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  • Think Out of the Box With These Date Night “Truth or Dare” Questions

    Truth or Dare can be a really fun game if you don’t limit yourself to more-than-slightly annoying dares like, “I dare you to strip naked” and other horny teenager-like antics. 

    Has no one ever really considered the fact that this is the perfect game for when you want to know someone’s true intentions? You can even add a random lie detector to the mix and watch the truth flow — petition to add this to every politician’s manifesto? Anyway, I digress.

    Try out these unconventional truth or dare questions for couples to elevate date night.

    Truth — Does your mother like me?

    Before you end up dating someone for donkey years and either break up or end up with an evil mother-in-law.

    Dare — Show me the last five people you texted on WhatsApp

    Just so you know if you’re dating yourself.

    Truth — Does your head usually touch?

    Wouldn’t it be better to know now if the person you’re dating likes semo before you end up in holy matrimony?

    Dare — Make me laugh with your best joke

    This is honestly too easy because they can just say “Nigeria” and they’ll still win.

    Truth — Who are you voting for in 2023?

    My dear, open your ears and listen well to whatever they have to say. 

    Dare — Make me your Twitter profile picture

    If they say stuff like, “I’m protecting you from the world,” you’re dating yourself.

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    Truth — Is Japa part of your future plans?

    Again, it’s better to know now before one person gets an opportunity abroad and the other person turns into an enemy of progress.

    Dare — Text your parents that we’re getting married

    If they’re willing to try out this expensive joke, it’s possible they see a future with you.

    Truth — How many children do you have?

    Before you go and fall in love with Daddy Twins.

    Dare — Recite the eight times table

    At least if you don’t know maths, your partner should. So both of you don’t end up hiding when your children come home with quantitative reasoning.

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    Tife Oni

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  • The Nigerian economy is hella tough these days, and spending money on frivolities is a no.

    However, even though it can be, dating is not always a waste. How else do you want to get to know somebody more intimately?

    And even though this brother and his girlfriend consider spending five thousand naira on a date outrageous, that’s not the case.

    It’s not a lot of money these days. Still, you can go on a romantic date for N5000 or under. Let me show you how.

    Go to the movies

    Movie dates are a perfect date idea. They’re cosy and they give you and your date something to talk about. The best part is, they’re also cheap, at least depending on what you’re buying. The trick to enjoying this date with 5k is to be assertive and forward. No too much asking “what do you want?” when you get to the counter. Just go on discount days, grab popcorn and drinks. Good to go at 5k.

    Have a picnic

    Picnics are a creative, fun date idea. You enjoy a nice view, food and each other’s uninterrupted company. Picnics are also entirely customizable to your budget. I know you’re thinking, ‘where on earth can I go for a picnic?’ For my Lagos people, you can go to this quiet little beach in Lekki called Marwa. Gate fee is N300. If you’re paying for two, you still have N4400 to buy food and drinks. Choose wisely, and enjoy your date.

    Grab a pizza

    You can’t go wrong with pizza, and that’s a fact. It is delicious, filling, and it makes everyone happy. You can decide to share some happiness with your date and grab a medium-sized pizza. You can also get soft drinks or ice cream and still sit under the 5k cap. It will be an extra cute and bonding moment as you guys share your N5000 meal. Remember to go half-and-half when picking pizza toppings!

    Get drinks

    Not every date should be about food. Perhaps you just want to spend some time together and neither of you is particularly hungry. What to do? Get drinks, of course. Especially if you two enjoy alcoholic beverages. It’s a wonderful way to loosen up and get to know each other. Many nice places will give you two cocktails for less than ₦5000, and still leave you with enough money for Suya.

    Go to an art gallery/museum

    If art and history is your thing, you should totally go to an art gallery. There are many in Lagos. Apart from the beauty of the art, the best thing about art galleries is that they are mostly free. You can buy snacks or drinks to your heart’s desire. Under 5k of course. You can also take the nice pictures for priceless memories.

    What other fun under-5k dates have you been on?

    Comment below or tweet us @zikokomag.

    Sade

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