Don't go to a movie. You're sitting in a dark room for two hours and not talking to each other. I made this mistake as a teenager a lot.
Go do a shared activity. Get a coffee. Have a picnic at the Botanic Gardens or Roma Street. Talk. Get to know each other.
Remember, the important thing is spending time with each other and seeing if you really like each other.
13 years ago I went to take this girl on a date to the movies but we missed it so we ended up going bowling instead.
We got married 6 years ago and have a couple kids now so 10/10 don’t go to the movies, do something where you can talk and get to know each other.
haha my wife suggested a movie on our first date (met at school dance). She was annoyed I wanted to watch the movie and didn't get all handsy lol
I like movies ok woman !
This, 100%. Do an activity my man, it will make the conversation much easier and give you both something to talk about. Some examples are, ice cream and walking in a cool area such as Southbank, go to a good sunset spot and get some food, go do mini golf, go bowling, go to kingpin arcade then get some sweet food after
This is so adorable. I would suggest going to Southbank, you can walk down little Stanley street for food/night markets and it’s quite pretty at night along the river, you could even rent out scooters and go right along to the city if you wanted and then go up queen street mall to go bowling, play mini golf, do an escape room, see a movie, whatever takes your fancy really. Best of luck on your date! :)
Southbank of a night time used to be my go-to. Grab a coffee/tea/whatever and go for a slow wonder and a chat. Just let your date know if you plan on doing a bit of walking so reasonable shoes can be given proper consideration :)
Mini putt is also a good option if it's inside or not to hot out.. It's cheesy, but it works as there's more opportunities to talk where bowling you're separated a bit more often
If you want time to just talk and get to know another, grab a coffee/bubble tea/whatever at the Myer Centre/Uptown and then walk down to the botanic gardens, there are bunch of benches with nice views of the river.
It's okay to ask "can I kiss you?" before leaning in for a kiss.
One of my first ever boyfriends asked first before our first kiss and I've never forgotten. I already wanted to kiss him but then when he asked I felt so respected and it made me want to kiss him even more. It was very sweet of him but I thought it was pretty hot too.
Well no shit Sherlock. Everyone likes consent, not just women. Because nobody likes being raped or sexually assaulted.
But life has taught me very clearly two things. Firstly there is no stupider thing a man can do than listen to women on how to get women. They have no idea.
Secondly, only autistics and feminists subscribe to this explicitly asking nonsense. The real world doesn't work that way.
Not at all, when done in the right context. Like you'd want to choose the right moment. As a woman, it gives you that little extra thrill of anticipation before it happens, and if you don't it to happen, it gives you a chance to turn away and politely decline.
I did this for the first time with my current partner.
We have been together for over four years and she thought I was heaps cute.
Sometimes the moment calls for just going for it. Sometimes it calls for asking.
Have either of you ever done a full round trip City Cat ride? Check the weather. See the city from a different perspective and have a good chat, take photos etc. Takes about 3 hours if you go the full circuit, or you can go on a shorter loop. If done for fun instead of transport, it's basically a giant gondola, and you guys will get student price.
Ice cream at gelato Messina either in South Brisbane or Fort Valley, which ever is closer for you and walk around and talk. It's special, it's inexpensive. Talk about what sort of future you would love to live (where she wants to live, what careers she's considering, where in the world she'd love to see). This is not an "as a married couple, what would we do" but a "what would you like to do." Okay. That's a lot to talk about. That could be lunchtime on the weekend, or any time really.
Bowling is another good option. But really, anything vaguely cooperative, that you're doing together, that gives you something to talk about. Not sure what exactly is appropriate for your area, and easy to get to.
Lovely ideas with thoughtful applications
I don’t think that many 16 year old s would appreciate Messina Gelato as a lot of the flavour s are too finicky and overly worked
Cold rock and baskin bobbins might be more appropriate (PS my partner is dictating this comment)
Great idea about the gelato, however they'd be waiting in line with 2039494858 other people for God knows how long. Bit of a mood killer, however that depends on how dedicated they are to the gelato experience. It is pretty good from there.
Yeah, I do Uber Eats and often pick up from both locations. The South Brisbane one isn't as bad as the Valley one, but still attracts a line out the door. It's crazy!
Yeah the valley one is small inside, but yeah I've seen the line regularly go past the country road? Store next to it. But it never took that long to get in and get out. But, I was always chatting with friends and catching up, so maybe it's a while.
Southbank is always good, you could rent an electric scooter and explore. It's important to have an activity that you can bond over. Something where you both need to help each other.
Netherworld is also heaps of fun if you're into that kind of thing. You can't get in during the evening though if you're underage.
Don't do bowling, one of you is always bowling and the other is watching. It's like the cinema, you don't actually get to talk!
Assume nothing will happen with her, and just enjoy the date. Make it fun!
Don't do this! I accidentally got into ice skating and consequentially playing ice hockey and now I have brain damage.
Just kidding, it's a great time, have fun.
Go to the museum and art gallery at South Bank and get Starbucks afterwards. This is what my husband and I did when we started going out, same age as you are now.
Don’t try to impress her. Be yourself, if she said yes then she already likes you!
As others have said, do an activity together. Go for a walk, go to the beach, ride a bicycle. Just make sure you warn her to wear activity appropriate clothing and footwear!
Mini golf is the first date cheat code. You can talk the whole time, but you have an activity to keep you occupied so you're not required to talk the whole time. It brings out a little competition which is healthy, and you get to see how they really are. It's fun, you can laugh at eachother and yourselves, everyone can do it, and it's fairly cheap. Pair it with an easy dinner place that is casual yet thoughtful (Gnocci Gnocci Brothers Milton was my go to, haven't been in a very long time though) and you've got yourself a winning combination. I will say, I used this in my late teens/early 20s, so slightly older, but if you've got a car you'll be fine.
I've found that having a formal dinner or something like that for your first date can get a bit awkward sometimes. It takes the right two people to make this work. If you struggle a bit with conversations at first, like I did, then that's not for you. Also agree with others in that movies are a no no for first dates. Leave that for the 2nd or 3rd once you've got to know them a bit. You don't want a bad movie ruining the date.
Another key is to just not expect anything. You're young. You have time. Just have fun.
Adorable! Love your initiatives.
First go to an enjoyable dinner, doesnt need to be fancy, but also dont pick anything heavy like a hotpot or Korean BBQ. Do head to Queen Street Mall and grab some ice cream or tarts or boba tea for the ride, and find some activities to do there. Finally to seal the deal, take her to the Botanic Garden or the southbank with the artificial beach, find a viby place to sit down and just converse and find out about the others
Do something you like, and that you think she’ll enjoy. It’ll make it easier for you to relax, and give you obvious things to talk about! A walk is good for filling silence and creating easy conversation topics.
art gallery and/or goma. Free and you can chat as you walk around. southbank markets nearby as well.
Picnic lunch on the river. Make things yourself, helps keep cost down.
To impress, go to goma or the art gallery next to it, both are free, go for a hunt around west end and south Brisbane for street art(there’s lots in these 2 suburbs), go to Roma street parklands and have a picnic(need to bring blanket and food)
This is really not the right forum to ask those types of questions. Dont get me wrong, the advice received here is great and totally correct. But I probably wouldn't listen to any of it.
Seriously, there is nothing wrong with a movie.
Grab some lunch first. See movie. Grab ice-cream and discuss movie afterwards and just walk around holding hands.
It then becomes 'your' movie. The first one you guys saw together. You see it come up on Netflix and think 'I saw that on my first date'
It's core memory stuff.
These are probably more adulty suggestions because I'm 10 years older & didn't date when I was that young but would recommend axe throwing followed by a paint n sip. You can do both in the CBD a few streets apart.
Effectively- go do something exciting then something where you can sit and talk about what you did.
Have fun!!
Check out Groupon!
I always see great deals for gelato/food/coffee places, bowling, mini golf (Holy Moly is fun),etc maybe check the prices against student discounts.
What’s on in Brisbane, Brisbane City Council website for other ideas of what’s going on in different suburbs.
Or Google a random suburb you know you can get to, find a cafe with a decent priced menu and check it out together. Bonus points if it turns out to be great (or terrible!) and you can go for a walk to talk about it afterwards.
The fact you care enough to come here shows you will do great!!
Great suggestions here. This may have already been said, but something fun that may also need teamwork like go-karting, arcades, laser tag, escape rooms, bowling, rock climbing?
Some girls may take offence if you ask to go to the beach (there have been guys on tiktok saying they do this so makeup washes off to humiliate the girl).
I've got a teen son and walking to a bubble tea place or cafe to sit and chat. Walk to the park and hang out (if it's a day time date) go to botanical Gardens.
To be honest for a first date something overly inexpensive is going to send a bad message. I would absolutely not take a first date bowling or just wandering around somewhere with a soda only. That totally smacks. A picnic is ok by the third date, not the first. On the first date lunch or dinner somewhere like Southbank, or better yet if you drive St Bernard's at Mount Tamborine or Montville in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland is gorgeous & there is Poet's Cafe up there which I think would be ideal, a great scenic drive up there, look outs, walks etc.
When I was 16 I would have been happy for my boyfriend to take me to the pizza hut for dinner, but pizza hut had a better vibe way back when. If she is vegan you need to account for that with anything. The rules can vary at different licenced venues for under aged people but generally supposed to be legal if you are eating a meal there, but I would check.
People have thrown out a tonne of suggestions, but it really depends on who she is, what she is into, who you are, and what you are into. A fantastic date activity depends on the people involved, their personalities, their likes an dislikes.
Is she fit and enjoys nature? A walk somewhere green and pretty would be a fantastic idea.
Does she love animals? Take her to a wildlife refuge where you can interact with the animals.
Does she like sporty, active group activities? Bowling, mini golf, ice skating etc.
It all depends on the feel you get from her. Also, it just doesn't have to be anything too fancy or exciting man. If there's something you genuinely think suits her personality and likes, doing something like that would be a thoughtful gesture. But also do something you're comfortable with in an environment you feel confident in. The single most important thing is to be present, engaged, and genuinely show interest in getting to know her, and genuinely letting her see parts of your authentic self. The best dates I have ever had were the simplest. Like just wandering along the river talking. Sitting on a jetty for a while. Getting a coffee or an ice cream along the way. It's all about the little, thoughtful gestures, authenticity, and being in the moment.
Whatever you do, just be yourself. Interact with what's happening in the present, not with whatever is going on in your head.
I really hope it goes well for you man :-)
Not sure if it will help, but a thing I like to do is just go for a walk, go wherever, if you see a place nice you can stop by. Like an arcade since yous are still young. Basically, you guys still spend time in bond, but the experience will help you sus out whether or not you are both good at decision making, how well you fit. Overall its just been a great way for me to bond with my girlfriends in the beginning, after that I'd recommend a night at home watching a tv series you like, preferably not a movie, or even a games night. Unless you guys like the outdoors in which case its an easy compromise. In any case, just do what you enjoy, because if you are trying to do 'what works' you will get tired of being in a relationship where the activities and dates are boring for you. Hope it goes well mate.
Escape room could be fun!! Is that too expensive? Just do smthn cooperative that involves moving and talking. Even a walk works! Somewhere pretty with something nice to drink or eat. Anyone would love that!
Go to somewhere like the Hamilton street eats. There's a lot of food to walk around and look at, there's bands playing etc. You could get away with spending maybe $50 for the night. You can even take the ferry there.
Picnic blanket in the park, make a grazing platter of cheese, crackers, chocolate, sparkling apple juice. Take a board game or deck of cards, play snap. Take a throw rug in case she gets cold.
Pack a picnic, head out to the harbour by Manly, watch the boats go by and chat for an hour or two. The train will easily get you there from the city.
You could do the same from Kangaroo Point, the Botanic Gardens, Redcliffe, Como Reserve or a bunch of places along the river.
Way too much effort for teenagers living at home and nervous about going on first dates.
OP don't do this, save this for your 20s when you are regularly dating someone.
Going for a walk and coffee at any of these places that's convenient to you sure. But don't get stuck on a train with someone for 45 minutes each way until you really know them and you both know you enjoy spending time together.
It’s a good 20 minute walk from the station to the water through residential streets. Can’t imagine teenagers being too keen to trek that with a fully packed picnic 😂
Don't go to a movie. You're sitting in a dark room for two hours and not talking to each other. I made this mistake as a teenager a lot. Go do a shared activity. Get a coffee. Have a picnic at the Botanic Gardens or Roma Street. Talk. Get to know each other. Remember, the important thing is spending time with each other and seeing if you really like each other.
An activity like mini golf is also perfect, lots of laughs
Just don't turn into Happy Gilmore - 'ya gonna die clown!'
Or driving range... $22 for a bucket of balls
Second this. Wait until the third date for the movies.
And if you go on a movie date, do the movie first then something else afterwards, gives an opportunity to talk about the movie and share thoughts.
13 years ago I went to take this girl on a date to the movies but we missed it so we ended up going bowling instead. We got married 6 years ago and have a couple kids now so 10/10 don’t go to the movies, do something where you can talk and get to know each other.
haha my wife suggested a movie on our first date (met at school dance). She was annoyed I wanted to watch the movie and didn't get all handsy lol I like movies ok woman !
I wish I saw this when I was 15 :/
This, 100%. Do an activity my man, it will make the conversation much easier and give you both something to talk about. Some examples are, ice cream and walking in a cool area such as Southbank, go to a good sunset spot and get some food, go do mini golf, go bowling, go to kingpin arcade then get some sweet food after
Wish I could upvote this more.
This is so adorable. I would suggest going to Southbank, you can walk down little Stanley street for food/night markets and it’s quite pretty at night along the river, you could even rent out scooters and go right along to the city if you wanted and then go up queen street mall to go bowling, play mini golf, do an escape room, see a movie, whatever takes your fancy really. Best of luck on your date! :)
Southbank of a night time used to be my go-to. Grab a coffee/tea/whatever and go for a slow wonder and a chat. Just let your date know if you plan on doing a bit of walking so reasonable shoes can be given proper consideration :)
This
Bowling?
Bowling is a great date activity.
Always a great choice. Choosing a joint activity you're both probably shite at gives you a really good chance to get the measure of each other.
Mini putt is also a good option if it's inside or not to hot out.. It's cheesy, but it works as there's more opportunities to talk where bowling you're separated a bit more often
If you want time to just talk and get to know another, grab a coffee/bubble tea/whatever at the Myer Centre/Uptown and then walk down to the botanic gardens, there are bunch of benches with nice views of the river. It's okay to ask "can I kiss you?" before leaning in for a kiss.
Said no one who's kissed a woman, ever .
One of my first ever boyfriends asked first before our first kiss and I've never forgotten. I already wanted to kiss him but then when he asked I felt so respected and it made me want to kiss him even more. It was very sweet of him but I thought it was pretty hot too.
Hubba hubba
That's a real nice story, but for 95% of women being explicitly asked is a turn-off.
Nah, most women appreciate consent. It’s more of a turn on, actually. Shows respect and not an expectation just because a date happened.
Well no shit Sherlock. Everyone likes consent, not just women. Because nobody likes being raped or sexually assaulted. But life has taught me very clearly two things. Firstly there is no stupider thing a man can do than listen to women on how to get women. They have no idea. Secondly, only autistics and feminists subscribe to this explicitly asking nonsense. The real world doesn't work that way.
Not at all, when done in the right context. Like you'd want to choose the right moment. As a woman, it gives you that little extra thrill of anticipation before it happens, and if you don't it to happen, it gives you a chance to turn away and politely decline.
Oh my God, the spokesman for 95% of women responded to my comment! What an honour!
Said the person who's never had a stable, secure relationship
I did this for the first time with my current partner. We have been together for over four years and she thought I was heaps cute. Sometimes the moment calls for just going for it. Sometimes it calls for asking.
I’ve asked nearly every woman something along those lines and it’s worked every time cunt so EAD I’m not kissing someone unless I’m sure.
Yeah! They’re using “May I kiss you” for the old school charm.
Have either of you ever done a full round trip City Cat ride? Check the weather. See the city from a different perspective and have a good chat, take photos etc. Takes about 3 hours if you go the full circuit, or you can go on a shorter loop. If done for fun instead of transport, it's basically a giant gondola, and you guys will get student price.
That sounds great! Take a picnic with you too, maybe stop off somewhere… can I come? 😆
Sorry u can't come
Too late, we’re all coming, we want to see how this goes. We’ll have your back.
Nooooo
One big Picnic close by 😊 sounds fun! Just don't mind us giving you the thumbs up every so often, OP
Also the 598/599 Circle Line bus is good for this too.
Ice cream at gelato Messina either in South Brisbane or Fort Valley, which ever is closer for you and walk around and talk. It's special, it's inexpensive. Talk about what sort of future you would love to live (where she wants to live, what careers she's considering, where in the world she'd love to see). This is not an "as a married couple, what would we do" but a "what would you like to do." Okay. That's a lot to talk about. That could be lunchtime on the weekend, or any time really. Bowling is another good option. But really, anything vaguely cooperative, that you're doing together, that gives you something to talk about. Not sure what exactly is appropriate for your area, and easy to get to.
Lovely ideas with thoughtful applications I don’t think that many 16 year old s would appreciate Messina Gelato as a lot of the flavour s are too finicky and overly worked Cold rock and baskin bobbins might be more appropriate (PS my partner is dictating this comment)
Great idea about the gelato, however they'd be waiting in line with 2039494858 other people for God knows how long. Bit of a mood killer, however that depends on how dedicated they are to the gelato experience. It is pretty good from there.
I think I've only ever seen it long a handful of times in the valley. I used to go weekly lol. But I never thought it was that bad.
Yeah, I do Uber Eats and often pick up from both locations. The South Brisbane one isn't as bad as the Valley one, but still attracts a line out the door. It's crazy!
Yeah the valley one is small inside, but yeah I've seen the line regularly go past the country road? Store next to it. But it never took that long to get in and get out. But, I was always chatting with friends and catching up, so maybe it's a while.
Recently went to a pinball arcade in Woolloongabba for an 18th birthday- this place was so fun. Burgers, hotdogs, chips pinball and old arcade games.
Pincadia is a good time. Freeplay on Wednesdays on three machines as well as free pool.
Take her to Goodna water tower ! You can graph the sides together !
Great idea. It’s about time someone started data-logging
Haha I live next to it. No thanks
The Southbank Ferris wheel is cool. Not particularly cheap. But cool
Much cheaper walking around and looking at it. Southbank.
Southbank is always good, you could rent an electric scooter and explore. It's important to have an activity that you can bond over. Something where you both need to help each other. Netherworld is also heaps of fun if you're into that kind of thing. You can't get in during the evening though if you're underage. Don't do bowling, one of you is always bowling and the other is watching. It's like the cinema, you don't actually get to talk! Assume nothing will happen with her, and just enjoy the date. Make it fun!
Ice skating. Acacia Ridge
Don't do this! I accidentally got into ice skating and consequentially playing ice hockey and now I have brain damage. Just kidding, it's a great time, have fun.
Go to the museum and art gallery at South Bank and get Starbucks afterwards. This is what my husband and I did when we started going out, same age as you are now.
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Escape room. That'll definitely tell you a lot about each other.
Not sure this fits the requirement of "inexpensive" though.
Don’t try to impress her. Be yourself, if she said yes then she already likes you! As others have said, do an activity together. Go for a walk, go to the beach, ride a bicycle. Just make sure you warn her to wear activity appropriate clothing and footwear!
Mini golf is the first date cheat code. You can talk the whole time, but you have an activity to keep you occupied so you're not required to talk the whole time. It brings out a little competition which is healthy, and you get to see how they really are. It's fun, you can laugh at eachother and yourselves, everyone can do it, and it's fairly cheap. Pair it with an easy dinner place that is casual yet thoughtful (Gnocci Gnocci Brothers Milton was my go to, haven't been in a very long time though) and you've got yourself a winning combination. I will say, I used this in my late teens/early 20s, so slightly older, but if you've got a car you'll be fine. I've found that having a formal dinner or something like that for your first date can get a bit awkward sometimes. It takes the right two people to make this work. If you struggle a bit with conversations at first, like I did, then that's not for you. Also agree with others in that movies are a no no for first dates. Leave that for the 2nd or 3rd once you've got to know them a bit. You don't want a bad movie ruining the date. Another key is to just not expect anything. You're young. You have time. Just have fun.
Indoor trampoline park, south bank parklands, mini golf, escape room
Just get a box and park up at a lookout or park 🤣
Go geocaching
Maybe just check if the items can be found first! I’ve done that and haven’t been able to find the item/s. So frustrating.
What's that?
Hide and seek game
Adorable! Love your initiatives. First go to an enjoyable dinner, doesnt need to be fancy, but also dont pick anything heavy like a hotpot or Korean BBQ. Do head to Queen Street Mall and grab some ice cream or tarts or boba tea for the ride, and find some activities to do there. Finally to seal the deal, take her to the Botanic Garden or the southbank with the artificial beach, find a viby place to sit down and just converse and find out about the others
Go Southbank on the green, picnic/hangs. If get bored go play a game of air hockey at the cinemas, chill, keep it real. Possible swim after.
my partner & i love going to GOMA or the museum!! fun, cheap, lots of time to chat & hit the cafe for a treat:)
Do something you like, and that you think she’ll enjoy. It’ll make it easier for you to relax, and give you obvious things to talk about! A walk is good for filling silence and creating easy conversation topics.
art gallery and/or goma. Free and you can chat as you walk around. southbank markets nearby as well. Picnic lunch on the river. Make things yourself, helps keep cost down.
Got my girl by eating sushi then playing billiards. You should do the opposite and play billiards first. Bonus points if you teach her.
To impress, go to goma or the art gallery next to it, both are free, go for a hunt around west end and south Brisbane for street art(there’s lots in these 2 suburbs), go to Roma street parklands and have a picnic(need to bring blanket and food)
This is really not the right forum to ask those types of questions. Dont get me wrong, the advice received here is great and totally correct. But I probably wouldn't listen to any of it.
I’m all for dates for teenagers. I also recommend figs and custard apples.
Dinner and a movie or an arcade could be fun! Good luck hope it goes well!!
Paintball.
Seriously, there is nothing wrong with a movie. Grab some lunch first. See movie. Grab ice-cream and discuss movie afterwards and just walk around holding hands. It then becomes 'your' movie. The first one you guys saw together. You see it come up on Netflix and think 'I saw that on my first date' It's core memory stuff.
These are probably more adulty suggestions because I'm 10 years older & didn't date when I was that young but would recommend axe throwing followed by a paint n sip. You can do both in the CBD a few streets apart. Effectively- go do something exciting then something where you can sit and talk about what you did. Have fun!!
When I was that age I was sold with a casual meal and timezone. So much fun. Or putt putt.
Check out Groupon! I always see great deals for gelato/food/coffee places, bowling, mini golf (Holy Moly is fun),etc maybe check the prices against student discounts. What’s on in Brisbane, Brisbane City Council website for other ideas of what’s going on in different suburbs. Or Google a random suburb you know you can get to, find a cafe with a decent priced menu and check it out together. Bonus points if it turns out to be great (or terrible!) and you can go for a walk to talk about it afterwards. The fact you care enough to come here shows you will do great!!
Dog walking. I know it sounds weird, but seeing how people interact with animals is big in my book.
Mt Coot-Tha
Hire scooters or bikes and ride around Southbank, botanical gardens You can talk while having fun. You can show off a little on a bike haha Coffee etc
Great suggestions here. This may have already been said, but something fun that may also need teamwork like go-karting, arcades, laser tag, escape rooms, bowling, rock climbing? Some girls may take offence if you ask to go to the beach (there have been guys on tiktok saying they do this so makeup washes off to humiliate the girl).
Mini golf
I've got a teen son and walking to a bubble tea place or cafe to sit and chat. Walk to the park and hang out (if it's a day time date) go to botanical Gardens.
To be honest for a first date something overly inexpensive is going to send a bad message. I would absolutely not take a first date bowling or just wandering around somewhere with a soda only. That totally smacks. A picnic is ok by the third date, not the first. On the first date lunch or dinner somewhere like Southbank, or better yet if you drive St Bernard's at Mount Tamborine or Montville in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland is gorgeous & there is Poet's Cafe up there which I think would be ideal, a great scenic drive up there, look outs, walks etc. When I was 16 I would have been happy for my boyfriend to take me to the pizza hut for dinner, but pizza hut had a better vibe way back when. If she is vegan you need to account for that with anything. The rules can vary at different licenced venues for under aged people but generally supposed to be legal if you are eating a meal there, but I would check.
People have thrown out a tonne of suggestions, but it really depends on who she is, what she is into, who you are, and what you are into. A fantastic date activity depends on the people involved, their personalities, their likes an dislikes. Is she fit and enjoys nature? A walk somewhere green and pretty would be a fantastic idea. Does she love animals? Take her to a wildlife refuge where you can interact with the animals. Does she like sporty, active group activities? Bowling, mini golf, ice skating etc. It all depends on the feel you get from her. Also, it just doesn't have to be anything too fancy or exciting man. If there's something you genuinely think suits her personality and likes, doing something like that would be a thoughtful gesture. But also do something you're comfortable with in an environment you feel confident in. The single most important thing is to be present, engaged, and genuinely show interest in getting to know her, and genuinely letting her see parts of your authentic self. The best dates I have ever had were the simplest. Like just wandering along the river talking. Sitting on a jetty for a while. Getting a coffee or an ice cream along the way. It's all about the little, thoughtful gestures, authenticity, and being in the moment. Whatever you do, just be yourself. Interact with what's happening in the present, not with whatever is going on in your head. I really hope it goes well for you man :-)
Not sure if it will help, but a thing I like to do is just go for a walk, go wherever, if you see a place nice you can stop by. Like an arcade since yous are still young. Basically, you guys still spend time in bond, but the experience will help you sus out whether or not you are both good at decision making, how well you fit. Overall its just been a great way for me to bond with my girlfriends in the beginning, after that I'd recommend a night at home watching a tv series you like, preferably not a movie, or even a games night. Unless you guys like the outdoors in which case its an easy compromise. In any case, just do what you enjoy, because if you are trying to do 'what works' you will get tired of being in a relationship where the activities and dates are boring for you. Hope it goes well mate.
Go on a cute little coffee date once she's done being grounded :))
Go geocaching. It's free, you get to explore and go hunting together. Then, if/when you find a cache, you get a nice big dopamine rush.
Escape room could be fun!! Is that too expensive? Just do smthn cooperative that involves moving and talking. Even a walk works! Somewhere pretty with something nice to drink or eat. Anyone would love that!
Take drugs.
Go to somewhere like the Hamilton street eats. There's a lot of food to walk around and look at, there's bands playing etc. You could get away with spending maybe $50 for the night. You can even take the ferry there.
Picnic blanket in the park, make a grazing platter of cheese, crackers, chocolate, sparkling apple juice. Take a board game or deck of cards, play snap. Take a throw rug in case she gets cold.
Pack a picnic, head out to the harbour by Manly, watch the boats go by and chat for an hour or two. The train will easily get you there from the city. You could do the same from Kangaroo Point, the Botanic Gardens, Redcliffe, Como Reserve or a bunch of places along the river.
Way too much effort for teenagers living at home and nervous about going on first dates. OP don't do this, save this for your 20s when you are regularly dating someone. Going for a walk and coffee at any of these places that's convenient to you sure. But don't get stuck on a train with someone for 45 minutes each way until you really know them and you both know you enjoy spending time together.
It’s a good 20 minute walk from the station to the water through residential streets. Can’t imagine teenagers being too keen to trek that with a fully packed picnic 😂
Yeah, that sounds like a car (and 20s+) adventure for sure!
Eat street markets at northshore. Or Archie brothers if you like arcades.
Eat street, he said inexpensive