Solo Dates: Your New Favourite Act of Self-Love

Who said dates need a plus-one? Solo dates are all about doing exactly what you want, when you want - no waiting on replies, no splitting fries, and absolutely no small talk. Just you, main character energy, and a day that’s entirely yours. Here’s how to make it a ritual:

Step 1: Set the Vibe

Before you even step out, decide the mood. Are you feeling cosy and slow, or are you stepping into your mysterious, unattainable era? Once you pick the vibe, build your day around it.

• Soft girl energy: Morning stroll, fresh flowers, oat latte, bookstore browsing.
• Cool & Collected: Museum hopping, wine bar solo session, finally trying that new restaurant.
• Unhinged & fabulous: Last-minute day trip, expensive candle purchase, singing way too loud in your car.

Step 2: Say Yes to the Unexpected

‍The beauty of a solo date? No one else’s opinions. Take a pottery class, book a spontaneous staycation, or order the dish you always skip because it "sounds risky." It’s your day—make it fun.

• Dramatic option: Sit at a bar, sip a martini, and pretend you’re the protagonist in an indie film.
• Luxury option: Get a table for one at a fancy restaurant and enjoy every bite.
• Adventure option: Try salsa, improv, or an Airbnb experience you’d usually scroll past.

Step 3: Romanticise Everything

‍Make even the simplest moments feel cinematic.

• Play tourist in your own city—find a new coffee spot, wander a weekend market, or hunt for the best pastry within 10km. 
• Document your day like it’s a Pinterest mood board in motion.
• End the night with a rooftop drink—because why not?

Step 4: Unplug & Just Be

‍This is not the time to check texts or scroll mindlessly.

• Walk without distractions—no AirPods, just you and the world.
• Read in public—bonus points if it’s something pretentious.
• Have a night in—bubble bath, face mask, and a playlist that makes you feel like that girl.

Step 5: Make It a Ritual

‍Solo dates aren’t just an escape—they’re a standard. The more you take yourself out, the higher your expectations become (as they should). Whether weekly, monthly, or when life feels too loud, romanticising your own company is the ultimate flex.So go. Take yourself on the date you wish someone else planned. You deserve it. 💋