If you find yourself defaulting to the usual dinner-and-a-movie format each time you go out, then try something new like going to an art gallery and having coffee afterward. Use dating as an opportunity to treat yourself to something fun, like a manicure or new accessory. If you feel like you need a break from dating, then take one. Don't allow yourself to get burnt out and tired by going out with anyone, anytime - all the time. A dating vacation will allow you to return to the scene refreshed, renewed and perhaps with a different perspective. Finally, keep your eyes on the prize. A great long-term relationship is the payoff for enduring the bad dates - and it can happen if you stay positive.