Explore and Enjoy the Thrill of Alphabet Dating (Dullness Who?)

Have you ever tried alphabet dating? It’s a fresh way to go on dates with your partner, wherein you follow the order of the alphabet. When you feel like you’ve hit a rut, this kind of style can bring back the excitement and thrill of your relationship!

In this guide, check out our preferred style of dates in alphabetical order.

1 Arcade Day/Night

There’s nothing more fun than indulging in your inner child with your partner or date! And where else can you go other than the arcade!

This place is packed with various games, from using the crane, simulation, fighting, video, and sports! If you’re lucky to acquire a lot of points from the various games you both play, you can even get some fun treats to take home. From candy to electronics, that’ll be a date to remember. 

Oh, and bonus points if you win a toy for your boo from one of the crane games! Like if that’s not romantic, we don’t know what else is.

2 Board Games Night

This date idea is perfect for couples who want to stay in but keep things thrilling! Board games allow you to get strategic and flexible with your thinking. All in good fun as you also try to analyze what your partner is doing. At the same time, these games can lessen your stress (even if you get overcompetitive) and improve your hand-eye coordination so you don’t lose a good card or turn.

Some board games ideal for dates include Snakes and Ladders, Checkers, and Blockbuster and Chill.

This kind of date can also apply to cafes or restos with board games in their entertainment zone or the place is board game-themed.

3 Concert Date

Jamming to your favorite songs with your favorite person? Count us in!

This alphabet dating idea can get quite pricey, depending on your desired seat. You also need to plan this thoroughly as some artists can either release their tour dates ahead of time or even one by one unexpectedly. Proper communication and plan coordination are important here, just as much as the budget you’re willing to spend for the concert, Because no matter where you’re seated, you’re still enjoying the music with one another.

Following accounts like Philippine Concerts can help you stay updated on any shows or gigs from local or international artists happening within the country. 

4 Dance Class

There are many ways for this alphabet dating idea to act out. One way is by taking a ballroom class, wherein the two of you get partnered up and learn from one or two instructors, showing how the flow goes. Ballroom classes include salsa, tango, rumba, and the waltz.

Another way is to attend a street dance class, which is quite popular in the metro’s booming dance community. With various styles to choose from, the two of you learn an individual piece from a choreographer, then run it towards the end. You also get to take videos of one another.

This kind of system can also be applied to other dance styles, depending on the studio. You can pick from jazz and contemporary.

If you’re both beginners, taking a beginners or basics class of your chosen style is ideal.

5 Escape Room

There’s nothing more rousing and dopamine-raising than embarking on an escape room with your boo! 

With numerous storylines to follow (and even a pop-up character just to raise the stakes), the two of you get to work on your problem-solving skills together. Another perk is having distinctive approaches to the game, wherein they can point out an aspect of it you might have missed. Hence, it may just give you more time to solve other things and even win as you beat the clock.

6 Foreign Film Night

May it be at home or perhaps through a festival in your city, watching all sorts of foreign films introduces you to new ideas and reimagined concepts. 

You also learn about different famous actors and actresses from that specific country and the culture behind the films they’re in. Add some snacks that are related to the foreign film you’re watching and you’re good to go. For example, if you’re watching an Italian movie, have authentic Italian pizza and wine on the side.

7 Garden Picnic

Step out in nature with your loved one and have a yummy feast too! This alphabet dating idea allows you to be outside and enjoy the fresh air, alongside enjoying the company of your partner. With a wide blanket and basket of food, this kind of date makes you unwind and catch up with them.

In terms of preparations, the food you bring can be store-bought or homemade. Don’t forget to bring dessert too!

8 Hiking Adventure

For couples who enjoy braving the ups and downs of hills and mountains, you might as well make it a weekend date affair! Hiking is one of the best examples of delayed gratification, as the reward is totally worth the challenges during the journey. Plus, there’s some camping involved too if the trail is long, allowing more time for you to bond with them. 

You can start small and then take it up a notch when you and your partner get used to its strenuousness. Having an expert guide with you may also be ideal, even if it’s a date. They’re just there to show you how to get to your desired destination in tip-top shape, not to be a third wheel.

9 Ice Skating and Ice Cream Date

Take a chillier route into your usual dates by joining these two sweet ideas together! Perhaps mid-way, you’ll feel a lot warmer when you’re with each other.

Starting off with ice skating lets you two navigate the fun rink no matter what the pace is. And whether or not you fall on your butt once or twice! It’s even cuter to take it slow while you find your rhythm. Plus, there’s lots of hand-holding to help you guys stay afloat on the rink.

Once you’ve broken up quite a sweat from ice skating (it’s a sport after all), treating yourselves to some ice cream is worth the efforts! Either get two different flavors to share or one big sundae for you two to dip into.

10 Jazz Night

There’s just something about jazz music that captivates you and makes you want to move and connect with your partner more. Is it the sultry mood it gives off? The lyrics of the song? The voices of the singers?

Having a sensual jazz night at a jazz bar with your partner can certainly be a wild night without going overboard. A drink or two and a slow dance during a jazz artist’s setlist elicit intimacy and deep connection. And to dress up extra for it? A must-experience date, even just once in your life!

11 Karaoke Date

You can never go wrong with karaoke!

Singing your hearts out of joy and as a way to channel nostalgia is an enjoyable alphabet dating idea when you want more exhilaration in your relationship. Plus, it really doesn’t matter whether or not you can sing. If you show passion and happiness, that’s enough to keep each other around. Besides, happiness is contagious, so if you’re happy, your partner is too. Even more so if they join you in singing.

This kind of date can be done at home, at karaoke bars, or even in the cramped yet intimate karaoke booths in the arcade.

12 Laser Tag

If you’re both competitive and enjoy breaking a sweat with a goal in mind, this adrenaline-rushing alphabet dating idea is for you two! 

Have good aim as you try to shoot your rightful targets. And don’t be afraid to move a lot and get analytical to achieve your tasks here! 

13 Museum Hopping

Exploring historical artifacts, art pieces, and artistic antiques from the past is fascinating and curiosity-building. And doing it with the right partner encourages us to have deep conversations and open our minds to new information. There’s nothing more intimate that being connected by art and history. 

For example, you see the Spoliarium for the first time at the National Museum, and your partner shares one interpretation of it, specifically the weeping woman on the side. She represents the Philippine islands based on how her body is angled.

Aside from the National Museum, which is an adventurous and classic museum spot, other museums around the metro include The MET, Ayala Museum, and Pinto Art Museum. These places are great for a whole-day affair with your partner.

14 New Cuisine Dinner

A new take on your usual dinner dates!

List down different cuisines that you have never tried then pick one that attracts your attention. You can also choose by luck through ballots. From there, you gather different restaurants that offer that cuisine, then decide which restaurant fits your preferences more. The excitement of new things keeps the relationship alive and lets you learn more about each other like never before.

15 Opera or Orchestra Performance

If you and your partner are fans of classical music, this alphabet dating idea matches this very interest. Watching the opera or orchestra is quite the heavenly experience, wherein you witness the fruits of each performer’s labor and connect with their music.

Invest in one night of such amazing talent together, wherein you both get to dress up and act all fancy. And perhaps that long gown or dashing suit you’ve set aside from formal events can finally have its cameo with your partner.

16 Pottery

Think of the film Ghost, except it doesn’t necessarily have to have any hidden underlying tones when you create an item. IYKYK.

Pottery is one of those activities wherein there’s no fuss in getting your hands dirty as you let your creativity run wild! You also get to create anything you think would be fun to own and use, like a dining plate, candle holder, jewelry plate, vase, and more. Having your set-up beside your partner makes the experience more sociable and playful as you both learn the basics.

17 Quiet Bed and Breakfast

For something quieter and more relaxing, this alphabet dating idea is for you.

Whether it be at home, airbnb, or at any lodging place, this idea is calming and precious as mornings are usually busy and full of hustle on a normal weekday. But doing this during the weekend lets you slow down and bond with your partner a lot more. You really get to take your time in the mornings this time around, especially when you wake up in each other’s arms without any rush.

18 Rock Climbing

Challenge yourselves in a climbing gym, indoor or outdoor, that shows you different paths and heights to tackle. This is not only a physical task but a mental one, too, as you follow the right directions as instructed. It is fun to do with a partner who motivates you and shares its joy and difficulties with you.

19 Spa and Shopping

Time to get super indulgent here!

On your free day, preferably the weekend, start off in a relaxing mood by getting a divine massage and facial. Either one or the other, or both if you truly want to get into the unwinding mood. Your body will also thank you for it when those deep knots are loosened up.

Afterwards, you two can go for a fruitful shopping spree for that extra royal treatment! You may even buy each other special gifts out of love for one another.

20 Trivia Night

This kind of event has been so popular around the metro! Whether with a date or your friend group, trivia nights bring out the nerd in you while also spending time with those close to you. And well, see just how competitive they can be to win and get the correct answers consistently.

You can check out Trivia Down Tuesdays for their weekly schedules, which include locations and themes. From there, you’ll find the spots close to you and perhaps match your interests.

21 Underwater Adventure

Let’s go under the sea for the change!

If you like beaches or delving into the deep waters, this alphabet dating idea is worth entertaining. May it be through snorkeling or scuba diving, seeing all sorts of sea creatures with your partner fills you both with wonder and adventure. But at the same time, it’s important that the both of you know how to swim and to stick to the instructions given to you during your chosen task because it’s easy to stray away and get hurt.

22 Vision Board Making

A vision board is a compilation of ideas and pictures of what you want to achieve in the future. Making one can be a solo task filled with self-reflection, but doing one with your partner allows you two to think about the kind of future you want to share. Is there a lot of traveling in your future? Do you want to move into a new house? Are there some hobbies you both want to try out together?

This alphabet dating idea helps you two get clear on your shared goals. You can print out pictures and words or cut out ideas from magazines that resonate with you. From there, you can use an illustration board to paste everything together. 

23 Wine Tour

There’s so much wine worth uncovering, so what way can we do so by making it a date? Major bonus points if your partner is a fan of wine too!

You can either visit a winery that has a wine tour in their services, taste wine at a fancy restaurant, or bring home all sorts of good wine and try them at home with your partner.

But keep in mind that wine is a type of alcohol, so drink responsibly!

24 XXX

From the name itself, you should catch on that this kind of date is well… adult.

Have a date centered on exploring your sexual interests and preferences! Perhaps the ones you’ve never done before, like trying a new sex toy or wanting to be degraded in the bedroom. Or rather, try doing the deed somewhere you’ve never done it before, like a car or any other semi-public place.

You call the shots here, from desires, fantasies, and even the location of your sexcapade. The main goal is to get adventurous with your sex life.

25 Yearly Photoshoot

This kind of date idea carries sentimental value over time, especially if you and your partner aim to be a long-term couple. Set a certain date that you’ll follow every year for this dating idea. You can brainstorm fun themes each time or keep it classic and lovey-dovey with happy smiles.

You may also opt to go to a studio for this one or self-shoot at home.

26 Ziplining

If you love soaring through the sky and have no fear of heights, you’ll love this alphabet dating idea!

Ziplining is a quick way to travel from one place to another. You ride along a cable in a secure seat. Whether you’re traveling short or long distances, doing this with a partner can be very thrilling and allow you to see the world from different perspectives.

Ziplining can be done in nature by renowned guides or any special park around your city.

Takeaway

And that’s our fun take on alphabet dating! We hope that you may either follow this exact order or pick out ideas that stand out most to you. What matters most is that you get to try something new and exciting with your boo to keep that spark alive!

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