how to plan a date a man will enjoy

Break it by: Going on a braai pilgrimage

"Let's do brunch," you say. Splendid, he thinks. And afterwards, we can go antiquing before stopping by a shopping centre for a refreshing spritz of summer perfume! Commit this to memory: most guys don't consider cramming into a tiny French bistro to sip bubbles as a great way to grub, and for many of us, breakfast is just sustenance.

So do one of two things: either scout out the greatest braai spot in your area and arrive loaded with his favourite meat for the brunch braai (a skottel is a good option too) or decamp to your local steakhouse, preferably one with picnic tables out back, for a brunch of red meat and carbs. Having the foresight to scout out this carnivore utopia will score you major points, and as he powers through his meal and drains his brew, his defences will drop. You'll get even the most vocally verkrampte men in the mood to talk. At least until the protein coma sets in.