Those on a lookout for interesting date ideas might like to try rock climbing.
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Looking to take your relationship to the next level? We have a suggestion, and you might’ve already guessed it from the title and image. Rock climbing might not immediately come to mind when thinking of date ideas, but we’d like to make the case for climbing your way to a second date. Research has shown that taking on an exciting physical challenge with your significant other will increase mutual satisfaction within the relationship, and rock climbing might be a fun way to put that theory into practice. Here’s how you can take that date to new heights with Climb Central at Kallang Wave Mall.
There are many different ways to rock climb, such as top rope or bouldering. However, the benefits of climbing are similar no matter how you climb. The beauty of the sport is that it is non-competitive (unless you’re into speed climbing or competitive climbing). At the end of the day, there is no winner or loser. You are competing against yourself, to get better and tackle more difficult climbs. Technique is what will get you further than sheer strength and stamina alone, and your partner’s here to help.
Climbing on the top rope requires trust and communication between climber and belayer.
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While you are competing against yourself, you aren’t climbing alone. For safety, each climber has a belayer while top roping. The job of the belayer is to keep the rope at a specific tension. It is important that they pay attention to the climber as they are responsible for the climber’s safety. Communication is absolutely key between belayer and climber, and it might take some getting used to for first-timers. After all, one of you will be yelling from atop a wall to the other on the ground, and learning how to communicate with your partner will require teamwork—which of course, is essential in any successful relationship. Could taking someone rock climbing on a first date be a good way to see if you’re on the same wavelength? Maybe.
Climbing together provides an opportunity to tackle challenges together. Through these challenges, the two of you will be able to recognize each other’s strengths and weaknesses. Of course, celebrating each other’s accomplishments and growing alongside each other is also an enjoyable part of the process. Caring about and helping each other to achieve your shared fitness goals can also be a great way to take the relationship a little deeper.
That’s not all, as rock climbing can be a good way to build trust between you two. It’s normal to feel fear when you’re hanging 12 metres off the ground, but it gets easier when you place your trust in your belayer to keep you safe. On the other hand, the belayer has to trust that the climber will communicate their next move to keep things smooth-sailing. This bond will allow both you and your date to overcome any fear and to push each other to reach the top.
If you’re up for the challenge, Climb Central at Kallang Wave Mall is a great place to start. Those looking to bring a date can opt for their Multi Pass packages that can be shared between climbers as long as the owner is present. Do note that Climb Central is also taking a few precautions during the current COVID situation, so bookings are encouraged.
Find out more about Climb Central or make a booking here.
