According to psychologist, relationship expert, and author of The Ultimate Guide to a Multi-Orgasmic Life, Antonia Hall, “Spending time alone can be the best way to clear your mind, nourish your body, and tap into your inner creativity,” and we couldn’t agree more! She continues, “Spending quality time with friends and family is a healthy, life-enriching thing to do, but making time just for yourself is just as important.”
Going on dates can be a lot of fun when you’re with someone else. You have someone to share the experience with and you can bounce your thoughts and emotions off of another person. However, taking yourself on a date also comes with one of a kind experiences that you can’t quite achieve when you’re with another person, or people. When you take yourself on an outing, you get the benefit of having time all to yourself to do the things you want to do, take in new experiences, and you get the added bonus of learning so much more about yourself!
Check out these 8 fantastic date ideas that you can enjoy alone – even if you’re in a relationship!
Go On A Picnic
There’s no time like the summer to take yourself on a picnic! Grab some of your favorite foods, assemble a mouthwatering spread and head to a serene location like a forest, beach, peaceful park or a lake! If you’re up for a little bit of adventure, you can bike or hike before your picnic and reward yourself with a tasty meal while you enjoy the scenic views.
Go Biking
Summer is the perfect time to head outdoors to take yourself on a bike ride! You can head wherever you’d like, cruise at your own pace, and make as many stops as you’d like along the way. If you don’t have a bike, you can always rent a bike!
Visit A Farmer’s Market
The farmers market is a great place to take yourself on a date on the weekend! You can spend hours discovering new fruits, veggies, herbs and plants. If your farmers market includes fun items like farm to table pies and dishes, you can even take home a few to share with your friends and family!
Head To An Art Event
Art events are a fun option when you’re thinking of having a solo date! Museums, art walks, fun interactive installations and art openings are great places to explore – especially if they’re free! Not only will you have fun, you’ll also meet people who share the same interests that you do!
Try A Paddleboard Class
While you might be enjoying a class with other people, you’ll be on your board, in your own space. This is the perfect opportunity to meet new people, learn about yourself and do some self-introspection!
Go To A Sporting Event
Take yourself out to a ballgame, a volleyball tournament, or watch a pick up game of soccer in the park! There’s no limit to the number of big or small sporting events that you can enjoy this summer!
Go On A Walking City Tour
Walking tours are a fun way to get to know your city or an unknown destination. You can do a Hop On Hop Off Tour or do a specific tour that’s focused on street art, film and television, architecture, food and culture, haunted history and so much more!
Go To An Outdoor Movie
Outdoor movies are incredibly popular during the summer! This is the season for nostalgic, classic movies that you can enjoy under the night sky!
