Look, I get it. First dates can be, shall we say, a tad exhausting. In addition to the mental and emotional labor required to hype yourself up to take a chance on yet another Tinder rando in this, the ...

Dating can be hard. It might seem that the number of dating apps available would eliminate the stress of finding the perfect match. Not quite. It’s possible to feel like you’ve learned everything ...

While you could fill the void with small talk, asking your partner thought-provoking questions—about their likes, dislikes, ...

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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 ...

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Dear Maxwells: I’ve been blindsided too many times in my dating life. People seem one way and then I discover that they are not the person I thought they were. This wastes time and energy. Can you ...

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Whether you’ve been together forever or are still getting to know each other, these questions will strengthen your bond.

Meeting up with someone for a first date is nerve-racking, to say the least. As you peruse a menu, order drinks, and chit-chat about yourselves, you’re also eyeing each other up to see if you have ...