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 ...

You could spend the hours before a date obsessing over your hair, makeup, or outfit. Or you could channel that energy into brainstorming what to ask the stranger you’re splitting a basket of ...

While you could fill the void with small talk, asking your partner thought-provoking questions—about their likes, dislikes, fears, hopes, etc.—is the key to strengthening your bond. In fact, ...

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 ...

Dear Maxwells: I’ve been blindsided too many times in my dating life. People seem one way and then I discover that they are not the person I thought they were. This wastes time and energy. Can you ...

Meeting up with someone for a first date is nerve-racking, to say the least. As you peruse a menu, order drinks, and chit-chat about yourselves, you’re also eyeing each other up to see if you have ...

Discover what to talk about on a first date, tips on how to avoid awkward silences, and how to make a good impression from experts as they outline the dos and don’ts when meeting potential new partner ...

First dates can feel a little awkward. Will you have anything to talk about? How do you get to know someone new without sounding like you're grilling them? Relax! Help is here, and we have some great ...

On a first date, you have one job: get to know each other. After you’ve covered the basics — jobs, siblings, neighborhoods — you might want to dive a little deeper. Unfortunately, launching a ...

The right questions make the difference between a dry, forgettable hangout and a genuinely fun conversation that ends with, “We should do this again.” First dates in Nigeria can be a lot. Between ...

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