First dates that aren't just a drink
By pridm8 team · 24 October 2026 · Updated 24 October 2026
A drink is the default first date, but it is not always the best way to get to know someone. If you are nervous, or you simply want to see how you get on, try something with a bit of built-in conversation. • Do something side by side A walk, a market, a gallery or a coffee somewhere with a view gives you things to talk about and takes the pressure off constant eye contact. If the chat dries up, there is always something to point at. • Keep it short and easy to leave Plan an hour or two. If it is going well you can always extend it, and if it is not, nobody has to sit through a long evening. A public place with a natural end point works best. • Pick something you would enjoy anyway Choose somewhere or something you like, so that even if there is no spark you have had a good afternoon. The events and communities on pridm8 are a good source of ideas. • Look after the practical bits Tell a friend where you are going, arrange your own way home and keep your phone charged. Our safety tips have a short checklist you can run through before you go.