I (26m) recently started dating someone (23f). We have known each other for over year and would hang out maybe once or twice a month as friends, but recently we both agreed that we liked each other and would like to pursue a relationship. We’ve been dating for a month now. However I do not have much experience dating and don’t have many ideas on how the make the dates fun. I like to cook so I sometimes have her over for a home cooked dinner and we make a date of it. We are both masters student (so we are broke af) so going to restaurants more than a couple times a month is not really an option. I thought about outdoor activities like hiking or picnic but its getting a bit cold for that. Going to the movie is ok but not much chance to talk. Are things like going for a coffee and some cake considered a “date” even? As a man I also feel like it is on me to have a plan of what we will do on a date, or at least provide some options for her to chose from (at least that’s how it usually is in our cultures). Any advice on interesting dates that are not too painful on the wallet?