likestolaugh Posted October 25, 2008 Posted October 25, 2008 Montreal... a city that's AMAZING in the spring and summer for dating... so much to do. But then in the fall when it gets cold (like now), everything kinda disappears... Now, I know I could go to a botanical garden or something, but given the person I'm going out with has lived here her whole life (I haven't), and is also in her early 20's (as am I)... things like that don't present that much fun. So... any suggestions for date ideas (other than movie, which is obvious) for cold weather, when being outside isn't pleasant? (by this I mean fall... not winter...)
ShadowU12345 Posted October 25, 2008 Posted October 25, 2008 There's many things you can do in cold weather such as: *Cuddling inside under the covers. *Going out to a cafe such as Starbucks and getting a nice Latte. *Going to a nice restaurant and treating her to some tasty food. *Go shopping if your up for it. Well, that's all I can think of, when weather conditions present themselves, you just have to be creative. Just do something fun that you both enjoy that doesn't exactly involve being in the cold outdoors.
Author likestolaugh Posted October 25, 2008 Author Posted October 25, 2008 ...and if neither one of us is big on the whole food/coffee date thing? Shopping could be good (or at least, it's something I know she likes)... but I (as a male) couldn't possibly suggest that lol. I suppose I should have mentioned... I really barely know this girl, and what she likes... she says she doesn't generally DO much... she mainly does the club thing with her friends (although thankfully she's not at all the typical "club girl" type of person)
Fraggle Posted October 25, 2008 Posted October 25, 2008 Comedy clubs, dinner theater, museums, art galleries, plays/stage shows, casino... that's all that comes to mind off the top of my head.
Green Posted October 25, 2008 Posted October 25, 2008 you could go skiing or skating or out to resteraunts. I mean seriously you just need to build your comfort with this girl she shouldn't expect you to come up with some great unique thing to do each week
Touche Posted October 25, 2008 Posted October 25, 2008 Cook a special meal at home. Maybe something you can cook together? Or rent a movie at home. Go to a concert. Have dinner at home and play a board game. Those were all things my husband and I did when we were dating. We always had a great time. Mostly we just laughed and talked and danced to music in the living room after making a great meal. Are you sure you have enough in common? If you can't just sit and talk and laugh perhaps you're not a match?
Author likestolaugh Posted October 25, 2008 Author Posted October 25, 2008 Cook a special meal at home. Maybe something you can cook together? Or rent a movie at home. Go to a concert. Have dinner at home and play a board game. Those were all things my husband and I did when we were dating. We always had a great time. Mostly we just laughed and talked and danced to music in the living room after making a great meal. Are you sure you have enough in common? If you can't just sit and talk and laugh perhaps you're not a match? I kinda suck at cooking unfortunately... and my place (being a bachelor student) isn't big at all (hell, I don't even have a couch lol) I'm hoping we can just sit and talk... as I said I don't really know her... all I've done so far is go to an art museum with her (we have a shared interest in that)...
D-Lish Posted October 25, 2008 Posted October 25, 2008 SEX.... come on... Lots and lots of crazy great white north sex.
Walk Posted October 25, 2008 Posted October 25, 2008 You said you aren't one to suggest shopping, but I swear to God you really should do that. My H did that when we were dating and I was floored. I'm not even a big shopper, but I was still impressed that a Man would actually be confident enough to suggest shopping. For dates... I used to check out the paper for events in the area and drag my honey to go see them. I'd pick inexpensive things so if they were terrible it wouldn't put us out much. The point wasn't to be awed and amazed by what was happening around us, but to be awed and amazed by each other, so it really didn't matter what we did as long as we made it fun for each other. Around here, we have indoor flea markets. Those were fun. Got some good laughs off some of the merchandise for sale at those things.
Touche Posted October 25, 2008 Posted October 25, 2008 I kinda suck at cooking unfortunately... and my place (being a bachelor student) isn't big at all (hell, I don't even have a couch lol) I'm hoping we can just sit and talk... as I said I don't really know her... all I've done so far is go to an art museum with her (we have a shared interest in that)... It doesn't matter if you suck at cooking. You can still try to cook something together. Or if not, then just make a pizza together (or order one) and sit and talk. I think it's nice that you have art in common. Why not go to some art galleries together? It's fun to look at new art. After that you can discuss what you like and what you didn't like. If you two can't just sit and talk then I would say that you're just not compatible. I mean really. I'm now with my H for 14 years and we never run out of things to talk about.
Author likestolaugh Posted October 25, 2008 Author Posted October 25, 2008 yeah... I'm sure we will do the art gallery thing at some point... I don't want to only do art things of course though. See, I'm all for staying in and doing something at my place (she lives on the other side of town... and still with her parents)... but my place isn't exactly.. well... it's kinda dull tbh. I'm not there very much, it's tiny, and the building isn't the nicest... ...ah... it was so easy when my previous gf lived on her own... and just 3 blocks away lol.
Fraggle Posted October 25, 2008 Posted October 25, 2008 If you're both into art, see if there are local one-day art workshops or something that you could both do. I know my local art stores usually have half-day workshops (like Bob Ross-type stuff). Dates with participatory activies are imho usually more interesting and fun than passive dates.
Author likestolaugh Posted October 25, 2008 Author Posted October 25, 2008 If you're both into art, see if there are local one-day art workshops or something that you could both do. I know my local art stores usually have half-day workshops (like Bob Ross-type stuff). Dates with participatory activies are imho usually more interesting and fun than passive dates. that's a thoughtful idea, but it wouldn't work. I'm doing a degree in visual art, as is she... so we're a bit past that point. Still, you've a good idea... I can look around for other activity type things... things that aren't too "old person-ish" if that makes sense
Capricciosa Posted October 25, 2008 Posted October 25, 2008 that's a thoughtful idea, but it wouldn't work. I'm doing a degree in visual art, as is she... so we're a bit past that point. Still, you've a good idea... I can look around for other activity type things... things that aren't too "old person-ish" if that makes sense Isn't the awesome yearly pumpkin/chinese lantern show on at the Botanical Gardens right now? C'mon, get a little drunk and wander through the pumpkin patch. They say it's not what you do but how you do it...and with who... And it's been pretty nice out these days (though it will rain on the weekend), so a walk on the mountain is not out of th question. Plus all the indoor live music is up and running now. There's so much to do these days. If you're in arts, you can also do Saturday afternoon at the Belgo building, all those openings, all that variety, and maybe even cheap wine. Sort of like trick or treating... (Yes, obviously I too am in lovely Montreal.)
daisy84 Posted October 25, 2008 Posted October 25, 2008 If you like indie music at all you can find all the local shows at www.montrealshows.com and sometimes there are other events listed there too. I think the best dinner date spot that is potentially do-able on a student budget is Sala Rossa - you can just order some tapas and wine, you may already know this place it's a Spanish Cultural Club and resteraunt (if you're in art school you probably know it but it's a great date spot!). When it gets colder you could go skating at Parc Lafontaine, I think it's like $6 to rent skates. Yes, you'll still be outside but it's a great date I think, you can go around the corner to La Banquise afterwards. I should probably think of date ideas when I'm not so hungry...
Green Posted October 25, 2008 Posted October 25, 2008 SEX.... come on... Lots and lots of crazy great white north sex. I'd rather have sex in the south
Fraggle Posted October 25, 2008 Posted October 25, 2008 that's a thoughtful idea, but it wouldn't work. I'm doing a degree in visual art, as is she... so we're a bit past that point. Still, you've a good idea... I can look around for other activity type things... things that aren't too "old person-ish" if that makes sense Well, you could always model nude for each other.
Author likestolaugh Posted October 25, 2008 Author Posted October 25, 2008 Well, you could always model nude for each other. shhhh... this is the artist's not so secret way of moving things along
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