These phrases "warrant declining a second date," says dating coach Erika Ettin. "Pay attention and act accordingly." ...

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 ...

After 76 first dates, I stopped trying to optimize for love and learned to enjoy the experience of meeting someone new.

Imagine you’ve put in effort to get dressed and ready for a first date, but one key thing is missing — a confirmation. You’re staring down at your phone, wondering if the person you’re meant to meet ...

As far as holidays go, there’s nothing chill about Valentine’s Day. If you’re in a relationship, you likely have big expectations for celebrating with your partner. And if you’re single or dating ...

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 ...