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I am incredibly fortunate to have an amazing relationship with my dad. When I was a kid, we spent hours together driving all around the state for swimming. I take after him both physically and personality-wise and he has long been my moral gauge for seeing the world. My dad is my hero!
Without driving to and from swim practice everyday, finding uninterrupted quality time with my dad is a little bit more challenging. Moving 1,000 miles away makes it almost impossible, but I call him as often as I can, even if it’s just to tell him about a new show I’m watching or restaurant I’ve tried.
Distance may not be an issue for you, but I know there are a lot of people who don’t take advantage of having their dad around. Making time for the occasional dad-daughter date night is a great way to reconnect or just spend quality time. Dad and I have gone on quite a few over the years, but here are some of my favorite ideas.
- Try a new restaurant: I definitely inherited my dad’s love for food. It’s something that we bonded over from very early on. If there’s a restaurant in town that has caught your eye, grab your dad and try it out. One of my favorite memories is my dad and I trying out a local Jamaican restaurant in town. It was a hole-in-the-wall kind of place, but one of the best meals I’ve ever had.
- Cheer for the local team: Something else that my dad and I bonded over was our love for sports, which I clearly picked up from him. No matter the team or the sport, it’s always fun to watch a game with your dad.
- Take in a show: When I was a kid, this meant Dad taking me to see Mulan at the movie theater. To this day, I always want to see the latest Disney princess movie with my dad. Recently, I surprised my dad with Les Miserables tickets for Christmas. It’s one of our favorite shows, but may also be the ultimate father-daughter story. I’m so glad I brought my tissues.
- Enjoy the great outdoors: Sometimes a dad-daughter date can just be a walk outside. It gives you a quiet space, away from screens, to talk about what’s on your mind. They can last as long as you need them to and, more importantly, fresh air always does the body good.
- Start a D.I.Y. project: If your pop is handy, offer a helping hand. Working towards an end goal always makes for good quality time. I can think back to helping my dad finish a deck at our house (or at least trying to). Whenever he’s in the kitchen, I always ask if I can help.
No matter who is in your life, this list can be applied to them. Parents, siblings, grand-parents, friends, we all need to take advantage of who’s in our lives and appreciate that quality time.
Love from NYC,
Katie