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, ...

1. Who was your first crush? What were they like? Trombetti tells us that this question is cute but not trivial. “It brings up nostalgia from 3rd grade memories,” she says, while adding, “You’re ...

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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 ...

Deep, meaningful conversations are the gateway to intimacy in relationships. While, yes, all good things take time, there are some key questions to ask on a first date to lead you in the right ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

In an effort to vent about some of their worst first dates, women on Reddit have inadvertenly exposed some absolute don'ts when it comes to dating. On Reddit’s “r/AskWomen” thread — a place where ...

Meeting in person for a "first date" can be tricky. On Reddit, women shared some of their biggest "first date flubs" and most infuriating questions they have ever been asked while meeting someone in ...