So the guy is easy on the eye, smells great , and the phone conversations are lovely!

Time for the first date...

But what if he only had $20.00

1) What kind of a date can you take someone on that's charming, but requires no more than $20.00?

2)And what enjoyable dates have you had in your life that didn't cost alot?

Picnics are fun and don't cost a lot.

$20 in the gas tank and a country drive can be nice too. Or travel to a small town and walk around the downtown area.

Raining or snowing weather... build a snowman, make cookies, movie and popcorn, or have a picnic in the living room with a bottle of sparkling juice and fondue.

Those are all good ones River!

Go for a walk anywhere

Stay home for a movie night

Flea market

Thanks JBH... Flea markets are a lot of fun, great idea!

Great ideas River!

It takes some creativity , doesn't it?

Have you been on any inexpensive dates that you really enjoyed?

I like the flea market idea JBH!

Any inexpensive dates you've been on that you enjoyed?

Not really so difficult. I don't understand why people think dating should always cost (a lot of) money.
Going for a nice walk in nature -which allows for romantic moments if you gotten to that stage of course-, and a nice cup of coffee at a restaurant. You can even have a piece of apple pie or cheesecake. I think that would still leave you with some E7 in your pocket, so you can even have a second cappuccino.

I plan my Dates, which sre more than any 20.00 . The men agreed to it no pressure on them. I have had very Nice dates. I am spoiled.


However, I have activity partner that I been out with as friends to mall, park , cafe other events for cheap outings. Not dating.

I actually love coffee dates Crystal. In fact, I would love if a guy asked me out on a breakfast date for a change ... Maybe some pancakes or something When the chemistry is good and the conversation is easy, almost any venue can be fun!

Fiahing anywhere is always fun. Movies at home or walk along the lake or beach with a picnic. Hanging out by a fire just getting to know each other. And flea markets are always great.

Do you think you would enjoy the mall or park setting for a date Toody?

The beach at sunset perfect

Pretty much everything I listed, except building a snowman and baking cookies together :)

I've been fishing out on the Reef in Florida for a date, that was fun. And strolling on the beach looking for seashells was a lot of fun too.

Most of the dates I've been on were inexpensive, a lot of the things I enjoy don't really cost a lot of money.

One I really enjoyed was a day trip where we visited the beach, then went into the mountains and visited waterfalls, and stopped at little towns along the way checking out all the cool stuff. It was with a friend, not really a romantic date but it meant a lot to me and I had a blast. It might have been more than $20 for gas though? Adding a little romance to that would be my ideal kind of date

The only date I've ever had cost less than $20 and was enjoyable. We had a simple meal at an economical restaurant, talked, laughed, and learned more about each other.

One thought that comes to mind is if she matched his $20 they could have twice as much store bought fun.

If both people are cyclists and live within pedaling distance, they could meet up at a local park. Maybe put together an ad hoc picnic meal with random stuff they each bring from their kitchens. Depending on how barren their pantries are, or their penchant for whimsy, playful fun, hunger, or nausea could ensue.

Another thing I've done in the past... go buy some nice nibblies & drinks in the supermarket, maybe croissants or pistolettes and sliced roast beef or cheese to put on 'em. Peanuts, crisps, whatever you like. A few beers...
Take the whole lot with you to a nice place with a great view, and enjoy while you feast on the goodies. You can even do that sat on the hood of the car, watching out over a bay.

Another one... buy some meat for 2 in a supermarket, some salad and a few drinks.
Chuck a BBQ in the back of the car, including charcoal to get it going, a blanket and/or simple fishing chairs.
Drive to the beach or another great area and have a nice BBQ!

One more... I think you can even go to the movies for $20?
OK, over here it's 10,50 a person and E13.50 including a drink and either popcorn or crisps. Not sure if the US is cheaper. But if the other person chips in with E7 you get to see a movie, have a drink and a nibblie.

Stay at home, get the fire pit out and get a fire going. Buy some beers/wine, some nice nibblies and you got a great evening together outdoors. Can be fun, romantic (watching the stars). Plus, men usually like 'playing' with fire. No pun intended.

No , I don't like to do that on a date. Men I date are older and secure financially, they are use to spending and going to. NICE places. I do a lot myself and Shoo and spend.

I love coffee but no coffee Meet ups for me. I go to Starbucks myself.

Exactly!
I remember when I was in the US I went to a diner in the morning with my girl for breakfast.
I loved it! We'd already agreed to do that upfront. Diners are typical American, so to me it was totally new, haha.
Oh, same for this BBQed pulled pork restaurant run by a nice elderly couple. I couldn't understand a word the said (her southern drawl was beyond my wheelhouse), but dang, was that food good! And no, it wasn't a posh place, but it was fun!

I've only gone fishing before with friends Queenie , but I'm open to doing it on a first date. Even bowling would be fun for me, although I only did it once before :)


And if I like the guy enough I'm loving the idea of sitting by the fire together, but I live in the Caribbean, where it's hot all damn day lol. In what forum does one access a fire, except in someone's home or a campsite?

All the best places to eat around here aren't fancy. The atmosphere is great the people awesome. It doesn't take alot of money to have a great time.

I don't live in a big place we do bonfires often or have pits for fires. It's always a great time visiting and laughing.