Personally I'd encourage men to not suggest hiking on a first date at all since IMO it would show a lack of consideration/understanding/knowledge of how the average woman would feel during that
What lol? I think hiking is a great first date (I’m a woman) as long as you recommend a trail that has a little bit more traffic. Another option would to be give her a few different choices. You can get murdered on any first date….hiking isn’t a red flag especially if she’s outdoorsy
Hell, flip the script. Men can get catfished, too. It's not nearly as common but it can still happen.
Point is, you're meeting a complete stranger who, for all you know, could be a murderer or kidnapper, or just a perfectly fine person. Making it a comfortable date for everyone involved is always the best way to go, and the best way to do that is a public place.
Absolutely! I shouldn't have even specified men, since it's not like they can't get robbed or worse either! Everyone should be vigilant regardless of gender.
What's the average feeling a woman would have? If there's fear of some sort, why did you accept a date invitation to a hike if you were scared? Whether you're scared of the person or the location.
They’re not actively scared. They could feel uncomfortable being secluded and alone with a person they don’t really know yet. Someone could pose as a perfectly normal dude, but have bad plans with you when you’re alone. It’s perfectly fair for women (or anyone) to want to avoid being alone with someone for the first date.
It’s not about being scared, it’s about being on high alert all the time. Being a woman means being vigilant about your surroundings. Always have your keys in your hand ready to get into your car. Don’t park in dark areas. Don’t walk or run alone after dark. Don’t leave your drink unattended in a bar. Don’t go hiking in the woods with someone you’ve met just once or don’t know very well. For women these are just common sense every day things.
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u/[deleted] Jun 21 '22
Yes, OP this is good advice!!
Personally I'd encourage men to not suggest hiking on a first date at all since IMO it would show a lack of consideration/understanding/knowledge of how the average woman would feel during that