Today we’re diving into another mini mansode where JJ explains why we should skip the coffee shop date and gives creative first date ideas!
Introduction
Coffee Date Controversy
The First Date Objective
Alternative Date Ideas
Understanding Safety
Making It Fun and Lighthearted
Final Thoughts
Hey HOD fam! We are back! We’ve got an exciting episode lined up for you today. Our host, JJ, is here to chat about why coffee shop first dates might need to be a thing of the past and spill some awesome alternative ideas. Trust us, you’ll want to share this one with all your single friends. Alright, let’s dive in!
So, onto the good stuff: JJ’s Instagram post about ditching coffee shop first dates stirred up quite a bit of discussion. Some of you loved the idea, and some of you... not so much. JJ’s main point? He just wants to help guys create first dates that are memorable and meaningful, not stressful.
JJ broke down the goal of a first date: to gather just enough info to decide if you want a second date. It’s not about figuring out if you want to marry them right then and there. Coffee dates can sometimes stifle the process of really getting to know someone’s personality.
Here are some cool alternatives to the old coffee date:
1. Active Dates: Tennis, pickleball, hiking.
2. Public Places: Grab a coffee to-go and stroll through a park.
3. Fun and Games: Bring a board game to the park, or hit a par-three golf course.
JJ reminds us to keep dates in safe, public environments. Think about making sure your date feels comfortable and secure.
Bring some fun into the mix! Icebreakers, question games, or just choosing an engaging activity can make the first date a lot more enjoyable and less stuffy.
JJ wraps up with some advice: Tailor your dates to the person you’re getting to know.
Remember, the goal is to create a fun, relaxed space where both you and your date can really connect.
Go out there and crush it on your next first date. We believe in you!
JJ Tomlin is a missionary kid born in Belgium, originally from Tennessee, and currently residing in the OC. He currently works in Gaming/E-Commerce, enjoys watching his Tennessee Titans on Sundays with his Goldendoodle Teddy and loves working with Christian men to raise the bar in singleness and dating.
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