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I like walks as part of a date.
I'm not always the best with eye contact and sitting still.
Going for a walk means I can be looking around at the scenery and keep my body in motion which makes me much more comfortable.
Plus if the conversation lulls slightly you can always talk about what's around you. |
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See the politically correct answer will be to say walk in the countryside or by the river so few women go awwwww that's lovely for first meet, but reality is it be a bar with loo window so if you see him or her for first time and go ffs your joking, you can bolt for it ha, but 3rd 5th etc date absolutely yes countryside or river Thames walk, but first date get outta here walk in countryside lol |
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over a year ago
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Other than during covid, which made them awesome, I actually find walking with a stranger annoying but think the difference is I'm an avid walker 6-10 miles daily so not many people get my kind of walking  |
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"Other than during covid, which made them awesome, I actually find walking with a stranger annoying but think the difference is I'm an avid walker 6-10 miles daily so not many people get my kind of walking "
6-10 miles is my kind of walking. I love it. Over the moors, hills and fields or along canal towpaths. |
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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago
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"See the politically correct answer will be to say walk in the countryside or by the river so few women go awwwww that's lovely for first meet, but reality is it be a bar with loo window so if you see him or her for first time and go ffs your joking, you can bolt for it ha, but 3rd 5th etc date absolutely yes countryside or river Thames walk, but first date get outta here walk in countryside lol "
I'm genuinely confused where politically correct comes in to it?
But I do agree that as a first date I'd maybe want a bail out option! |
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"Other than during covid, which made them awesome, I actually find walking with a stranger annoying but think the difference is I'm an avid walker 6-10 miles daily so not many people get my kind of walking
6-10 miles is my kind of walking. I love it. Over the moors, hills and fields or along canal towpaths. "
Yes but with a stranger? |
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"Other than during covid, which made them awesome, I actually find walking with a stranger annoying but think the difference is I'm an avid walker 6-10 miles daily so not many people get my kind of walking
6-10 miles is my kind of walking. I love it. Over the moors, hills and fields or along canal towpaths.
Yes but with a stranger? "
No probably not right for a first date. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Other than during covid, which made them awesome, I actually find walking with a stranger annoying but think the difference is I'm an avid walker 6-10 miles daily so not many people get my kind of walking
6-10 miles is my kind of walking. I love it. Over the moors, hills and fields or along canal towpaths.
Yes but with a stranger?
No probably not right for a first date."
Precisely I'd get annoyed most likely they'd interrupt my walking  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Yes, absolutely. Dates are usually very formulaic in that people just want to meet for a drink. Some of the best dates I've had have been more activity based.
Things like walking, or bouldering are much better ice breakers than just sitting in a boring bar drinking. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Yes, absolutely. Dates are usually very formulaic in that people just want to meet for a drink. Some of the best dates I've had have been more activity based.
Things like walking, or bouldering are much better ice breakers than just sitting in a boring bar drinking."
Actually agree with you absolutely with the activity based first meetings if that's how you are as a person and prefer to connect with like minded people  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Yes, absolutely. Dates are usually very formulaic in that people just want to meet for a drink. Some of the best dates I've had have been more activity based.
Things like walking, or bouldering are much better ice breakers than just sitting in a boring bar drinking.
Actually agree with you absolutely with the activity based first meetings if that's how you are as a person and prefer to connect with like minded people "
Yeah, I just think its a bit more fun than sitting in a bar. I don't drink which might have some say in this also, but its much more about 'doing something' rather than just sitting there interviewing one another.
I had a walking date on here once which also ended up with us having a bit of a play in the bushes like a couple of teenagers. Fun! |
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But on a first date meeting in the flesh for the very first time? Naaaaaaa keep it in public place if there's awkward silences a band prob be on or can go bar get drink as distraction. But once you head to them moors no one can hear you scream well sheep can not sure there help. Obviously I'm making light of it but it's all good talking on phone seeing pics but everyone knows it's different in real life a meeting he could be a nutter or her. With a bar can be half hour quick drink go. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"But on a first date meeting in the flesh for the very first time? Naaaaaaa keep it in public place if there's awkward silences a band prob be on or can go bar get drink as distraction. But once you head to them moors no one can hear you scream well sheep can not sure there help. Obviously I'm making light of it but it's all good talking on phone seeing pics but everyone knows it's different in real life a meeting he could be a nutter or her. With a bar can be half hour quick drink go."
Walking is done in public places. So is bouldering.
You're missing the point - which is that bars are not only dull, but also you're way more 'on the spot' in a bar.
That said, I don't have awkward silences with anyone I meet because I can hold down a conversation. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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6-10 miles is my kind of walking. I love it. Over the moors, hills and fields or along canal towpaths.
Yes but with a stranger?
No probably not right for a first date.
Precisely I'd get annoyed most likely they'd interrupt my walking "
Can't be putting you out of your stride  If you've built up a good rapport with someone then a walk in a reasonably public space is good for a first date. Sometimes easier to talk too than being in a cafe with others earwigging! |
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Love a walk, I find people talk more freely as they aren't being scrutinised in close proximity across a table. Its more relaxed.
Bonus points if you're coastal in the summer.
I also don't really drink so that's not my bag anyway. |
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I'm not knocking walking dates they are so good loads of pit stops too with shops coffee bars etc, but I just think very first time meeting go right into the countryside nothing around bar trees I dunno its just my opinion wish means jack ha |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I'm not knocking walking dates they are so good loads of pit stops too with shops coffee bars etc, but I just think very first time meeting go right into the countryside nothing around bar trees I dunno its just my opinion wish means jack ha "
Nobody suggested you'd be anywhere secluded - and your posts seem to allude to a lack of safety or something.
I wouldn't dream of putting anyone in a position that made them feel uncomfortable, and walking is way less confrontational that a drink in a bar.
And less dull. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I actually have walking/bouldering dates written specifically on a dating/kink profile I have that's not Fabswingers. One I'm probably not allowed to mention on here. |
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Remember this will be first time coming face to face, I understand what your saying I do but just me personally seeing someone first time I do a bar it wouldn't be crappy bar with just barman in there. It's like a eating first date meet no way, can you imagine person turn up nothing like pics, and I read few forum posts on here with total disaster first meets, safety has been number 1 priority on 1st meet. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I'm London based when someone says countryside I think fields lanes nothing around for miles, but of course if there's local shops local bar local people about then sounds OK. "
You've got the wrong end of the stick. I'm from London too and there are tons of place to go walking.
None of us are murderers, so we're talking about meeting fellow human beings for a nice walk - nobody is going in freezer bags dude. |
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"I'm London based when someone says countryside I think fields lanes nothing around for miles, but of course if there's local shops local bar local people about then sounds OK. "
We walked along the seafront. We wouldn't go anywhere isolated |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Unfortunately for me there is nothing here but isolated walks
Sounds idyllic. I'll be right over.
Let me know when you arrive  "
Don't worry, I'll get my footman to knock on arrival. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Unfortunately for me there is nothing here but isolated walks
Sounds idyllic. I'll be right over.
Let me know when you arrive
Don't worry, I'll get my footman to knock on arrival."
My butler will announce you most appropriately |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Unfortunately for me there is nothing here but isolated walks
Sounds idyllic. I'll be right over.
Let me know when you arrive
Don't worry, I'll get my footman to knock on arrival.
My butler will announce you most appropriately "
I used to hanker after a butler. Now I just think he'd be bored because I like to do things myself. |
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"Does anyone like to go out for a walk as part if a date. "
Yes very much so, it is a wonderful opportunity to chat and get to know each other, with appropriate stops in appropriate places for appropriate connections, and I find it very pleasureable with no pressure on either to take it any further - unless both parties decide to ajourn to somewhere warm, dry and private. |
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"Yeah walks can be nice for dates but not for a first date"
First date walks should always be somewhere very public so that neither party feels at all intimidated, and escape is easy if uncomfortable. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Unfortunately for me there is nothing here but isolated walks
Sounds idyllic. I'll be right over.
Let me know when you arrive
Don't worry, I'll get my footman to knock on arrival.
My butler will announce you most appropriately
I used to hanker after a butler. Now I just think he'd be bored because I like to do things myself."
I like to think, now I'm older, that I could give up a modicum of control if only just to have better adventures |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I went on a date a few years ago and we discussed the date was to be a walk prior to and it was known to be on a canal towpath so probably muddy at times but she “loved walking”
She turned up in heels and moaned bitterly for half an hour before I called it a day. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I went on a date a few years ago and we discussed the date was to be a walk prior to and it was known to be on a canal towpath so probably muddy at times but she “loved walking”
She turned up in heels and moaned bitterly for half an hour before I called it a day. "
That's just a WOW  but not in a good way! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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It’s my preferred date, depending on the other person of course, it’s a less pressured situation than the face to face interview that drinks can feel like. |
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I like to wear high heels and get a bit dressed up for first meet so can’t see my walking far like that, more suited to a bar. However I enjoy a walk and do think it would be a nice way to get to know someone, maybe 2nd date 
Kx |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Have learned today that's it totally subjective ... and also relevant to where you live
Live and learn ... awesome "
Your legs are testimony to the walking you do... For a small island we have incredibly varied options for walking and so many incredible sights to be seen. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Yes. It’s a great way to get to know someone. And it gives you both ample opportunities to find just the right spot to make a first move, if the mood is there… |
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"As long as it's not like my experience.
Met with the wrong person and had sex.. only to realise after getting to the car park and checking the phone messages. I have no clue who I had met "
I’m sorry but that just made me laugh. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I love walking dates. I find they're really relaxed and more chill than sitting across a table from someone...the fresh air and exercise allows me to feel more at ease and be myself. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'd like this , I was going to do this as social once just to get out the house until the guy suggested we could stray off the path or that hopefully many ppl weren't about so he could have his way with me....ugh
I was genuinely just up for a nice stroll .
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By *9smoothMan
over a year ago
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"As long as it's not like my experience.
Met with the wrong person and had sex.. only to realise after getting to the car park and checking the phone messages. I have no clue who I had met "
Hahaha that is brilliant |
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