Ten Great Holiday Dates For Singles
Dating during the holiday season can be a special treat. Of course, in order to fully experience this you may need to re-order some priorities and make time for yourself and your own personal needs. Don't give into the temptation to put your social life on hold until after the New Year. Manage those work projects and family demands in a way that leaves you open to try some of the romantic and fun-filled activities that are available at this time of year.
The following 10 date ideas should help put you in the mood and may even inspire you to come up with a few on your own.
1.Have a "progressive" dinner together. Go to one place for your appetizer, another (romantic and intimate) place for your dinner; and then have dessert and coffee (nightcap), in a quiet spot with a beautiful view of holiday lights or other holiday views. Even better, go by limo, so you have all your time to focus on each other and don't have to worry about all the driving.
2. Take a holiday tour of historic homes in your area. Many areas of the country have these. Often they are done in the evening by candlelight. Afterwards, you can go for a walk and view the surrounding neighborhood lights and decorations. Finish with coffee in a quiet bistro.
3. Get dressed up and attend a holiday concert or play. You can spend a lot or very little on this kind of date, depending where you go for the entertainment. A nice little before or after meal fills out the evening.
4. Go and get hot chocolate with your date; then go look at Christmas lights or displays available in your area. Many places have dazzling displays that light up the night.
5. Go ice skating together. Find a nice place, not too crowded. This brings out the playful side and encourages a lot of interaction with each other. Hold hands, show off, race- be kids again!
6. Attend a religious service together. This could be accomplished by going to a place of worship that one (or both) of you belong to; or you could go to a non-denominational service. An evening service, followed by a supper in an intimate restaurant could fill you with a sense of well-being and peacefulness.
7. Throw a small holiday get-together with a few other couples (or friends). Plan an activity such as trimming the tree or lighting the menorah. Be sure to serve festive food and drink. A bonus would be to have a secret Santa gift exchange. This would be where each person brings a gift ($10.00 or less). Everyone picks a number. Person with number one begins with first selection. Go through all the numbers and open each gift in front of the group. Exchanging is fine and provides some extra fun. Lots of laughs and very interactive.
8. Choose your or his/her place, stay home, rent old holiday classics, light the fire and cook a simple but festive meal together. Play holiday music while you cook. Then watch (a few if you like) holiday favorites together. Or, you can bake Christmas cookies or other holiday treats together while listening to music and enjoying the fire.
9. Work at a soup kitchen one day (meal) together. Sharing the experience of giving is a wonderful way to get to know someone and deepen a relationship. It is also a great way to get into the true holiday spirit. After the clean up, go for a walk followed by coffee or a nightcap.
10. Go to a planetarium (if one is nearby). Enjoy the spectacular winter sky together. There is usually a guided "show" that you can experience as you sit closely, (perhaps hand in hand?). Try to pick out constellations together as you walk back to your car. It is always nice to have an intimate meal afterwards.
See if you can add some ideas of your own to this list. Then put aside several evenings over the next few weeks and awaken those feelings of peace, joy and goodwill for others.
Happy Holidays!
Toni Coleman is a licensed therapist and relationship coach in private practice in McLean, Virginia. She specializes in working with singles that want to create lasting, intimate relationships. Toni has over 20 years of post-masters experience in relationship counseling and coaching with singles and couples. She is the founder and President of LifeChange Coaching and Consum-mate Relationship Coaching. She developed and teaches the Creating Lasting Relationships Training, a tele-workshop designed to help singles to define, implement and fulfill their life and relationship goals. She has also written numerous email classes for singles on all aspects of meeting, dating and relating. She is the author of the email newsletter, The Art of Intimacy, which goes out to thousands of subscribers monthly. http://www.consum-mate.com
Latest News
 ABC News | Lawyers: Hudson in-law angered by wife's dating The Associated Press - CHICAGO (AP) — Prosecutors allege Jennifer Hudson's estranged brother-in-law killed three family members because he was angry the singer's sister was dating ... Video: Hudson In-Law Charged With Killing 3 Relatives Hudson Murder Suspect Angry Over Wife's Dating 'Jealousy inspired Hudson murders' |
 phillyBurbs.com | Westwick and Szohr Dating? San Francisco Chronicle, USA - There's a new couple on the set of "Gossip Girl" -- Ed Westwick and Jessica Szohr are reportedly dating. Westwick was rumored to be involved with actress ... Gossip Girl stars smootch at airport New couple on the Gossip Girl set? |
SNAP Interactive Expects Fourth Quarter Revenue to Exceed $900000 MarketWatch - Incorporated in Delaware and headquartered in New York, SNAP Interactive, Inc. is a leading provider of online dating applications for social networking ... |
 CharlotteObserver.com | Recession dating, as much art as science, but its official, the US ... Examiner.com - But the nonprofit NBER has been dating recessions since 1929, and has generally become accepted as “officially certifying that a recession has begun. ... Video: Money Minute: Recession, Paulson, Oil Recession Dating: When in Doubt, Wait for a Crisis Recession Dating: Some People Are Going to Be Surprised |
Parents of Murdered Dating Violence Victim, Legislators, and ... MarketWatch - NEW YORK, Dec 02, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Today, advocates for teen dating violence education from across the country are coming together ... Talking About Teen Dating Abuse Parents of Murdered Dating Violence Victim, Legislators, and ... Ending teens' 'silent threat' |
 Canoe.ca | Hockey and Hollywood: Sean Avery's dating history and the NHL's ... National Post, Canada - Sean Avery of the Dallas Stars and Men's Vogue was suspended indefinitely yesterday for making crude comments about his ex, 24 star Elisha Cuthbert. ... Sean Avery suspended for "sloppy seconds"? Ridiculous Suspended for Stupidity Rach Hunter's ex suspended from NHL |
Dot Net WWE News - Brie Bella dating a famous musician ProWrestling.net, MN - By Jason Powell Dec 3, 2008 - 10:37 AM WWE Diva Brie Bella told friends at her recent birthday bash in Hollywood that she's been dating former Poison ... |
RAW Ratings and Data, ECW Original Pregnant, Diva Dating a Rocker Impact Wrestling News - WWE Diva Brie Bella told friends at her recent birthday bash in Hollywood that she's been dating former Poison guitarist Richie Kotzen for roughly four ... |
FORGET THE DATING GAME Arizona Daily Star, AZ - The problem with these dating gimmicks is that the more forced the situation, the less likely you are to meet somebody with whom you're compatible. ... |
'Dating scene' Laney Tower, CA - So, now I am officially on my own for the first time in my life, and in the dating scene. It is Weird! All the people I would hope would be interested in me ... |
Resources
-
GuyGetsGirl.com - Pickup, Dating And Seduction Guide
Pickup, Dating and Seduction Guide. We Pay You upto $47 per sale!
-
How To Become An Alpha Male.
Dating & seduction success guide for men.
-
The Art Of Approaching Women.
Dating & Seduction eBook For Men - High Conversions, Earn $25 or $44 Per Sale!
-
Dating RUSSIAN WOMEN: New e-book on Dating Russian women by Elena Petrova
NEW! Dating Russian women made easy -- What Russian women want, or How to find and marry a girl like me - e-book by Elena Petrova of Russian Brides Cyber Guide.
-
Instant Dating Success - Dating tips, secrets to attracting and meeting women
Instant Dating Success: Dating tips, secrets to attracting, seducing and meeting the kinds of women you
-
Creative Date Ideas
The ultimate source of hundreds of the best creative Dating ideas.
-
"Men's online Dating guide to meet woman. Internet Dating guide for advice and tips."
Meeting women online Dating guide. Men
-
Dating Advice for Men - How to Approach Women, Attract Women, and Meet Girls
How to Approach Women, Talk to Women and Attract Women. Dating Advice for Men and How to Meet Girls. Learn How to Read Body Language, Dating Tips, How to Get a Girlfriend.
-
ANTI-SCAM GUIDE for men seeking a Russian wife
Check it BEFORE to start your search for a Russian wife! There are lots of Dating scams in the mail order brides industry, and not all Russian women seeking marriage are what they say they are...
-
Attract Women Now with Advanced Seduction Dating Manual
The Best Selling Book. Also articles, interviews, book reviews, a photo gallery of sexy women, and more!