First dates are The Worst. It’s likely you’re both nervous, you’re both awkward, and you’re both sussing out whether or not you’ll need a friend to ‘call with a major emergency’ in the next 30 minutes ...

You’ve got everything planned out: what to wear, dinner reservations, suggestions for where to go for a drink afterward, a few witty anecdotes — this is going to be the best first date in the history ...

First dates present a delicate balance of excitement and nervousness, where conversation choices can determine whether sparks fly or fizzle out entirely. Understanding key patterns for navigating ...