You could spend the hours before a date obsessing over your hair, makeup, or outfit. Or you could channel that energy into ...

First dates never get easier. The anticipation, excitement, and awkwardness is always there. Of course, where you decide to meet and what you wear is important — but not nearly as much as what you'll ...

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 ...

MadameNoire has given you advice on what not to say on a first date, but what about the conversations that actually help you connect? Instead of sticking to surface-level small talk or interview-style ...

There aren’t hard and fast rules about what makes a good or bad first date question. Research has shown that the most effective communication style in relationships is a flexible one. The examples ...

I have been on 76 first dates in the past three and a half years since moving from a small town to New York City. I know this because (like many before me) I have been keeping a spreadsheet. Dating ...