Solo Dating: 40 Ideas for a Date with Yourself

Picture this. You’re standing on a narrow ledge on the side of a bridge. The wind is blowing gently through your hair as the sun beats down on your nose. You wonder how on earth you came up with this idea. But there’s no time to think about it. Because in three seconds you’re going to jump off, trusting that the elastic around your ankles can hold your weight. Will the thin cord be able to keep you from plummeting into the river below?

It’s going well. You’re dangling up and down until your feet touch the ground in one piece. Thank goodness. Normally, someone would be waiting for you downstairs, but not this time. No one is there to give you a high five . And no one is there to think you’re crazy. You’re… all alone.

Who says you can only bungee jump when you’re with others? You can do it alone. And that’s exactly what some singles do: they do fun things by themselves. They take themselves on dates – and no one else.

Why solo dating?

There are many good reasons why you should date solo. First, you don’t have to match your schedule with someone else’s. When you can is all that matters. Plus, you’re not dependent on someone else’s wishes. Whatever you want to do, you can do – there’s no one to argue with.

That’s the beauty of dating yourself. You’re the one pulling the strings. Want to try a new Japanese restaurant or check another item off your bucket list ? When you’re doing it alone, you don’t have to worry about anyone else. And that’s exactly what makes dating yourself so easy.

Love for yourself

The most important relationship you have is with yourself. It is the only relationship you cannot break up with. The relationship with yourself is forever. And that is why it is a relationship you should not neglect. But maybe you are. If you are single or your friends are too busy, try to do something with yourself. If anyone deserves it, it is you. Treat yourself, enjoy yourself and experience what it is like to date solo.

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40 Ideas for a Date with Yourself

If you are now wondering what to do on a solo date, don’t worry. We have collected a list of 40 date ideas. With these dates, you will treat yourself to a whole new experience.

Simple solo ideas

1. Treat yourself to a DIY spa evening at home.
2. Visit a local museum.
3. Book a yoga class.
4. Put on your favorite music and go for a drive.
5. Sign up to volunteer for charity.
6. Cook yourself an ultra-culinary meal.
7. Register for a flower arranging course.
8. Take a bike ride along a local nature reserve.
9. Go on a picnic by yourself .
10. Take an autumn walk in the woods.
11. Pick some apples and bake an apple pie.
12. Play tourist in your own city and plan a tour.
13. Book a photographer and have a solo photoshoot.
14. Sign up for a dance class.
15. Attend a musical.
16. Take a picture of yourself in a beautiful place.
17. Go to a fancy restaurant for dinner alone .
18. Attend an art gallery opening.
19. Treat yourself to an ice cream.
20. Start a DIY Pinterest project.
21. Catch a movie at the cinema.
22. Go to an evening performance at the theater.
23. Spend an afternoon at the library and read a book.
24. Sign up for a beginner’s guitar playing course.

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Going out solo ideas

25. Attend a pop-up event.
26. Go to a food market or food truck festival.
27. Spend a day at the spa.
28. Book a solo trip to a place you’ve always wanted to visit.
29. Visit a wine tasting.
30. Book a night in a hotel for yourself.
31. Go canoeing or kayaking.
32. Go to a farmers market.
33. Visit one of the 21 national parks in the Netherlands.
34. Book a helicopter flight.
35. Go backpacking in an Asian country.
36. Book an Airbnb apartment on the beach.
37. Visit a festival.
38. Go to a concert of a famous artist.
39. Buy a ticket for a live match.
40. Go skydiving.

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