| The three most usual choices for what to do on a | | | | your computer for keeping what you have found |
| date are dinner, a movie, and a public event such as a | | | | online. Use Notepad to copy, paste, and save just |
| sports game or concert. Those activities often give the | | | | what is of interest to you. The File menu of most web |
| couple several hours of time to enjoy each other's | | | | browsers has a Save As command that can be used |
| company. But relying on those same activities too | | | | to save an entire web page. |
| often makes the time spent together seem less | | | | Be open to any suggestions your partner has to offer. |
| important and less dramatic. | | | | Ask yourself what your partner would enjoy doing. |
| Human nature craves the out-of-the-ordinary. A new | | | | Choose something that jibes with his/her tastes and |
| experience raises awareness and pumps up our | | | | interests. After all, you won't enjoy the date if your |
| interest level. If a couple continues to occasionally find | | | | partner doesn't. |
| new and unusual choices for what to do, their time | | | | Choose activities that give opportunities for |
| together will be more enjoyable. | | | | conversation. Comments you and your date make to |
| Probably the best way to find new ideas for what to | | | | each other are often the most important part of the |
| do for a date is to make a point of being on the | | | | date. Couples need to find out each other's values to |
| lookout for possibilities. You might see something in the | | | | build respect and trust. Sharing ideas keeps the |
| newspaper or in a magazine. Someone you know | | | | relationship alive and interesting. |
| could share an idea they have had. You never know | | | | Your attitude and your partner's attitude are what is |
| when an idea will present itself. | | | | most important for enjoying a date. You will enjoy |
| You should also actively search for new and unusual | | | | yourselves if you are positive and open to what the |
| things to do. A great place to look for ideas is web | | | | situation has to offer. Keep your mental attitude and |
| sites about things you are interested in. Use Google or | | | | enjoyment abilities high. Regularly do things that feed |
| your favorite search engine. Key in words or phrases | | | | those parts of you that seek fun, adventure, discovery |
| that describe the activities and events that you find | | | | and wonder. |
| interesting and enjoyable. Look through the list of web | | | | Pursue what you have a passion for. Revive an old |
| sites found with the search. Browse the sites that | | | | dream or pursue a recent ambition. Being passionate |
| seem most promising. | | | | about something gives you the energy to be |
| The local visitors' bureau is a possible source of ideas. | | | | enthusiastic and adventuresome. |
| They will likely have many brochures about local | | | | Stay informed to stay interesting. Keep up with current |
| attractions. Look in the community events section of | | | | events and issues. Listen to the news and news |
| your newspaper. Check out the listings for your | | | | commentary programs. Satisfy your curiosity about |
| county, city or community center. Look through the | | | | things you find interesting. Look things up on the Web. |
| brochures at the Chamber of Commerce. Look in the | | | | Read magazines. Watch television documentaries. Go |
| yellow pages under headings such as canoeing, rafting, | | | | to the library. Browse at book stores. Look for new |
| kayaking, hiking, photography classes, and art | | | | ideas and new interests. One good source I like is the |
| museums. Check the bulletin board at the library. When | | | | web sites of National Public Radio. |
| you find something interesting, adapt that activity to suit | | | | Where you go and what you do on a date are not |
| your interests and tastes. | | | | what matters most. Having fun on a date is more a |
| When you have found a particular interest, go to | | | | matter of attitude. Be positive. Let your attention be on |
| shops that sell equipment for that activity. Ask about | | | | what you enjoy about the experience. And use variety |
| events and programs in your locality. | | | | and some new experiences to keep your awareness |
| Keep a list of possible activities. Have a place to keep | | | | level up so that things stay interesting. |
| brochures, maps, and visitors' guides. make folders in | | | | |