Dear Ash,

I am going to take this girl I really like out on a date, but I am not exactly sure where to take her. She has asked for me to pick, because she doesn’t mind what we do. We have never been on a date before and I don’t want to take her on a date that would be for those on a much more serious level in their relationship. A casual date would be suitable because I don’t really know how it will go.

-Anonymous

Dear Guy-Who-Needs-A-Good-First-Date-Idea,

I think every guy struggles with this. Nerves get in the way, and you feel like you are going to mess up. You like this girl and you don’t want to let her down!

You don’t want to go too all out, but you don’t want to show no effort at all. However, just the fact that you are thinking about first date ideas shows your willingness in making this girl happy. Bravo!

There are many first date options you could choose from, but here are a few of what I think most girls would be pleased with.

1. Coffee

You can’t go wrong with a nice cup of joe. Casual, but it still is classy. I don’t know of a single girl who wouldn’t love a date in a coffee shop.

2. Bowling

Bowling is always fun. I don’t think you can go wrong with this one! It allows for some laughs for sure. And, you can let the girl win, to possibly get her to like you more!

3. Dinner at a not-too-fancy place, but a nice place

This means you should not take her out to a full blown Hyde Park, but you can take her to a nice sit down restaurant. This leaves room for you to talk with her and for you both to realize if there is any chemistry between you two.

4. Grab some ice cream

Ice cream is always a good idea. And if things get weird, you can always just act super engaged in eating your ice cream. That might make the time go by more quickly, just incase.

5. Go for a walk

A walk can leave time for great conversations. Again, this can be a great way to see if there’s a special spark between the both of you.

All in all, these five ideas are good go-to’s for your first date. Above all else, be yourself. No matter where you take her, she should like you for you. Not what you do for her.

I wish you the best of luck!

Xoxo,

Ash