College Dating

College dating doesn’t have to be expensive to be fun. Being with your partner and enjoying each other’s company is more important than spending money unnecessarily on dating. If you are dating regularly at college, you will need to make sure you do not exceed your weekly budget. If you take time to think about possible alternatives, you will find that there are many ways you can enjoy dating without breaking the bank. The more creative your ideas are, the better and more fun it will be!

Here are some ideas that may help you to save money on college dating:

Have a Romantic Night In:

After you have had a few dates, you may feel comfortable enough with your partner to invite them around to your house for a night in together. This can be a great way to enjoy dating without unnecessary expense. As well as creating more intimacy for your date, eating in will also save money on your food bill.

You can either choose to cook a meal together or if you prefer, you can order a take-out instead. In order to enhance your dating experience, you can light some scented candles to create the right atmosphere. Buy some wine and rent a good movie that you know you will both enjoy and take it from there!

Take Advantage of Student Discounts:

It is possible to have an inexpensive night out whilst dating if you know where to find reasonable student discounts. There should be some good venues around campus that have reductions for students and if you know where to go, you could have a good night out with your partner that still remains within your budget. Look out for any promotions and special offers you and your partner could take advantage of and you will find that you can have a good night out for little expense.

Look for Museums and Free Exhibitions:

If you and your partner have a mutual interest in a particular subject, it may be worthwhile visiting an exhibition together. If you are not sure where to go, have a look on the internet and see what you can find.

Within every town and city, there will always be something of historical interest that you can visit and you should explore what there is on offer. Whatever you choose to do, make sure your partner is interested and equally shares your enthusiasm or else it could be a very short date!

Make the Most of the Great Outdoors:

Going for long walks with your partner is probably one of the best ways to spend time together and it doesn’t cost you a penny. Not only will you benefit from the fresh air and exercise, you will also have time to get to know one another without too many distractions. If you both enjoy cycling or rollerblading, do it together as much as you can. The more interests you share together, the more fun you will ultimately have. Sometimes the simplest things in life are the best!

Arrange to Meet up for a Coffee and Study Together:

Studying together may not seem like the most inspirational (or fun) way to spend time together but it is an option for you to consider. As a student, you will spend the majority of your time studying and it will no doubt be the best way to strike up conversation with a prospective partner! You could either arrange to meet up and study in the library or, if you would prefer to go somewhere else, you could always meet up for a coffee instead and bring your study materials with you.

Copyright Christina McDonald 2009