Has your date for the weekend ditched you? No worries, just replace him with your BFF. Chances are she’s way more fun to hang out with anyway and, hello, she’ll definitely notice those killer heels you bought for the occassion.
If you’re struggling to remember the last time you had a proper hang out sesh with your bestie, then why not clear your Saturday and take her on a platonic date to remember?
Here are 10 dates that you can go on with that other great love of your life (your best friend, not chocolate).
Turn your living room into a blanket-filled cinema for the day and hang out
1. Movie Day: Tell her to arrive at your house in her most comfortable clothes and turn your living room into a super-comfy, blanket-filled cinema for the day (onsies are optional). Watch all your favourite films, eat loads of junk food, experiment with different popcorn toppings and generally just chill out together. Engage in friendly banter over which hottie would play the leading man in a film about your life.
2. Stay up all night long: There’s a grand stretch in the evenings these days, so the next time the weather is warm, crack open a bottle of vino, sit out in your back garden and watch the stars with your comedic soul sister. Chat about anything and everything and make crazy plans for the summer.
3. Get dressed up and go out to dinner: Pick the swankiest, trendiest restaurant you can afford and spend ages doing yourself up to the nines. Order dishes made for two, have the craic and try something new. The best thing about bringing your BFF on a dinner date? You won’t have to deal with any of those awkward ‘getting-to-know-you’ questions.
4. Have an adventure: Put some petrol in the car or save your pennies for a train ticket, pick a random destination and just see where the day takes you. Seek out opportunities, take loads of pictures and just enjoy chasing the unknown together.
5. Go to the zoo: A male date may not be interested in watching you do your uncanny impression of a peguin but your bestie will not only watch you and laugh, she’ll go one step further and try to out do you. She’ll also squeal at all the cute animals with you and tell you to leg it when security catches you trying to take home a baby elephant.
6. Play boardgames: Cook some fancy finger food, bust out the Monopoly and proceed to tear each other to shreds (in a friendly way, of course). Nothing bonds you faster than fighting over how much Monopoly money you owe each other. When you’re done with Monopoly, start on The Game of Life.
7. Regress to your childhood: What was one thing that yourself and your bestie loved to do when you were younger? Whether it was baking cupcakes, dying your hair weird colours or eating jelly beans until you both felt sick, give yourself a free pass for one day only to relive your childhood together.
Have an adventure together
8. Go fantasy shopping: Set an imaginary budget for the day then hit the shops and ‘spend’ all your money. Try on fabulous dresses, designer shoes and look at holidays abroad. Sometimes it can be fun to make believe.
9. Have an impromptu photoshoot: All you need is some sunny weather and a cool photography app for your iPhone! Post the pictures on Facebook or Instagram, if you dare.
10. Do something daring: Finally get that body piercing you’ve always wanted, try something new together like mountain climbing or surfing. Seize the day and have some experiences – nothing bonds a friendship faster than being terrified/excited together!
