It’s easy to stress over first impressions, but the biggest blocks to genuine connection are internal. Here are three mistakes to avoid before a first date. First dates often come with a mix of ...

The first date is a crucial opportunity to see if there's a genuine spark beyond a dating app profile or a quick introduction. While appearances and initial chemistry matter, the real magic often ...

First dates can unravel fast, and wrong conversation starters are often to blame. You’ve probably been there: getting ready for a first date, a flutter of excitement mixed with a healthy dose of ...

Human interactions and how we get to know people at first meeting can be tricky and complicated. Throw in a situation like a first date to the mix, and getting a feel for the other person is more ...

Don’t let fleeting attraction fool you. The new "3 Date Rule" shows us how three mindful dates can save your heart from unnecessary pain. You’ve probably heard of the famous “three-date rule,” the ...

There’s something that I — as a partnered person, probably annoyingly — like to recommend to friends looking for good first date ideas. And that is this: Choose an activity you’ve been wanting to do ...

It’s impossible to predict how long a first date will last. You could be with a person for one hour or five, depending on how things go. Sometimes a long first date feels like a good thing, especially ...

There has been much research on first date dynamics, from the tie between male identity construction and offers to pick up the tab[i] to what types of first-date behaviors are likely to produce second ...