Dating by the Seashore Means Sunburns Galore

In every corner of the world, lies a fantastic shoreline that mesmerizes all who look upon it. Chances are, you’ve already looked up one or two beaches to visit. But if you’re planning to bring your date to the beach, stop right now.

Every year, I see couples rushing to the beach, hoping to have some fun. They come back with awful sunburns and terrible tans. Some people need to understand that dating and the beach do not go hand-in-hand.

You can’t just pack your clothes, bring your date, and hope nothing goes wrong. There are plenty of reasons why you shouldn’t date at the beach. Luckily for you, I have a small list.

#1 Sand. Everywhere.

You may have pictured lying down on the seashore with your girlfriend as romantic. I’m here to tell you that it is not. Sand will go everywhere, from your hair to the inside of your pants.

It doesn’t stop there. You may believe that you can wash it off when you’re preparing to get home. The sand will stay, and only the sand will decide when it wants to leave. Be it the next morning or tonight — you will find sand in your bags, shoes, and even your socks.

#2 It Gets Real Boring, Real Fast

When you get to the beach, you will find plenty of things to do within the first hour. After that, what are you doing? You’ve tried the jetski, slides, surfboards, kayaking, and parasailing.

All that’s left for you to do at the beach is to sit down by your stuff or swim around until you’re tired. If you think about it, going on a date at the beach isn’t a good idea.

#3 Do you Smell Something Cooking?

I’m sure that one of you in the relationship knows how to cook. You shouldn’t be surprised by the smell of something burning in the oven; because that’s what the beach is — a giant oven.

Being in the sun can indeed give you a healthy amount of vitamin D. However, if you soak too much in it, expect to become burnt roast in the process.

#4 Quiet is Illegal?

When you go to a public beach, you won’t expect much quiet time with your girlfriend. Chances are, there will be a child or two screaming their lungs out because of melted ice cream.

If it’s not the kids, it can be the obnoxiously loud music playing on the speakers. Families will flock to the beach whenever they want, and some of them will bring the whole family.

#5 Sharks won’t be a Problem

Sharks rarely attack people on the beach. The chances of getting attacked by one are one in 11.5 million people. However, sharks aren’t the real reason for injuries at the beach.

You are more likely to drown or get wounded by a broken beer bottle than being attacked by a shark. Animals won’t be a problem, but drunk people having too much fun will be.

Avoid Beach Dates, At All Cost

Going to the beach for a date will be a disaster for both you and your girlfriend. It will leave you exhausted from all the nasty sunburns you’re bound to get. There are still plenty of date ideas out there — you don’t have to stick with this one.

Maybe you can go to the mall for window shopping or try visiting some amazing tourist attractions. If you are still planning on having fun by the seashore, avoid going to public beaches. After all, the goal is to spend time with your date.