Local Casanova

E veryone loves to be in love. Yet, the process can be daunting, especially when there can be so many unknown factors. While this article cannot guarantee love per se, I am going to try my best to be the closest thing to a checklist for smooth dating as I can, and please do not @ me if it doesn’t work :). Also, for those of you in the comments saying that you don’t need to find someone, this isn’t for you, please keep scrolling.

All romantic excursions start with having to ‘Find the Right Person.’ Despite my thorough re search, all of these require quite high levels of socialisation, so to all my fellow socially anxious, I apologise.

I doubt that it comes to anyone’s surprise that Tinder is always a viable option, but just make sure to not be overly hasty with the swipe options.

Additionally, speed dating options exist almost everywhere and trust me Glasgow is no ex ception to that rule. Worst case scenario, you have a terrible night with a couple drinks in you which doesn’t sound all that bad. Ditch or Date in Glasgow is a website which has dates, times, and places of speed dating events so make sure to keep an eye out!

Finally, while they say when you stop looking, you’ll find the one, I think the best initiative is an active one. Friends of friends and university social events are some of the best instants to not only get to know new people, but maybe develop a bit of cheeky chemistry with someone.

After finding that aforementioned chemistry, a date would be expected, and Glasgow can cer tainly account for all different vibes.

Fore Play Crazy Golf is not only a suitable name for a first date, but the combination of cra zy golf and drinks should lighten the atmosphere significantly. There’s also food enough to satisfy if the competition gets you and your date riled up.

Super Bario has a large arcade game selection and some casual drink options. If you decide that you both want to let your inner kids out and have some video game fun, this is the perfect spot. Also, the atmosphere is super chill and quite relaxed which can create a great vibe to get to know each other.

For foodies, Bibimbap is a great way to delve into Korean food, with Korean BBQ being one of the main spectacles. The shared and engaging ways of eating can help cut the tension and what’s more romantic than a collaborative effort for your dinner.

A more casual coffee date 1841 is the place to go. It’s super cozy but posh enough to im press, with a great coffee menu so you won’t be short on options in case there’s nothing else to talk about other than the coffee options. Additionally, depending on how the date goes, it’s in a great location to either continue or cut the date short.

NOTICE: ADVERTISEMENT INCOMING. My family and I run Comet Pieces Café which is a cute little café on the way to Murano which sells Lebanese food as well as a wide selection of rolls/breakfast/platters. Nothing tops a chatty Arab man and a great selection of food for breaking the ice on a first date. If you don’t choose this option, fair dues but also come see me after :).

The final thing on the checklist would be new ideas for dates. tions, which lowkey undermines the whole point of this article but we move. However, there is a clear answer to any way forward if the connection moves past the initial talking stage. Look at the person, remember their interests, and the rest will follow easily enough. If the person loves movies, cinema it is. The person may love reading, there are little tucked away libraries across Glasgow that would be perfect. Thus, while I have written this with all your love lives in mind, you are your own best wingman. May you all find the ones you’re looking for and be annoyingly cute with them forever, and I mean that sincerely as the wingman you never knew you needed.

by Rochelle Chlala.