InsaneTrombone Posted December 6, 2014 Posted December 6, 2014 (edited) A little background..we're both in our early 20s.. I met her on an online dating website back in September and managed to snag her number. We texted for a little bit but things fell off for a while, then really picked up in mid October. At the moment, we text probably everyday. Sometimes goofy funny stuff, some flirty stuff, some boring casual stuff. I know I make her laugh and smile. We also both have snapchat and send eachother photos every now and then. We're also both big hockey fans. I'd have loved to take her out on a date already, but between this school semester and work, I haven't had too much extra time for things like that - and when I have had that time it was usually to just relax, or her schedule didn't fit with mine. With the school semester quickly ending here, my time is going to open up. I know it's bugging her that she hasn't met me yet so I want to really get this going before she loses interest. Since we're both big hockey fans, my first reaction was to take her to a hockey game between our favorite team. For some GOOD seats, I'm looking at probably 150 a pop. For average to bad seats, probably less than 80 each. Is this too much to spend for a first date? I wouldn't even expect her to pay obviously, but im slightly concerned that this might be a bit much for a 1st date. Then again, we have been in contact and talking for about 2 or so months - we just haven't met yet. Would this be a good environment for a first date? Edited December 6, 2014 by InsaneTrombone
FitChick Posted December 6, 2014 Posted December 6, 2014 How about taking her to a sports bar where you can eat and watch the game on a big screen? 1
deathandtaxes Posted December 6, 2014 Posted December 6, 2014 Terribly bad first date idea. It's like the movies. It doesn't give you an opportunity to TALK. Fitchick's idea is great. You can be around the game you both love and it allows for a lot of conversation to take place. What really is odd here is that you BOTH haven't MADE time to meet each other. That's quite telling. Nobody is that dang busy as to meet up for a few minutes for a drink or something.
rdet123 Posted December 6, 2014 Posted December 6, 2014 First of all I think that is super thoughtful of you to even think of that. It's not everyday that you go to a hockey game on a first date. She will be super impressed if nothing else. I think since you guys have been talking for quite some time, I don't think it's weird to take her there. You could do the bar deal, but it just comes off as less classy. I guess it's up to you if you want to spend that much money on her in the beginning, not knowing if you guys will work out in the end. But, I know for a fact (being a girl) that she will be really impressed with it.
d0nnivain Posted December 6, 2014 Posted December 6, 2014 $300 is waaaayyyy to much for a 1st date, unless that is "pocket change" to you. Getting together for a low cost viewing of the same game is a fabulous idea. Sports bar here you come! 1
Author InsaneTrombone Posted December 6, 2014 Author Posted December 6, 2014 (edited) How about taking her to a sports bar where you can eat and watch the game on a big screen? I don't drink and bars have never been my thing. They always came off as gaudy to me. Terribly bad first date idea. It's like the movies. It doesn't give you an opportunity to TALK. Fitchick's idea is great. You can be around the game you both love and it allows for a lot of conversation to take place. What really is odd here is that you BOTH haven't MADE time to meet each other. That's quite telling. Nobody is that dang busy as to meet up for a few minutes for a drink or something. She lives about 30 minutes away. It takes a little bit of planning to set something like that up. I mean, I don't think neither of us were making it a super high priority over other things, but it's something we both wanted to do soon. First of all I think that is super thoughtful of you to even think of that. It's not everyday that you go to a hockey game on a first date. She will be super impressed if nothing else. I think since you guys have been talking for quite some time, I don't think it's weird to take her there. You could do the bar deal, but it just comes off as less classy. I guess it's up to you if you want to spend that much money on her in the beginning, not knowing if you guys will work out in the end. But, I know for a fact (being a girl) that she will be really impressed with it. Thanks. It's not so much to impress her, but we both love hockey so I figured why not? We've talked about catching a game together in the past. $300 is waaaayyyy to much for a 1st date, unless that is "pocket change" to you. Getting together for a low cost viewing of the same game is a fabulous idea. Sports bar here you come! Yeah 300 is a lot for me, especially for someone I haven't even met yet. It's certainly not pocket change haha. She says she has no problem paying for herself but I just can't let her pay for something that was my idea. I'm trying to find some seats for 100 a piece or so. I don't think that would be too bad. At the very least I caught a game in person, something I haven't done in a while now. It's actually the day before Christmas eve too so it could be interesting. I definitely don't do bars, so unfortunately that wouldn't be an option for me. Edited December 6, 2014 by InsaneTrombone
d0nnivain Posted December 6, 2014 Posted December 6, 2014 Does your school have a student center with a big screen TV? Go watch the game there. But DO NOT drop $200 on a 1st date when you don't have that kind of cash to spare. Bars may be cheesy but for this, suck it up & go to one. You don't have to drink alcohol; just watch the game. They sell booze at the stadium so it's not that much different. 2
Gloria25 Posted December 6, 2014 Posted December 6, 2014 Does your school have a student center with a big screen TV? Go watch the game there. But DO NOT drop $200 on a 1st date when you don't have that kind of cash to spare. Bars may be cheesy but for this, suck it up & go to one. You don't have to drink alcohol; just watch the game. They sell booze at the stadium so it's not that much different. Agreed ^^...first dates should be light and simple. If you two hit it off, you can probably extend the evening together and I like the bar/big screen idea. I mean, you can have a couple of drinks, chat, and extend the time watching the game on the TV if you two kick it off. Can even order something to munch on.
bene Posted December 6, 2014 Posted December 6, 2014 I suggest you to save this idea for later when you have already met. It's thoughtful to find an activity you are both into but it's way too expensive if you haven't even met before. As a woman I would feel uncomfortable if someone spends a considerable amount of money on the first date when neither of you is sure if you will even like each other. First date should be easy and simple because at this point you are still strangers. Just go and have coffee and if it goes well you can ask her to come to the game for the next date. 1
Eighty_nine Posted December 6, 2014 Posted December 6, 2014 Terribly bad first date idea. It's like the movies. It doesn't give you an opportunity to TALK. Fitchick's idea is great. You can be around the game you both love and it allows for a lot of conversation to take place. Woah, terrible idea?! That's a strech, and I think theres plenty of opportunity to chat at a game. I had a first date at an NHL game and it was great. I say go ahead and get the bad/average seats and have fun. I actually don't think it's too much.
PogoStick Posted December 6, 2014 Posted December 6, 2014 (edited) How about you go see a minor league hockey team for $25 a ticket? FYI, a sporting event is a great 1st date. The other dude is crazy. There are college hockey teams too. Edited December 6, 2014 by PogoStick 1
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