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9 Fun Dates To Take Yourself On, Because You Deserve It

You deserve to treat yourself and make yourself happy.

Taylor Hall

Jul 23, 2018

University of Connecticut

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9 Fun Dates To Take Yourself On, Because You Deserve It

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There is a saying that "If you aren't happy with yourself then how can you expect someone else to make you happy?" We sometimes think that once we get a partner that we are automatically happy and everything in our life is better and nothing but sunshine and rainbows. That isn't true, the truth is that no one can make you happy other than yourself. You always have to make sure you love yourself and accept yourself before someone else can. YOU DEFINE YOURSELF NOT ANOTHER PERSON! Sometimes when we give all our energy to other people, we forget to give that same energy to ourselves.

I know it can be hard to spend time alone and getting to know yourself can be a scary, lonely thing but in order to give yourself to another person, you have to know yourself and what you like. It's kind of like dating yourself: building a healthy, loving, and kind relationship with yourself, learning about what makes you tick and makes you happy,

Here are nine fun date ideas for you to enjoy and spend some much needed "Me time".

1. Go to a pet store and play with some puppies

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There is nothing that would make you smile more then spending some time playing with adorable puppies.

2. Go to a coffee shop

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Take a good book, your laptop, or journal out to a coffee shop. Spend some time relaxing with a large version of your favorite coffee or tea.

3. Bake yourself a treat or a meal

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Nothing is better then learning how to cook for yourself. So go ahead, look up a recipe, and treat yourself to learning how to make a homecooked meal or a sweet dessert treat.

4. Mini Road Trip

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It doesn't have to be a far away place or expensive.Take a trip to some town you never been before and just explore.

5. Go to the movies

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There is always that one movie that you really want to see but you can't get anyone to go with you. I know you may feel like it's embarrassing to go by yourself but don't even worry about it! If you want to go see a movie, go out and see one. Grab some popcorn, get comfortable and enjoy yourself.

6. Have a photo shoot

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I'm not saying go out and spend a bunch of money on a photographer and taking pictures. I'm saying use a webcam, a polaroid camera, or just your phone to take pictures. Dress up in fun costumes and let loose. It's all about being silly and having fun.

7. Have a fun day dedicated to being creative

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Spend the day letting your creative ways run free. Do some coloring, sketching, painting, writing, scrapbooking, designing, or whatever artsy thing you want. Even if you aren't an artsy person, it all about how calming and tranquil you feel while doing it.

8. Give yourself a spa day

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Give yourself a spa day, a full day of relaxation and pampering. Take a bubble bath, get your nails and toenails done, face mask, makeup done, etc.

9. Go out on a shopping spree

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Now I am not telling you to break the bank and spend thousands of dollars. There are thousands of shops to go and shop at with reasonable prices. Nothing wrong with going crazy at the dollar store, thrift store or Target. Any place works as long as you treat yourself to something nice because you deserve it.

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9 Fun Dates To Take Yourself On, Because You Deserve It

You deserve to treat yourself and make yourself happy.

1. Go to a pet store and play with some puppies

2. Go to a coffee shop

3. Bake yourself a treat or a meal

4. Mini Road Trip

5. Go to the movies

6. Have a photo shoot

7. Have a fun day dedicated to being creative

8. Give yourself a spa day

9. Go out on a shopping spree

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7. Thank you for sharing your closets with me.

8. Thank you for taking naps with me at random hours during the day.

9. Thank you for cleaning our home with me when we absolutely need to.

10. Thank you for all the rides when it’s late and you don’t want me to walk home alone in the dark.

11. Thank you for studying with me in our kitchen when we didn't want to go the library.

12. Thank you for making dinner with me.

13. Thank you for helping with my hair, makeup and outfit every time we go out.

14. Thank you for taking countless ugly pictures with me.

15. Thank you for not judging me when I go too long without showering.

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22. Thank you for dancing horribly with me everywhere we go.

23. Thank you for staying up super late with me when we aren’t tired or can’t sleep.

24. Thank you for being super weird with me.

25. Thank you for all the unforgettable college memories.

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