Let’s face it, first dates are not always great. Meeting someone for the first time can be quite nerve wrecking, especially if you like them and would like for them to stick around for a long time. What do you wear? What do you say? What if the date goes bad? Where do you even take them? These are all the questions that fuel your anxiety before the date.
According to Medical News Today, first date anxiety may feel awkward, overwhelming, and stressful. A person with this anxiety may exhibit physical symptoms such as sweating, trembling, and a fast heart rate. They may have repetitive negative thoughts relating to fears of shame, embarrassment, and rejection.
To try an ease your first date anxiety, here are some fun first date ideas to try in Cape Town:
Head to a wine farm
You do not need to be a wine drinker to enjoy some great views at a wine farm. For those that do not drink, most wine estates usually have restaurants where you can just enjoy the scenery, your company and food. However, if you both enjoy wine then most estates in Cape Town offer cost-effective tastings of their best wines, in remarkably date-worthy locations. Each estate handles tasting in their own manner, so a bit of planning ahead might be helpful. Some offer free unlimited tastings, but most require a payment of about R40 to sample a selection.
Go on a sunset boat cruise
Nothing screams romance like watching the sunset while listening to the ocean sing. Enjoy the tranquillity of the open water as the sun sets. In the heart of the V&A Waterfront, you’ll find the exclusive Classic Cape Charters, which offers sunset cruises and more.
Feed your inner child
You will probably need to first confirm with your date first if they are up for some childlike fun. There are many places where you can visit in Cape Town that will have you feeling like a kid all over again, while getting to know your date through some innocent fun.
Ideas:
Grandwest, it is the biggest entertainment spot in South Africa with loads of different activities you can enjoy like, ice skating, some games and rides at Wonderland.
V&A Waterfront, here you can simply enjoy a movie at the cinema or enjoy some painting at Art Jamming in Waterfront
Cool Runnings Toboggan Track, opposite the Bellville Velodrome in Tygervalley, Cape Town, is the first downhill toboggan run in Africa. This summer version of snow tobogganing delivers the ultimate in safe, thrilling speed, in a bobsled on wheels down a 1,25 km winding track.
Enjoy some time in the sand
Cape Town is known for its beautiful beaches, there are many that one can visit. You can choose to visit a beach where you and your date can get to know each other while building a sandcastle, enjoying the weather and great food.
Also see: 5 places to visit this coming festive in Cape Town
