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 ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. You could spend the hours before a date obsessing over your hair, makeup, or outfit. Or you could channel ...

When you've just started dating, it's exciting but also a little nerve-wracking. You want to get to know each other, and it's important to keep the convo flowing. That's why we love some of these ...

There aren’t hard and fast rules about what makes a good or bad first date question. Research has shown that the most effective communication style in relationships is a flexible one. The examples ...

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 ...

Looks may be the main reason why you decided to go on a first date with someone you don't really know. But romance is not just about physical appearance or style. It is also about communication, so ...

In case no one’s informed you, we’re currently living through a dating crisis in which some folks have gotten, well, not so great at asking questions on dates. Seriously—it’s a pandemic. I’ve honestly ...

Deep, meaningful conversations are the gateway to intimacy in relationships. While, yes, all good things take time, there are some key questions to ask on a first date to lead you in the right ...

Human interactions and how we get to know people at first meeting can be tricky and complicated. Throw in a situation like a first date to the mix, and getting a feel for the other person is more ...

After my last divorce, I tuned into an NPR show on dating. The guest had a spreadsheet listing everyone she had dated (I keep a list too, but it’s old school pen and paper). I was reassured that ...