Don't Do Dull Dinner Dates

The most common date for both singles and married couples is the dinner date. It's a natural fit as we all need to eat and no one really enjoys eating alone. Also, going out for dinner takes much less effort than cooking at home.

If you are getting a little bored with the typical dinner date, there are some ways of livening things up. In most cities there are places where you can go for dinner and enjoy entertainment at the same time.

For example, try a  Mystery Dinner. Some restaurants invite local actors to perform a murder mystery play while eating dinner and the diners are supposed to guess "who done it" by the time dessert is served.

Cigar/wine dinners are becoming a booming industry. Some of the finer restaurants have several course pre-planned dinners with different exotic cigars/wines served throughout the evening. These are a bit more expensive than the average dinner but they make a wonderful special occasion.

You might want to look for a comedy club nearby that serves meals. I would recommend knowing a little about the comedian before you make reservations. Some can be extremely crude, which might not be the type of humor you or your date would enjoy.

Dinner and a movie seem to go hand in hand so dinner theaters are a natural fit. These movie houses usually show second-run films while you are enjoying your meal. The price of admission is usually much lower than what you would pay to see a newly released film so it is even less expensive than your average "dinner and a movie" date.

Dinner dates are great -- as long as they aren't dull.