First date ideas when you're both too indecisive to pick
How to break the decision deadlock and actually land a first date when neither of you wants to commit to a plan.
When someone says "I'm down for whatever" or "you pick," they probably mean it. But when both of you do this back and forth, nothing happens. The conversation stalls because you're both waiting for the other person to take a stand. It's not about incompatibility. It's about someone preferring to follow rather than lead, which is totally fine. Your job is to make a real suggestion they can actually react to, not bounce the decision back again.
A good reply stops the loop. It names something specific, keeps it loose enough that they don't feel trapped, and gives them one clear job: say yes or suggest a small change. No more "what do you think about that?" No more open questions. One concrete thing. One response option.
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When someone says they're open to anything, they usually mean it
Indecision isn't a red flag here. A lot of people truly have no preference, and that's okay. They might be conflict-averse, or they just don't care enough about the venue to have an opinion. The problem is that mutual indecision creates a vacuum. Neither of you is uncomfortable enough with the plan to push back, so the conversation just sits there.
What you're reading is not a sign of disinterest. It's a sign that they're waiting for you to steer. Your move is to provide that direction clearly and simply, so they can actually respond to something real.
Name one place and one time, then stop talking
Pick something common and easy to access. Coffee shop, bar, casual restaurant, park, bowling alley. Something that exists in every town and doesn't require planning. Say the day and time in one message. Don't ask for feedback on the venue choice or their availability in the same breath. Make the suggestion. Full stop.
Then wait for them to say yes, no, or suggest one small thing they'd prefer instead. If they say yes, move to logistics. If they suggest a change, work with it. If they say no without an alternative, that's when you know they're not actually interested in meeting.
Send the plan on a weekday afternoon, expect a response by evening
Don't overthink the timing of your suggestion. Send it when you think of it, ideally during business hours so they see it while they're conscious and not rushed. They should respond within a few hours if they're interested. If you get nothing back in 8 hours, send a single follow-up message the next day: "Let me know if that works." That's it.
If they go silent after the follow-up, stop. They've told you with their silence that they're not moving forward. Don't text again. Move on to someone else. Indecision is fine. No decision is different. After two clear attempts on your part, lack of response means no.
Why these replies fail
“Cool, cool. So like what's your ideal first date? Are you more of a coffee person or drinks person?”
You've bounced the decision back to them instead of making one yourself, so now you're both stuck in the same loop.
“Haha I love that you're flexible. We could do coffee tomorrow, or drinks Friday, or dinner this weekend. Or there's also the park if the weather's nice. What sounds good?”
Too many options means they have to think and decide, which is the exact thing they just told you they don't want to do.
“Oh nice, me too. Honestly whoever suggests it first just picks the vibe haha”
You're matching their indecision instead of breaking the pattern, so the conversation stays stuck.
Common mistakes
- Asking another question instead of making a suggestion: 'What kind of vibe are you in the mood for?'
- Offering too many options at once: 'We could do coffee, drinks, dinner, a walk, or mini golf'
- Suggesting something too vague: 'Let's just grab something casual'
- Bouncing it back with a compliment: 'You seem cool, you pick something fun'
- Waiting for them to propose a backup plan if they reject your idea
Questions people ask
- What if they say yes to my suggestion but then don't confirm details closer to the date?
- Follow up 2 or 3 days before with a simple message: exact time and place. Keep it short. If they go silent, send one more message the morning of: "Still on?" If no response by early afternoon, assume they're flaking and move on.
- Should I pick something that makes me look good, or just something easy?
- Pick something easy. A coffee date or a casual bar is fine. The venue doesn't matter for a first date. What matters is that you both show up. Save the thoughtful venue for date two if it's going well.
- What if they suggest something different from my plan?
- If it's close to your original idea, just say yes. If it's very different but doable, agree if you're interested. Don't haggle over the venue. You've already given them an option, so they get one counteroffer. Then you decide yes or no.
- How long should I wait before asking them out if they keep saying they're open to anything?
- Don't wait. If you've been talking more than a few days and it feels natural to suggest meeting, do it. Indecision gets worse the longer you text. Make the suggestion and see how they respond.
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