On TikTok, people are debating which day of the week is the best for a first date. Here, a relationship expert weighs in.

Making a fumble on a first date can feel disastrous. Fortunately, psychology has some tips on just what to avoid in order ...

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 ...

The first date outfits I wore in my 20s and 30s were… ambitious. There was the bodycon phase. The mini-skirt phase. The “this ...

There’s something that I — as a partnered person, probably annoyingly — like to recommend to friends looking for good first date ideas. And that is this: Choose an activity you’ve been wanting to do ...

It’s impossible to predict how long a first date will last. You could be with a person for one hour or five, depending on how things go. Sometimes a long first date feels like a good thing, especially ...

Dating in 2026 is confusing, exhausting, and for some, downright scary. We want connection more than ever—but we’re terrified of choosing wrong, being vulnerable, or looking foolish. I don’t think ...

Business Insider asked etiquette experts about the mistakes that should be avoided on a first date. According to the pros, you should never push your date for too much information at once. Arriving ...

A candid, witty exploration of whether sex on the first date is a smart move or an emotional minefield. The article weighs ...

At the beginning of summer, I found myself going on such a spontaneous first date that I did not have time to go home and change beforehand. (Ah, the joy of modern dating apps.) For many, this could ...