori Stith, The Stoicess
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