Top 6 Huge Advantages to Double Dating

Most of the time, it feels best to be one-on-one with your significant other. There’s nothing more romantic to just spending time alone together. Still, it can be fun to bring another couple into the mix, and there are many advantages to double dating.

We’ll walk you through our top reasons for going on some double dates.

Let’s get going.

1. Safety first

Let’s be honest, it can be intimidating to go out with someone new for the first time. Especially if you don’t know them well.

Going out in a group setting can provide safety in numbers for those times you don’t feel comfortable in a one-on-one date. Double dates allow a comfort factor until you can establish a rapport with your love interest and determine they only have your best interest at heart.

If they care about you, they should understand and not be upset about the company.

2. Better conversation

In addition to providing a layer of security, having an extra couple present can also add another conventional dimension. In fact, one of the top advantages to double dating is getting those extra viewpoints in your dialogue.

This can be especially helpful in those new and awkward phases. However, even when you are very familiar with your partner it can be fun to spice up the conversation with new people and new opinions.

Different perspectives can help you see life through a new lens.

3. Analyze this

Usually when you are on a date your crush would be on his best behaviour and focussed only on you.

Being on a double date allows you the opportunity to see how your date will behave in a social situation amongst other people. It is a small glimpse of how he will treat you around other people and what you can expect when you are not alone.

Here are some things to keep in mind with how your partner treats you in public:

• Does he cut you off or respect your opinion enough to let you finish your thoughts?
• How often does he say “we” instead of “I” when discussing future-looking plans?
• Does he try to monopolize the conversation or does he listen to what others have to say?

There’s a ton of information you can glean about his behavior when it comes to group settings.

4. More options

Although intimate dates are always fun, it can sometimes limit the options you have available to you in terms of dating options.

Adding more people to your evening can increase the fun things you can experience on your date. Perhaps you could now play a team game, or try your luck in an escape room. Again, this is an opportunity to see how competitive he gets and whether he can handle both winning and losing.

Date night can certainly be more than dinner and a movie when you add another couple into the mix.

5. People watch

You may think you know everything you need to know about love and relationships, but there is always more to learn.

Spending time with other couples can be very beneficial for your own relationship. You can watch how they interact and pick up tips and tricks of what to do and what not to do.

6. Make new friends

If you are a couple who lives in your own bubble, you are probably due for some friend time. Expanding your circle will be healthy for you as a couple and as individuals.

You may find new friends who share your interests that you enjoy spending time with.

Having new friends that are compatible as both single and couple friends are a rare find.

Final Thoughts on the Advantages to Double Dating

Although it isn’t something you’re going to want to do every time, mixing in some double dates can keep things fresh. It’s plenty of fun when you find another couple who have similar interests.

There’s really an endless number of things you can do together. You can even go on trips together if you find you’re exceptionally compatible as a group.

As with anything, it comes down to finding the right people to mix things up with.