The summer and the accompanying pleasant weather have truly waved their solemn goodbyes for another year. The cold and clouds are closing in, and with clock-changing time just around the corner our daylight hours will soon start to diminish too. If you’re working nine till five, this part of the year can be particularly tough. It’s dark when you get up and dark when you leave the office, meaning a rushed lunch break and the weekends are the only glimpses of daylight you get.
This dismal lifestyle can make everything more difficult. The cold and darkness keep us indoors, and we abandon our usually busy social calendars to sit slumped and downcast in front of the TV. This attitude could have a very negative effect on your dating life. Sure, you can still browse online dating sites such as eHarmony from the comfort of your own home, but what happens when it comes to actually meeting up with people? Here are some great dating ideas that fit perfectly around a busy professional life and combat this wintry attitude…
Romance en route – use your commute
Turn those hours of boredom and ebook-browsing into opportunities for dating. Arrange an early morning breakfast date to give your day at work a bit more spring. Find someone you like who takes a similar route into work and you’ll be able to hold hands on the tube. This time is all too often overlooked, but it can be utilised for a bit of romance!
Lunch break? Lunch date
‘But lunch is me time,’ you may say. Well, it’s time to adjust your attitude. A break from work doesn’t necessarily mean you have to relax and do something mindless. You’ll have a far more enjoyable break by arranging a romantic distraction. Use professional dating sites to find like-minded people who work in your vicinity. Now lunchtime dating opportunities will be endless.
Start early, finish early
Ever heard of flexi-time? This marvellous system lets you determine your own working hours. If your company has this option in place, it’s well worth arranging, particularly during the winter months. It means you can start work a bit earlier and still have some afternoon light to enjoy at your leisure. And maybe time for an after-work date?
Embrace the season
The main winter dating solution is just to accept the fact it’s cold and daylight is scarce but wrap up warm and go out anyway. Plus, Christmas is a wonderful celebration and the many seasonal events surrounding the holiday more than make up for the miserable weather. Deck out your evenings with trips to Christmas markets or to ice-skating rinks and really make the most of what can be a very romantic holiday.
A trip to the sun
Alternatively, you could use your last days off to take a trip back to the sun. Arrange a long weekend trip with your date to a country lucky enough to enjoy year-round sun. It’ll be great to get away from the cold for a few days.
Don’t despair – there are many ways to enjoy yourself in the winter months, even if you’re a hard-working professional. With these tips you’ll certainly be able to keep up a healthy love life at any rate.
Romance en route – use your commute