Do you ever stress about what to do on a first date? Teenagers may not have the best ideas sometimes due to restrictions like curfew, who is driving, and even the time of year. We all get butterflies in our stomachs, get sweaty hands, or maybe stress out to the point where we sweat through our shirts. What do you think is the most perfect first date? From movies, coffee and even bowling, these are just some of the few date ideas you can go on.

“First dates you would definitely want to keep it light, like go to ice cream. Or even if you’re going on a date in the summer or when it is warm out you should hit the putt putt course,” Cam Carter, a senior, said.

“My first ideal date would have to be about getting to know the person I’m going out with. And after we have gotten to know each other over coffee or ice cream I would offer if they wanted to do something they liked or we both liked,” said Lance Adams, a junior.

Boys and girls both have different viewpoints and ideas on what a first date should be like. Most people think the boys should make the first date decisions but girls should have some input on it too. Depending on you and your date, the outing could range from so many different ideas. Definitely get creative.

“I would have the boy I’m going out with for sure come and meet my parents first, and then after my parents and the boy got to talk and get to know each other we would leave and then go to grab something to eat, or ice cream and then go to a place and just talk and get to know each other,” said Maddie Nipper, a sophomore.

Mariah Hartgrave, a junior said, “I would love if I could go and get pancakes from McDonald’s because they are my favorite and then take a drive up the mountain with the person who makes me the most happiest. But I would totally love to spend the whole day with them just so I know what I am getting myself into and seeing how well we connect but by the end of the night laying under the stars with a bunch of blankets and pillows. That would most likely be my ideal first date.”

First dates should never be stressful or scary. It is okay to be nervous, but it should always be easy going and positive experience. Always have fun and go with the flow. Get to know the person and see if another date is possible in the future. There is always a fish in the sea.