As an introvert, you likely enjoy time with yourself, and time spent with others is mentally draining. Although being an introvert might make dating seem a bit daunting, there are many date ideas that can be fun and not drain your energy! Going on a date with another introvert will make for the best first date experience. Introvert date ideas can be found below!
Contrary to popular belief, the phrase “opposites attract” might not be quite as accurate as many believe.
Instead, the phrase “birds of a feather flock together” seems to scientifically be more accurate. What this means is that people with similar interests or tastes (two introverts) are more likely to be found together.
Below is a list of 15 of the most fun introvert date ideas to have the best first dates!
#1: Play Board Games With Your Partner
Although complex board games might not be best for a first date, other simple picks (such as Candyland or Connect Four) can be fantastic. Board games that require little focus can be a great way to invite small talk and learn more about the other person.
The best part about playing a board game is that it can be done anywhere the board game can be placed flat! This means your introverted date can take place outdoors with beautiful scenery or in any inside location with few to no people around. The place you choose to have this date is ultimately up to you and your partner!
#2: Have a Coffee Shop Date
Coffee is a drink that many Americans and people around the world love. This date idea involves you simply getting to know your partner at a coffee shop while having coffee. Although you might already be thinking about the other people that are around, remember there will likely not be large crowds.
Since coffee is enjoyable to drink, chatting with your date should also be more enjoyable. Not to mention that caffeine’s effects might also make talking easier as your brain becomes faster. Coffee shops also often have beautiful scenery inside or outside to enjoy when drinking your coffee. As an introverted couple, you might choose to sit where there are fewer people around.
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#3: Play Video Games You Both Enjoy
As two introverts of the same age, there is a chance your date plays video games that you do too. Ask your date what video games they play to check if this date idea is possible!
Once you know what video games they play and enjoy most, imagine which one might be the best to have a date over. Your primary goal during this date is to spend quality time with your date and learn new things about them. Picking a game that does not require too much focus but is still slightly stimulating is best.
You can choose to have this date online over a call or in an internet cafe where you guys can physically see each other.
#4: Explore The Great Outdoors
The next great date idea for introverts is to explore the great outdoors! The best thing about this date is that it can take place all over. This date idea can range from hiking to picnicking and much more. Spending time outside, especially when the weather is nice, can be a lovely experience.
Going on a hike can be a time to learn about your date and experience jaw-dropping scenery! Comment at the bottom of this page if this is your favorite of the introvert date ideas.
#5: Visit a Botanical Garden
Visiting a botanical garden is another great way for an introverted couple to spend a date. If you have social anxiety then this date might be one of the best date ideas for you! Spending time in botanical gardens is great since they often feature plants or vegetation that are rare and beautiful. You will likely find great view after great view filled with natural scenery.
#6: Go to An Art Gallery
Going to an art gallery is a great activity to understand how your date perceives the world. Art perception is entirely subjective, meaning this is the perfect time to learn more about your date! For example, spending time asking your date how they feel about a certain piece will tell you more about their personality traits. This can help you understand ways that you and your date are similar or different. For example, you and your partner might look at a painting and have very similar reactions or completely different reactions.
Overall, this can be a very creative activity that is one of the best introvert date ideas.
#7: Have a Blast At An Amusement Park
Although amusement parks have large groups of people, most of your time is spent focused on your date. In addition, if each of you enjoys the thrill of a roller coaster, this date idea might be the perfect fit.
Amusement parks are often day-long excursions that force you and your date into positions to mingle. For example, you will likely wait in lines for rides for extended periods of time before finally getting to the ride. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, compliment, and even play games with your date.
Lastly, amusement parks also have food and ice cream that you can both enjoy between rides!
#8: Go On a Double Date
Double dates can be a bit scary to imagine as an introverted couple, but they can also be very valuable as a first date. If you and your date both set up your close friends to go on a date, this will be an enlightening experience.
Not only will you and your date learn more about each other, but you will also learn what traits you value in a close friend. This also gives you each a glimpse of what is important to each of you, and whether or not you will be compatible long-term.
#9: Visit a Local Park
Here is another outdoor activity that makes for one of many great introvert date ideas. Depending on your location, a park can be great for many reasons. Primarily, it is a great option for hanging out in a place that is calming and great for chatting. You can choose to either sit or walk as you have your first date.
In addition to visiting a park, you might opt to bring your pets if you have any. If your date is not an animal lover, then this idea might not be the best. However, two animal lovers that get to meet their partner’s pet can make for an amazing time in the park!
Below are six more fantastic introvert date ideas that you might consider for your first date.
#10: Have a Game Night With Close Friends
This date idea combines some aspects of the board games date and the double date. Having fun with just a couple of new people is a great idea for a fellow introvert. Although meeting even just a few new people can be scary to an introvert, these people will be anyone you or your date deem as close friends.
The game(s) picked for game night can be anything from “UNO!” to chess or checkers. The primary goal of this date is to have fun, meet new people, and get to know more about your potential partner! Again, learning what personality traits your date prefers in friends can tell you a lot about what they value and if they will be a great match for you.
#11: Take a Cooking Class
Whether you know how to cook or not, learning the basics of how to cook with someone you want to date could be a lot of fun! The goal of this date is not to come out as a professional chef, but instead to go into it with an open mind and have fun with it. As a side bonus, you might find that your date is an incredible cook.
Cooking classes might also be great for introverts since you will either be with just your partner and the chef, or just a few others. There is also a good chance that you can find a cooking class online to do from the comfort of your home.
#12: Participate in a Scavenger Hunt
If you already know your area is not likely to have a scavenger hunt, you can create your own! Think back to how fun it was when you did Easter egg hunts as a child. Your goal is to recreate that experience with your partner (and perhaps not with Easter eggs). If you want both you and your date to search for the items together, then have someone else hide items in a specific area prior to your date.
Once the items are hidden, you and your partner will look for them until all have been found. The best part about this date idea is that it is completely customizable. You can have this scavenger hunt indoors or outdoors, you can add riddles for hints, and change a variety of other aspects to make the experience entirely unique. Best of all, this date should lead to good conversation and even a little friendly competition.
#13: Escape From An Escape Room
Escape rooms include one or more rooms where the players must solve multiple puzzles to ultimately escape before the time runs out. This date might be the best way for dates to know if they could function with someone long-term. If you and your partner struggle severely to efficiently solve problems, then this might also reflect real-life problem-solving scenarios too.
Overall, this is a great place to visit with an introverted partner. There is also a high chance you will be able to participate in a room with just your date and you, making it great for a first date.
#14: Go On a Bike Ride Together
Biking when the weather is nice to a quiet place can make for an amazing experience! Not only will you and your date get some alone time, but you also get to explore your city/area together. If you do not own a bike, you can find a place to rent one for the day.
For the destination, you can choose somewhere to eat that is delicious and romantic. You can also choose a destination based on scenery, such as a park, a mountain, or anything else that has a nice view!
#15: Figure Out Common Interests First
If you don’t think the date ideas mentioned above would work for you and your partner, consider chatting more with your date about common interests. If you choose a date idea that one of you hates but the other one loves (such as biking), it will likely not be the best date.
Once you establish areas of common interest, think about what kind of dates you could plan with those common interests. Run a couple of the date ideas past your partner and come to a decision. This strategy takes a bit more effort upfront but ensures that both parties are happy with the date taking place.
Conclusion
Above was a list of 15 of the best introvert date ideas that will surely lead you and your partner to long-term success! Although this list has some amazing potential introvert date ideas to consider, there are also many more that were not covered. Remember to also consider what you and your date’s common interests are first (as mentioned in date idea #15). Choosing a date idea that matches the interests of both yourself and your partner will lead to significantly higher chances of dating success.
Ultimately, dating as an introvert can indeed be difficult, but can also be very fun and exciting with the right date ideas. Follow your intuition as to which of the introvert date ideas above would work for you and your partner most. Good luck and remember to leave a comment telling us which date idea was your favorite!
My favorite idea is probably exploring the outdoors !!