Anatomy of the Double Date

For a while now, we've been hoping to meet some young couples that are fun to hang out with. Since moving here, I've felt like my current friends are more like CHRIS' friends with whom I tag along. It would be really nice to find some neutral friends that can get to know us as a couple. Our church's associate pastor and wife were very kind to invite us over for a yummy steak dinner, and we're excited to meet more people at their New Year's get-together. We've been playing in sports leagues with Chris' colleague, Josh, and I got talking with his wife at his Christmas party- so we planned a double date! We had an awesome time bowling and dining this week.

It's interesting doing date night with another couple. It's kinda like going on a date with them. Will it click? Will it be awkward? Would we want to repeat the experience? And at the end of the night, you find yourselves saying "we had a great time...let's do it again soon! We'll call ya." Having no history with anyone here is a little weird, but we're making it work. The potential is exciting!

I looked up some other fun double date ideas:

*Go on a digital photography spree downtown (especially fun when holiday decor is up). Each person can take artsy pictures, and you can sit down at a cafe with some hot chocolate to view the others' pictures.

*Take a drive out of town. Find a place to hike or picnic.

*Try a restaurant with a very different cuisine. Order family style.

*Dinner and a movie with a twist: make dinner or appetizers that relate to the movie. If it's a french film, make french food. If food is part of a scene in a movie, replicate it.

Are you a double dater? If so, share your ideas!