How to Date Yourself

No matter what stage of life you’re in, it’s never a bad idea to date someone who always shows up on time and is guaranteed to be a good time. Spoiler alert: We’re talking about you! Relationships with others are great, but your relationship with yourself is more important. Dating yourself fulfills you in a way another person can’t. Here’s how to do it.

What Does It Mean to Date Yourself?

Think back to when you dated someone you really cared about. How did you treat this person? You probably spoke to them kindly and complimented them a lot. You prioritized spending time with them and buying them thoughtful gifts. You got to know them and tried new things with them. Dating yourself is just like that, except now you’re doing those things with you.

Planning a Date

Before we get to the fun stuff, planning your dates, you must make one important commitment: prioritizing yourself. When the day comes, make it special by putting together a ’fit and buying yourself flowers. The process will require you to step out of your comfort zone, but it is so worth it!

Party-of-One Date Ideas

Here are a few of our best dating-yourself ideas:

• Cook an over-the-top meal at home. Light candles, play music, and sip your favorite wine.
• Take a class and learn something new: pottery, cooking, painting, or a foreign language. Sign up for a class and commit to your new hobby.
• Go on a picnic. Pack a charcuterie board and head to a quiet spot in your local park with good people watching, a good book, or a view of the water!
• Explore downtown. Get dressed up and check out the local shops. Stop for a coffee, splurge on handmade art, and grab a book from a local bookstore.
• Visit a museum. There is nothing quite like a solo trip to a museum – no one to rush you through or skip exhibits because they don’t want to wait.
• Take the bath. We’re talking bubbles, oils, candles, a book, and a bath cocktail followed by an extensive skincare routine and hair treatment.
• Check out a winery, brewery, or cocktail bar you’ve been wanting to visit.