I have a list: "In case of date, break glass." Don't actually break it please because that phone is my life. The list is actually just places and things I have yet to do and want to do. Whether I do them on my own or share the experience on a date isn't really important, but it's a good starting point to scope common interests.
I think you'd have to take into consideration both people involved in the date. I've had amazing first dates that involved getting sweaty, rough and just playing football/soccer one-on-one. I've also had great chill dates with other girls going hiking and out for tea. I like to keep it unique and involve both of our safer-feeling environments because not every scenario would work on any girl.
For example, I love driving. It calms me and opens me up immensely so I once took a girl to Niagara Falls on a mini road trip at night. The water is lit up and gorgeous - also she'd apparently never been. This was after she'd taken me to a meeting for a group/club that does something she's really passionate about and I got to watch her light up about that. It was almost perfect - forgot chemistry as a factor there.
On another note, there's one thing I didn't see mentioned in this entire thread and I think it'd be amazing: volunteering together. I'd love to take a girl to the animal shelter or anywhere really and give back to the community while getting to know what she's like day-to-day and not just see the practised behaviours she and I have playing out over a prim and proper candlelit dinner.
*shrugs* TLDR version - depends on the girl; would love to try volunteering together.
[blockquote]AdisappointedTraveler said: I guess, every date is perfect if its with the right person. That's why for me it doesn't matter, which place or time, the most important with whom. As long as this person makes me feel save and comfortable, this date will be perfect in its own way.[/blockquote]
I agree 110%.
It can be something so simple like going out for a coffee or whatever, if I really like the person and we have chemistry.. it's a perfect date.
Even though this thread is really old, I'll chime in.
A perfect date for me is when I'm with the person I like, it can be anywhere, under the stars, movies, a cafe, dinner. Whatever.
It's those sneaky moments that happen in between talking that we end up remembering. :)
The perfect first date to me is going somewhere initially where we can have good conversation in an intimate setting; like an eclectic cafe or cozy restaurant, and Then doing an activity we both may enjoy: walk through a botanical garden, museum, live music venue, dancing, etc. After that first date, there are so many cool and creative ideas outside and inside. Whatever makes sense to her and myself! As long as we are enjoying each other's presence and having a good time, the possibilities are endless.