Episode 32 - Solo Dates

Live OUT Loud Podcast

River + Michele got a few requests for this episode. Michele has gotten to be a pro with solo dates and is always eager to share, while River is a bit newer at it, she has started to embrace it by stepping out of her comfort zone. With this launching today on Valentine's Day, we felt it was the perfect counter to what the day typically represents.

I think dating yourself can mean really investing in yourself with a journaling practice, extreme self-care, and doing the things you really, truly want to do. It can mean hitting up places you'd like to take a date to, but haven't really tried yourself, it means feeling more comfortable in your own company, and can help boost confidence, which is always sexy!

While a lot of introspection and self-care is involved when you're dating yourself, you'll also ideally be pursuing different types of activities or even taking classes. Through this time spent on your own, you may unearth a passion you didn't know existed, you might invest in a new hobby, or even find a side hustle.

For those in a relationship, giving each other permission to go on solo dates can allow you to fill your cup up and maybe miss your person. Lots of sweet benefits from that... most importantly, you'll have something fun to share at bedtime, which might lead to building a deeper connection with them.

Solo Date Ideas

Ready to start dating yourself? Use these ideas to get going—some are pure fun, and others are aimed more at introspection and personal growth.

1. Make yourself a nice meal

2. Light candles

3. Have a paint night at home

4. Have a spa night

5. Do something that gets you outside your comfort zone

6. Pack up a picnic basket and have a picnic in your local park

7. Visit an art gallery

8. Try an activity where you have an opportunity to make new friends

9. Go see live music

10. Write in a gratitude journal

11. Read your favorite book

12. Listen to your favorite album

13. Take yourself on a dinner date

14. Go out to happy hour on your own

15. Take a bubble bath

16. Visit a local museum

17. Do something that feels true to your inner self

18. Take yourself out to the movies

19. Take a class to learn something new

20. Be a tourist in your own city

Share with a good friend today!