Looks may be the main reason why you decided to go on a first date with someone you don't really know. But romance is not just about physical appearance or style. It is also about communication, so ...

Few things are more nerve-racking than going on a first date. Not only do you have to figure out what to wear and where to go (after sussing out whether or not your date might be a total dud or creep, ...

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Human interactions and how we get to know people at first meeting can be tricky and complicated. Throw in a situation like a ...

First dates are exciting, to be sure, but let's face it: they're a lot of work. Common conversation starters — "Where are you from?" "What do you do?" — aren't what many would consider "riveting." And ...

Few things are more nerve-racking than going on a first date. Not only do you have to figure out what to wear and where to go (after sussing out whether or not your date might be a total dud or creep, ...

Look, I get it. First dates can be, shall we say, a tad exhausting. In addition to the mental and emotional labor required to hype yourself up to take a chance on yet another Tinder rando in this, the ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. You could spend the hours before a date obsessing over your hair, makeup, or outfit. Or you could channel ...

The dating game has never been easier, and dating apps mean people often go on a first date having never met in person before. If deciding the ideal setting for a first date isn't hard enough, keeping ...

Most people go on a date with the intention to get to know someone. It sounds simple enough, but it’s not always easy. I find that most people – especially on a first date – are preoccupied with ...

Dating apps offer nearly endless opportunities to meet other singles, but you shouldn't go out with just anyone, experts say. Dating coaches and matchmakers told Insider they ask matches questions for ...