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Dating Tips
Breaking down the psychology of dating and relationships
11 Easy First Date Ideas & Tips for Introverts
First dates are tough, especially for introverts. Here are 11 first date ideas and first date tips for introverts.
17 First Date Tips for Women
1. Preparing for a First Date 2. Making a Good First Impression 3. First Date Conversation Tips 4. Finding Common Ground 5. How to Be Present 6.…
How Long Between a First and Second Date is Ideal?
How much time there should be between a first date and second date? Here are tips for knowing when your second date should happen.
How Long Should a First Date Last?
Here's the real answer for how long a first date should be. Plus, tips on when and how to end a first date at the right time.
23 First Date Conversation Starters & Tips
Here are our best first date conversation tips, including conversation starters, what to talk about, questions to ask, and topics to keep…
Going on a First Date with Someone You Met Online vs In Person
Here's what to know about going on a first date with someone you met online vs. someone you met in real life — and how to have a great first date…
Meeting on a Dating App vs in Real Life: The First Date & Beyond
Meeting someone on a dating app is quite different from meeting in real life. Here's what that means for the first date and the relationship…
Should You Bring Your Dog on a First Date? 9 Pros & Cons
Thinking of bringing your dog on your next first date? Here's what you need to know.
Should You Do Drinks or Coffee for a First Date?
Wondering whether to go for coffee vs drinks on a first date? Here are the pros & cons of each activity, so you can know which first date is ideal…
18 Tips to Avoid Getting Friendzoned on a First Date
Do you keep getting friendzoned after first dates? Here are 18 ways to avoid the friend zone for good.
Is Ice Cream a Good First Date? 6 Ice Cream Date Tips
Here's why getting ice cream is a great first date, and what you can do to have a successful ice cream date.
Is Going for a Walk a Good First Date?
Here's why going for a walk in a park is a great first date, and how you can have a perfect walking date.
9 Tips for Having a Great Mini Golf Date
Mini golf is a great first date, second date, or later date. Here are 9 tips on how to have a good mini golf date that's fun, flirty, and memorable.
12 Tips for Having a Perfect Hiking Date
Going hiking can be a great date activity, whether as a first date or later date. Here are 12 tips to have a perfect hiking date.
12 Tips for Having a Great Coffee Date
Going for coffee is a popular first date activity. Here are 12 tips to make your next coffee date a great one.
Which is the Best First Date? Coffee vs Drinks vs Dinner
Wondering whether coffee, drinks, or dinner is best for a first date? Here are the pros & cons of each first date so you can know which is ideal…
4 Tips for Texting Between the Second and Third Date
Here are 4 tips for texting between second and third dates. Learn what to text after a second date so you can be ready for the third one.
Texting Between the First and Second Date: 5 Rules to Know
Here are 5 rules for texting between the first and second date. Master the art of texting between dates so you can spark chemistry and build…
When to Ask for a Second Date: How Long Should You Wait?
Here's when to ask for a second date, and how long you should wait between planning a first and second date.
5 Signs of Chemistry on a First Date: How to Know It Went Well
Wondering how to know if a first date went well? Here are 5 signs of chemistry on a first date to look for.
10 Reasons Why You Keep Having Bad First Dates
Are you tired of having bad first dates? You're not alone. Most first dates suck. Here are 10 reasons why.
Going for a Kiss on the Third Date: What to Know
Everything you need to know about having a first kiss on the third date, including benefits of kissing on the third date and risks of waiting too…
8 Reasons Why You Should Kiss on the Second Date
Here are 8 reasons why you should kiss on the second date — not the first date and not the third date, but precisely the second date.
11 Pros & Cons of Kissing on the First Date
Everything you need to know about the pros and cons of kissing on the first date.