People tend to give a lot of thought to what to do for their first dates. They are nervous, agitated and constantly thinking about possible surprises they can give to their significant other. However, it is in the simplest of things that lie pockets of happiness and sunshine. Interesting conversations that can last for hours, sharing an ice cream or staring at the sea while holding hands – such everyday things hold a lot of power in creating the best memories. The proof of this lies in the stories below.
After a person on Twitter asked others to share their experience of first dates, people did not hold back. From meeting at a humble cafe to going for a drive, from just walking for hours holding hands to watching a movie together, it is surprising to see how the simplest meetings can turn into magic.
Here’s a look at some of the best first date stories we found:
Wasn’t even supposed to be a date. Went to uni to pick notes up, a guy I was talking to on Twitter decided to meet ‘for 15 minutes’. We sat and talked for 4 hours, so engrossed that we forgot to eat or drink.
10 years later, this is my morning view and I wouldn’t change a thing. https://t.co/Jtepn8ItI7 pic.twitter.com/QUV0iEjliN— Hurmat Majid (@MajidHurmatKhi) June 2, 2023
We met at cafe and literally ordered a lot of food. We savoured it while having fun conversations. Then we went on a nearby beach and just sat there talking and contemplating about so many things.
It’s been 4 years since that day. We’re still together 🙂
— Krunal Mehta (@lanurk_athem) June 2, 2023
our first date was a surprise for him i showed up unannounced(we met online and had started dating by then)so he was in a shock and we both were v shy for a while,then we went on a drive, we held hands and he sang songs looking right at me i was so shy😭 then we went to the beach
— aaru (@rtmadeanalt) June 1, 2023
This guy dressed up all cute- wore a shirt and everything, came to pick me up and opened the car door for me, we went to this cafe and he ate everything I ordered for him despite not being that hungry and sat there listening to me for hours- was really shy and sweet,
— N (@issaaa___02) May 31, 2023
My first ever bumble date!!!!
He travelled for me, we agreed on a cafe of my choice, wholeheartedly spoke and flirted for 3hours straight 😭😭💗💗
He motivated me to grow my biz, spoke passionately about everything he does and didn’t even for a sec make me undoubted or creepy
— Saloni Mittal (@whysaloni) June 2, 2023
We became friends at work in 2012 where we taught & hung out during lecture breaks to share funny teaching moments. Didn’t like anyone we were dating & decided to give each other a chance. My mornings have been like this for the past 5 years. I wouldn’t change a thing https://t.co/cQ4zp4qybT pic.twitter.com/564kAuENmV
— Fatima Yamin (@yamin_f) June 2, 2023
Going to pepes & talking for ages. No awkward moments, a full conversation & just vibes and happiness the whole evening. The evening ended with a cute hug too. X https://t.co/2l3EqgGiif
— Luna 💕 (@lunaaesthetix) June 2, 2023
Not a first date, but I messaged this random online stranger to discuss my dissertation, which he showed interest in earlier.
Very quickly, I found myself lost in conversation with him for hours. We’d talk about anything and everything, and he always remained respectful. https://t.co/6yVBmTdzpL— Aqid__ (@Aqid321) June 2, 2023
It was really early in the morning, like 7 AM, and I took a train to meet him in a different city. We met in a park. It was a big park and we didn’t pick a specific spot. We just sort of found each other somewhere in the trees and then walked and walked and talked all morning https://t.co/XdU4TJvuDD
— 𝖛𝖎𝖘𝖎𝖔𝖓 𝖉𝖔𝖚𝖑𝖆 🌹🗡 creativity astrologer (@cristinarombi) June 2, 2023
Went on a long drive in sweltering heat, held hands while he drove around the city looking for a fries ka thaila, talked about EVERYTHING under the sun, kissed him for the 1st time and ended up being his wife❤https://t.co/BUDPOyYkUB
— Maryam Khalil Ahmad (@Spicelette) June 2, 2023
Met in Delhi, gifted me a book, had alchohol and shared cigarettes, political discussions, talked about sexuality and life in general..
I can’t describe how comfortable I felt.. No inhibitions or judgements and I was just being myself after such a looong time https://t.co/p5tftjlm49— Neha (@NehaRants) June 2, 2023
decided to get drinks & dinner. he suggested we watch a movie, picked RRR- my second best decision. going out with him that night was the first :’) didn’t expect my 2 hour drink sesh would be a 7 hour date and sing Naatu Naatu on the road struggling for a cab at 3 AM. https://t.co/x7p7SVlJlC
— Kaashvi Saxena (@kaashvisaxena) June 2, 2023
What is your best first date experience? Share with us!