PlanJam!From your screen to the scene

We've all been there. You’re in a relationship and so is your best friend, and you guys hardly get a chance to see each other anymore. So what can you do to fix it? Plan a double date. When deciding what to do on your double date, try to go somewhere that will be fun for everyone, perhaps it's a favorite restaurant or club or maybe even a fun night in for a more relaxed atmosphere.

Double dating can be a great way to spend more time with your close friends, but you should also make sure that each of your significant others get along – otherwise, this intended positive experience will turn into something much less fun. Ideally, they would have already met beforehand and enjoy each other's company.

Double Date Idea #1

Make reservations at a lively place in town. Spend some time sipping drinks and enjoying some great food while in the company of your favorite people. Head over to a martini lounge or a club (if you're feeling active) afterwards to finish the night off in style.

Double Date Idea #2

With summer time quickly approaching, plan your double date around an outdoor fair. Everyone can enjoy their favorite childhood rides while in the company of their greatest friends. Cotton Candy, Ferris Wheels and friends…sounds like a recipe to a successful night in my book!

Double dates are a great way to reacquaint yourself with people who you haven't taken much time for recently. While it's important to get close and comfortable with someone new that you're dating, it's also important not to lose the close ties we hold between our friends.

While dating someone, don't separate yourself from the world, and do your best to maintain previous relationships with friends. In the end, your friends will always be there for you (assuming they’re true friends) – and in most cases, your current boyfriend or girlfriend will not. Don't make the mistake of neglecting and/or pushing others away – otherwise, you may find yourself awfully lonely down the road. Ultimately, a steady balance between the two will yield much better results in the future.