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It is often said that ‘love has no price’. However, most dates will cost money. A visit to a restaurant, museum or arcade: it is not free. Are you at the end of the month and do you actually have no money left for a date, while you would like to? Then we have good news for you. There are many dates that cost almost nothing or are completely free.
Money not needed for a nice date
There is absolutely no need to stop dating because you are broke . Dating is about you as a person and not about the amount of money you spend on a date. Or how many zeros are in your bank account, before or after the decimal point. It is about much more than the financial aspect.
A nice date doesn’t even require a well-filled wallet. There are also many nice dates that cost no money at all. For example, you can go for a walk, cook dinner for your date (with what you still have in the house) and there are many more possibilities.
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10 Original Ideas for Dating Without Money
Below we list ten of the best and cheapest, or even free, dates for you. Ideal if you are a bit short on cash, but still want to do something fun with your date.
1. Go stargazing together
A mega romantic and free date is to go stargazing together. Of course you can also spend money on this by visiting an observatory, but the stars can also be seen without having to pay money for it.
Choose a nice, quiet spot. How about a meadow or an open field? Lay down a blanket and stargaze with your date. Look for constellations together and wait for a shooting star. With a bit of luck, you can even make a wish.
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2. Take a walk on the beach or in the woods
Nature is completely free to view. That is why it is a perfect date to go for a beautiful walk together. In the Netherlands you will find a great variety of nature reserves: from forests to heathland and from the beach to the hills in South Limburg. Walking together on the beach is very romantic and during a walk you have plenty of time to talk.
3. Cook together
A person has to eat, so cooking and eating together is the perfect way to date if your budget doesn’t allow for an expensive restaurant. Choose a delicious recipe together with the ingredients you still have at home and dive into the kitchen. How about a delicious pasta or casserole? Cooking together is the perfect way to get to know each other better , have a relaxed chat and find out if your date is also a bit handy in the kitchen.
4. Volunteer together
If you’re both good-doers, it’s a great idea to volunteer with your date. This way, you can do something and be useful. There are probably lots of projects in your area that could really use your help. How about visiting a retirement home or helping out at an animal shelter?
5. Watch the sunset
Just like stargazing, watching the sunset is a super romantic activity. Go to a place where you can see the sunset, like the beach, an open field or a rooftop in the city. Bring some drinks and food and you are guaranteed a romantic and amazing date.
6. Have a game night
Get all your games out of the closet and have a good old-fashioned fun games night with your date. From Monopoly to Catan and from Mens Erger Je Niet to Cluedo. It is extra fun to make a score sheet and turn it into a competition. Whoever has won the most games at the end of the evening has to buy a drink on the next date.
7. A free museum or exhibition
A museum, gallery or exhibition does not have to cost money at all. There are probably also many museums in your area that do not charge an entrance fee. For example, you can visit a number of galleries or learn a lot about the region at a regional museum. If you are a student, there is a good chance that you can enter an even larger number of museums in the Netherlands for free.
8. Have a nice picnic
This date is not completely free, but everyone has to eat and drink. Together with your date, you can make it a great date by having a picnic in a nice spot in the park. It costs almost nothing and is a romantic and relaxed date. Prepare some tasty snacks and drinks together in advance, bring a blanket and enjoy the nice weather.
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9. Exercise together
Working out may not sound like a fun date, but it certainly can be. How about playing a game of tennis, football or going for a run together? There are more than enough public places where you can work out together. And if you already have a gym membership, you can also go to the gym to work up a sweat. Afterwards, you can of course have a drink to cool down.
10. Take a road trip
If one of you has a car, it’s a great idea to take a road trip together . Put together a fun playlist in advance and get some tasty snacks for the road. Discover new areas, sing your favorite songs together and have conversations. A free and fun date to get to know each other even better.
9 Dating Tips for When You’re Broke
Love costs nothing, but dating is not free in most cases. The good news is that dating can be cheap or even free. After all, it is about getting to know each other by getting to know each other, not how much you spend on the first date . These tips can help you date when you have little or no money.
1. No money, no date?
Don’t stop dating because you’re broke. It’s about you as a person, not how much money you have. Every relationship has periods of financial hardship. Almost everyone experiences this at some point. If the person won’t date you because you’re short on cash, then they’re not the right person for you.
2. “Gratis” dates
Plan a date that costs nothing. There are many ways to still be able to date when you are broke. For example, you can go for a walk, cook dinner for your date or have a picnic in the woods. There are many more first date ideas that cost nothing.
3. Admit it
Don’t pretend you have a lot of money when you don’t. Lying about money is worse than having no money. Being honest about your financial situation is appreciated . If you don’t have money for the date that is being proposed, admit it honestly.
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4. Don’t ask
Whatever you do, don’t ask your date to pay. This can quickly come across as taking advantage of the other person. Plan a date that doesn’t cost money or don’t date at all. Don’t let the other person pay if you’re the one who suggested it. If the other person suggests paying, it’s no big deal. However, realize that you can’t do this very often.
5. Don’t complain
Don’t complain about not having any money. It’s better to say nothing than to complain about it. Complaining about financial problems is even worse than being broke. Is your bank account in the red because of an unexpected tax bill? Make it easy on yourself and don’t complain about it.
6. Be honest
Be honest about what you have to spend. You can safely tell your date that you are not well off financially. For example, if you are unemployed, everyone understands that you have less to spend. The date does not have high expectations and it shows that you are open and honest.
7. Don’t borrow money
Don’t take out loans if you want money to date. Even if you’re broke, it’s possible to date. Show that you’re financially responsible by not borrowing money to go on a date. Other bills always come before a date, no matter how much you want to ask the person out. It’s not worth getting yourself into trouble to pay for a date.
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8. Take advantage of offers
Take advantage of offers and coupons to plan a cheap outing. There are various auction sites such as Groupon and Vakantieveilingen that offer outings for very little. This can be a significant discount for a restaurant or, for example, the second person free for the amusement park.
9. Focus on something else
Don’t let the lack of money get the better of you during the date. Focus on the date itself and put your attention on the person. If your date is really interested, they won’t care if you’re broke. It’s about you, not how much money you make and how much you have in your bank account.
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