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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

First dates can feel like walking a tightrope. You want to make a great impression, but you also want to stay true to ...

Dating at any age can be a mix of excitement and nerves, but for those over 50, the experience often comes with a different set of priorities and expectations. It's less about building a life from the ...

Dating is often complicated and torturous, and first dates can be boring and awkward. But they are also exciting and brimming with chemistry. You have an opportunity to create a bond with someone new, ...

First dates are all about putting your best foot — or face? — forward. Many times, that means spending time to get ready and hoping your lip liner looks good. This summer, however, many people are ...

After my last divorce, I tuned into an NPR show on dating. The guest had a spreadsheet listing everyone she had dated (I keep a list too, but it’s old school pen and paper). I was reassured that ...