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20 Date Ideas For The Hopeless Romantic

Chivalry will never be dead.

Sydney DuEst

Oct 17, 2016

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In 2016, it is very hard to find a hopeless romantic. There are hundreds of Tinder dates, Netflix and Chillin' and hook-ups, but how often do you hear people talking about the romantic date they just went on? This is a guide for the true romantics out there, or for the single bachelors and bachelorettes who need to spice up their love lives.

1. Stargazing

There's just something fascinating about looking up at the stars and thinking about life.

2. A walk on the beach

The sound of the waves crashing along with the large open space makes a perfect romantic date.

3. Picnic in the park

Cheese, crackers, grapes and wine are the perfect recipe for a picnic.

4. Have a coffee at a local cafe

Skip the Starbucks and wander into a cute, local cafe.

5. Walk in the rain (with an umbrella of course)

Nothing beats the soothing sound of the rain hitting the pavement and the city lights blending together.

6. Go to a bakery and share a dessert

7. Watch the sunset

What's better than snuggling up and looking at the beautiful pink, blue and purple colors of the sky?

8. Make a fort with blankets and christmas lights

A cheap and easy way to spend an evening. Bring your laptop to watch movies!

9. Dinner at a fancy restaurant

The perfect excuse to dress up in your classiest clothes.

10. Go to a part of town that neither of you have ever been

11. Go for a drive with no destination in mind

Get off at a random exit and find somewhere cool to go.

12. Explore the nearest city and get lost

Wander around the city with no plans and no map, just walking and enjoying the views.

13. Check your town for local events such as festivals or fairs

14. Go to a wine tasting or a food tour (who doesn't love food?)

15. Rent bikes and explore

16. Go to the Aquarium

17. Go to an open-mic night or a cafe with live music

There's just something about the sound of an acoustic guitar.

18. Invite your date over and cook them an authentic meal

19. Go to the drive-in

Bring plenty of blankets, pillows and popcorn.

20. Get lost in a bookstore

Find old romance novels and read them to each other.

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20 Date Ideas For The Hopeless Romantic

Chivalry will never be dead.

1. Stargazing

2. A walk on the beach

3. Picnic in the park

4. Have a coffee at a local cafe

5. Walk in the rain (with an umbrella of course)

6. Go to a bakery and share a dessert

7. Watch the sunset

8. Make a fort with blankets and christmas lights

9. Dinner at a fancy restaurant

10. Go to a part of town that neither of you have ever been

11. Go for a drive with no destination in mind

12. Explore the nearest city and get lost

13. Check your town for local events such as festivals or fairs

14. Go to a wine tasting or a food tour (who doesn't love food?)

15. Rent bikes and explore

16. Go to the Aquarium

17. Go to an open-mic night or a cafe with live music

18. Invite your date over and cook them an authentic meal

19. Go to the drive-in

20. Get lost in a bookstore

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Because have you ever had to endure grilling your foot on a George Foreman?

1. When he just wanted bacon from his George Foreman grill

2. When he had money (and Jan) issues

3. When he got upstaged at Phyllis' wedding

4. When he unintentionally saved Meredith from rabies

5. When he wore a "bisexual" suit

6. When he had to apologize to Jesus

7. When his GPS drove him into a lake

8. When he had to deal with Ryan as his boss

9. When he couldn't fulfill his most generous empty promise

10. When this happened

11. When he struggled with a X-Mas break up

12. When he had to defend his generosity

13. When he threw a classy Christmas party for Holly but she had a boyfriend

14. When he had to stand up to peer pressure

15. When Toby was "Toby-ish"

This isn't just for the single Pringles out there either, folks

Run Around Clanging Pots and Pans in Everyone's Face

Eat the Last Few Pigs in a Blanket

Pop Twelve White Grapes

Burn Something

Smash Things Against a Wall

Spontaneously Begin an Irish Jig

Call Your Mother

Throw a Coffee Table Out a Window

Sing "Auld Lang Syne" at the Top of Your Lungs

Do Some Squats

Swan Dive into a Nearly Freezing Body of Water

Take a Shot

Time to be merry and bright.

"First Noel" by Leslie Odom, Jr

"A Holly Jolly Christmas" by Burl Ives

"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Kelly Clarkson

"All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey

"Christmas (Baby Please Come Home" by Michael Buble

"Last Christmas" by Taylor Swift

"The Christmas Song" by Josh Groban

"White Christmas" by Idina Menzel

"O Holy Night" by David Archuleta

"Believe" by Josh Groban

"Les cloches du hameau" by Celine Dion

Or at least try to do.

1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

2. I will look decent for class.

3. I will go to the gym more.

4. I will go to the library and study more.

5. I will meet new people.

For those long nights that turn into mornings when the struggle is real.

1. Walk in motivated and ready to rock

2. Disappointed you let it get this bad

3. Distracted: When a 10-Minute Break Becomes an Hour

4. When the Yearning for Sleep Sneaks Up

5. In the words of Lorelai Gilmore "Coffee, Coffee, Coffee"

Oh, so done.

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