First Date Ideas When Meeting An Online Crush
By Iris Stigell
Living in this day and age means we’ve all experienced the agony, the excitement, and the mystery of an online crush. Whether you are denying it, or keeping it to yourself….Your secret is safe with me.
Perhaps you matched on a dating app, or slid into their DM’s, either way, you have now found yourself in a position where you are head over heels crushing for somebody you’ve never actually met before. As exciting as this clean slate may be, it can also be very terrifying, seeing as, well, they could essentially be anybody but the person they’ve portrayed themselves as online.
So the day has come for you to take the leap, and finally meet your digital crush in person! But you are completely lost for what the date should entail!! Not to worry. Here you will find a series of date ideas to ensure a safe, fun, and activity filled day to make this somewhat awkward encounter, a little less, well, awkward. Each suggestion will be sure to tick off the boxes of:
Public place (you never know…)
Engaging (less room for awkward silence)
Fun!
Rent a boat in Central Park
Renting a little row boat in the Central Park lake is just about as romantic as it can get in this hustle and bustle city! For only $20 an hour, you and your date can peacefully row your way around the 20 acres of Central Park’s finest lake, while taking in its beautiful scenery.
Public Place : CHECK
Engaging : CHECK
Fun! : CHECK
Image via Central Park
Explore NYC’s many Art Collections
Art is often said to be a method of connection, so what better way to test the chemistry with your online crush, than to go explore infamous artworks together. The Met offers its visitors a pay-as-you-wish method of entry, with no pre booking required, so a short, or long visit to The Met’s massive collection of art could be a perfect activity for you and your digital man.
Public Place : CHECK
Engaging : CHECK
Fun! : CHECK
Image via Met Museum
Lace up your Skates
Take yourself and your date down nostalgia lane at Brooklyn Pier’s Roller Rink! The outdoor venue offers regular public skate sessions for under $10! Plus Friday nights offer its visitors the delight of a DJ led skate session! So grab your date and prepare for an evening of laughs, falls, and plenty of smiles.
Public Place : CHECK
Engaging : CHECK
Fun! : CHECK
Image via Brooklyn Bridge Skating
Hit the Flea Market
If you are not completely set on the idea of an evening date, why not take your date to one of NYC’s many exciting flea markets! Here you can browse, eat, shop, and converse with all its wonderful vendors. Whether it’s the Brooklyn Flea, Grand Bazaar, or Chelsea Fle, all will guarantee a day filled with delicious foods, beautiful things and a few heavy bags on your way home!
Public Place : CHECK
Engaging : CHECK
Fun! : CHECK
An Old School Arcade Date
Give your date the opportunity to see your real colors, as your competitive side slowly comes forth in an Arcade filled date! Whether it's a round of ice hockey, pool, pinball, or video game, there are plenty of arcade spots scattered around the city to ensure a laughter filled evening.
Public Place : CHECK
Engaging : CHECK
Fun! : CHECK