Dating on a Budget

Your sex life needn't suffer just because you are unemployed.

In fact dating on a budget can be exciting and more intimate than a "money" date. Try these budget dating ideas courtesy of WikiHow.com.

1. Take a walk. In a park or around your streets,its healthy,   stimulates conversation and great to see how you and your date get along.
2. Take a photography tour. You probably have a small digital camera or a phone with a camera. While walking take lots of pictures of each other, using funny angles, pulling faces, finding cool objects to photograph. You will have a record of the date and you will probably find out heaps about your  dates personalty. 
3. Check out the bookstore or library. Browse the shelves, Discuss and point out what you like. I bet you will found out  lots about your dates likes and dislikes.
4. Make dinner for your date. Making dinner at home is the cheapest, and can be the healthiest, way to eat. Impress your date with your culinary skills and throw a  few candles on the table.  How romantic.
5. Play pool or darts. Go to a bar during happy hour. The drinks and food will be cheap. Show your competitive spirit. 
6. Check out the local live music scene. Most cities have plenty of bands that do free shows or have a low cover charge. Share your musical tastes.
7. Take a dance class together. Many dance studios and instructors offer free or low-cost beginner group lessons. Consider swing, salsa, or (for a little extra intimacy) tango.
8. Hit the gym. Many gyms offer a free day pass for you to "test" the facilities. Challenge each other with weight training, take a yoga or aerobics or spinning class together, and splash around in the pool.
9. Go to a minor league game. Tickets to these events are often only a few dollars, and are a great way to spend the afternoon or evening.
10. Check around your community for independently-owned or discount movie theatres. Tickets will cost less (often only two or three dollars), as will concessions. In addition, these theatres will be less crowded, so you're less likely to get stuck behind someone tall or in front of someone loud. Alternatively, you can always borrow movies from your local library!
11. Check out your local zoo or museum. Usually zoos and museums are inexpensive places to go on a date and explore a little. Occasionally, these places will also have free days. Some are free every day!

Do you have any frugal dating ideas? And check out this "How To Plan A Cheap Date" video ...

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