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

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

First dates are The Worst. It’s likely you’re both nervous, you’re both awkward, and you’re both sussing out whether or not you’ll need a friend to ‘call with a major emergency’ in the next 30 minutes ...

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 ...