You could spend the hours before a date obsessing over your hair, makeup, or outfit. Or you could channel that energy into brainstorming what to ask the stranger you’re splitting a basket of ...

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 ...

On a first date, you have one job: get to know each other. After you’ve covered the basics — jobs, siblings, neighborhoods — you might want to dive a little deeper. Unfortunately, launching a ...

There can be a lot to think about before a first date, like where to go, what to wear, and whether they might actually just be a walking ick. Then, there’s conversation topics. The most nerve-wracking ...

Meeting a potential partner should be exciting, but the nerves and pressure can easily make things…uncomfortable and intimidating. That’s where prepping a few questions for a first date can come in ...

Consider reframing the “talking stage” into the “getting to know you” stage. Use every opportunity you get, whether you’re on a date or on a late-night FaceTime, to ask each other questions and learn ...

One of the worst questions you can ask, according to Johnston: “How much do you make?” Bringing up finances too early can send the wrong message, she explained. It might make your date feel like ...