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30 Playdates For Grown-Ups

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Did you know that playfulness may be the key to attracting a mate? According the study, three traits stood out as topping participants' lists of traits they sought in a mate: "sense of humor," "fun-loving," and "playful." But you don't need a study to tell you that it's good for your relationship when you and your sig-o are laughing while enjoying a game night in or getting physical while playing an outdoor sport together. If you're stuck in a humdrum dating rut, we've got 30 playful date ideas to get those friendly competition juices flowing and bring that spark back into your love life.

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Go to a Carnival
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Stay in and Play Scrabble
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Play a Game of Croquet
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Fire Up Some Paintball
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Team Up For Trivia Night
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Go Bowling
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Play Shuffleboard
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Get Twisted Up With Twister
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Play Minigolf
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Go to a Bingo Night
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Play Badminton
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Play Poker (Stripping Optional)
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Pair Jenga and Wine
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Go on a Scavenger Hunt
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Play Bocce Ball
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Play Wii Together
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Go Go-Kart Racing
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Play Corn Hole
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Go Laser Tagging
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Play Tennis Together
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Go to an Arcade
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Work on a Puzzle Together
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Play Pool at a Bar
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Have a Board Game Picnic
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Play a Game of Wiffle Ball
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Have a Ping-Pong Match
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Play Chess
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Play Horseshoes
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Hit the Slots at a Casino
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Play Marco Polo
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