6 Laid-Back Summer Dates Guys Love
Ditch the stuffy dinner-and-a-movie routine and head outside for some fresh air and low-key romantic fun this summer. We asked a few young guys about their most memorable summer dates - did any of your favorites make the list?
Summer Date #1: Hit Up a Concert
"I was going on a first date with this girl I had met at a bar. We were trying to come up with something to do and finally decided to check out this outdoor concert. It ended up being really fun and romantic. Being outdoors was cool and the music made it so there weren't those awkward lulls in conversation. But at the same time, we could chat if we wanted to, unlike a movie where you can't talk at all." - Dean, 30
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Summer Date #2: Break a Sweat
"There's something really sexy about an athletic woman. When I first started seeing my wife, she called out of the blue one day and said she was getting a group together to play soccer. The fact that she planned it and wanted to do something sporty was awesome. Seeing that she was competitive and willing to get sweaty in front of me drew me to her even more." - Lance, 32
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Summer Date #3: Make Dinner for Two
"I was at the store and saw a cheap, small grill. So I bought it and picked up some charcoal. Then, I called the woman I was seeing and invited her over for a cookout. We met at the grocery store and it was cool to pick out things to make together. Then, we went back to my place and started cooking. It was sexy to see her in the kitchen and really fun to make a meal together." - Eric, 27
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Summer Date #4: Get Wet and Wild
"One really warm day, a girl I was seeing called and invited me to hang out in her backyard. When I got there, she pulled out a bucket of water balloons and tossed one at me. Before I had arrived, she had filled them all up so we could have a water balloon fight. We had a blast. Plus, seeing her all wet and running around was really hot." - Steven, 26
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Summer Date #5: Explore the Great Outdoors
"It sounds really simple, but one of the best dates I've been on was when my girlfriend invited me to meet her at a local park for a walk. We spent over an hour walking around, talking, and looking at our surroundings. I liked it because it felt pressure-free. I didn't have to worry about impressing her with a restaurant choice or wooing her. It was casual and low-key and that made it very cool." - Brian, 23
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Summer Date #6: Create Your Own Drive-In
"Drive-in movies seem kind of cheesy and are hard to find. But it's so fun to watch a movie outdoors. My fiancée recently packed up our laptop, some snacks, and a blanket and took me to a nearby beach at dusk. We sprawled out on the blanket and watched a movie. It was intimate and felt more special than just sitting on the couch with a DVD." - Will, 25
What was your most memorable summertime date? Know of any other low-cost, romantic ideas?
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