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Average Time Between First Date and Second Date
The average time between first date and second date is 3–7 days, but the number matters less than whether they've made a specific plan. Here's how to read t...
How Long to Wait Before Texting After a First Date
The 3-day rule is dead, science says text the next morning. Find out how long to wait before texting after a first date and what timing signals to someone.
Normal Texting Before a First Date Has One Real Rule
The normal amount of texting before a first date is less than you think. Use it to confirm plans, not to bond, save the good stuff for when you meet.
How to Reject Someone After a First Date Without Ghosting
Knowing how to reject someone after a first date doesn't mean being brutal. A short, honest text beats ghosting, here's exactly what to say and when.
Should I Text Him After a First Date? Text First
Should I text him after a first date? Yes, waiting for him to go first means both of you are stuck waiting. Here's why texting first is the right move.
Signs a First Date Went Well (And When to Trust Them)
Spot the signs a first date went well, from easy conversation to lingering goodbyes. Trust your gut, then let the signals confirm what you already felt.
What Not to Do on a First Date, Starting With the Venue
From the venue choice to how you act at the table, here's what you should not do on a first date, so you stop killing good chemistry before it starts.
What Should You Talk About on a First Date, Really
Stop turning first-date small talk into an interview. Here's what should you talk about on a first date, and how to make it feel like a real conversation.
What to Do After a Terrible First Date, Depending on Why
Not every terrible first date means the same thing. Here's what to do after a terrible first date based on what actually went wrong, so you can decide wisely.
What to Wear on a First Date in Your 50s and Mean It
Know what to wear on a first date in your 50s: your own style, one level up. Dark-wash jeans, a blazer, something you've worn before and liked.