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Bored With Your Standard Date Nights? We Have New Ideas For You!

We came across this article from Redbook on 50 date night ideas and decided to share it with our blog readers. They have some great ideas to change up your standard dinner or movie dates! With the weather warming up, they have a lot of great ideas to get out and do something fun and unique.

We took a look at their list and picked our Top 5:

1.)  Venture Into The Kitchen: "We love Taco Tuesday; we try different main meats and experiment with flavors," says Chicagoan Erin G., 29. "It sounds simple, and we've got the prep-work down to a science, but because we don't have to concentrate on the task at hand, we can really enjoy being with each other."

2.) Sign Up For A Mud Run or Color Run: Dirt — and lots of it — is the pervading theme at these non-competitive fun runs spouting up around the country. They often require you to work in tandem, which is an awesome way to bond, and the finish-line sometimes stocks celebratory beer tents for thirsty participants. To find one in your area, log on to Active.com.

3.) See An Improv Show : Still mourning the end of 30 Rock? Ease the pain by grabbing tickets to a local improv show, where you may catch next decade's Tina Fey, Aziz Ansari, or Amy Poehler before they hit it big. Not only is attending these shows generally way cheaper than buying seats for "traditional" theater, the improvisers often ask for audience participation — and sell beer in the back.

4.)  Document The Night: Head to the pub around the corner, hit the coffee bar for dessert, or just grab takeout — but be sure to take plenty of fun, artsy or silly Instagram pictures. Not only will it create an awesome memory, but studies have shown that looking at photos of your significant other can make you feel even more connected to them, so find a favorite and print it out.

5.) Play Strangers In Your Own Town: In Roman Holiday, Audrey Hepburn plays a princess in disguise who ends up spending her day with a sexy journalist (Gregory Peck) who knows who she is, but doesn't reveal it so he can get a scoop. While role-playing is optional, spending an afternoon exploring a nearby city (having lunch at a cool bistro you've never been to because it's full of tourists, taking a walking tour of a local cemetery, or having your picture taken together by a town landmark) is a great way to see your world — and each other — in a whole new light.

Calling vs. Texting: Why Singles Text Despite Their Preference to Call

In a recent survey, It's Just Lunch asked 2,901 singles about their dating and technology habits. The results revealed:

-72.4% of singles are more likely to text someone first after swapping numbers vs. 39.9% who are more likely to call

-65.8% of singles actually prefer a phone call vs. 40.9% of singles who prefer a text

It certainly come as no surprise to learn that the younger the single, the higher the preference for texting while the older the single, the higher the preference for calling. Despite the differences in age, most singles all around definitely prefer calling over texting. It’s Just Lunch offers some possible reasons why so many singles are texting first despite their primary preference for calling.

Convenience. For professional singles who lead very busy lives, texting is a matter of convenience because it allows them to multi-task. They can send a text message while they are keeping busy at work, going out to lunch or heading toward the gym. It’s a quick and easy way to start a conversation.

Intimidation. When it comes to shy singles, texting creates a comfortable barrier between themselves and the person they may be too shy to connect with on a personal phone conversation. There’s also less pressure to be witty or quick on your feet when you have time to think before you text.

Fear of Rejection. Some singles, especially the younger generations’ of singles, are more likely to text someone first after swamping numbers because they can avoid blatant rejection. Getting turned down via text isn’t so bad compared to getting turned down over the phone. Additionally, some singles are easily discouraged by an unanswered or unreturned phone call.

Icebreaker. Other singles use texting as a strategic first move to help break the ice before placing the phone call. The rationale behind the icebreaker text is that it increases the probability of having your phone call answered by re-establishing the initial connection that instigated the phone number swap in the first place.

 

Still Single? You Need To Turn Your Dating “Cab Light” On!

You have everything going for you….great career, you’re in great shape and have a great social circle. You’re pretty happy with your life, but you still find yourself wondering why you haven’t found “the one”. Does this sound familiar?

Chances are you’re among the many single men and women that find themselves hoping that Ms. or Mr. Right will walk into your life. You believe “love will just happen” or “this will work itself out.”

Unfortunately, this only happens in the movies or fairy tales. If you’re wanting to find a relationship in 2013 and improve your dating life, you need to put yourself out there. Join a club or a group where you can expand your social circle, let your personal network (friends, co-workers, family) know that you’re single and looking to meet someone, attend a singles mixer or speed dating event, go out to happy hour or join a dating service. You need to turn your dating “cab light” on!

If you’re sick of waiting for love to find you and need to get back out there, give us a call at It’s Just Lunch. Whether you’re actively dating and just have problems meeting the “right” people or haven’t dated in 25 years, we’ll help introduce you to quality matches and arrange fun, first dates and turn your dating “cab light” on! 

Forget ‘Prince Charming’ and find Mr. Right-For-You

Are you still waiting for your Prince Charming to sweep you off your feet? Dr. Michelle Callahan of Women’s Health explains how you can wake up from the fairy-tale fantasy to find real love.

This segment, featured on the TODAY show, we found gave great advice for women (and men!) who are ready to spring clean their love life. 

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Breaking Up Is Hard To Do….

Finding yourself recently single? You’re not alone. We are in the midst of a peak breakup season (January-March). We wanted to share this article from YourTango on tips for moving on from an old flame. Take some time to learn from the relationship and then jump back into the dating scene with It’s Just Lunch and let the Dating Experts help guide you into your next relationship!

Sever digital ties: Unfriend, unfollow and untag.This might seem petty, but when you're constantly thinking about your old flame (and YourTango found that 71 percent of people do), the Internet can be your enemy. Online stalking is too big a temptation, and the last thing you want to see is that he or she is moving on without you.

Develop a new routine: Sometimes it's not all about your ex. Sometimes it's about the life you're used to living with that person. When you break up with someone, you're losing a routine, too—no more date night, no more daily phone call—it's hard to accept change. So pick up a new routine. On nights once dubbed 'date night', try to start a new 'movie night' tradition with your friends, for example. Distractions are key.

Limit your mourning: Not only does constantly talking about your ex annoy your friends, it keeps him or her in your present, where they don't belong. Limit your post break up conversations, and limit the time you allow yourself to cry and mourn your relationship. It's not always easy, but force yourself to get up and do something else.

Accept that you may lose friends: Chances are, you and your ex share mutual friends. Last year, a survey found that on average, we lose eight friends after a breakup. Sometimes that can make moving on even harder—all you want is your old life and routine back. So to help yourself move on, accept that, along with your ex, some mutual friends may be lost, too. Anyway, your true pals will stick by your side. Maybe try to meet some new friends as part of developing a new routine.