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, ...

Many people go into a first date armed with a shield of skepticism. They assume the worst, look for red flags, and often leave metaphorically yelling, “Next!” For some, it’s because they’re picky and ...

I have been on 76 first dates in the past three and a half years since moving from a small town to New York City. I know this because (like many before me) I have been keeping a spreadsheet. Dating ...