First dates are nerve-wracking enough without the added pressure of figuring out what to wear. You want to look put-together ...

My first-date track record is hit-or-miss, but I chalk that up to chemistry and not what I wear (thank you very much). When I'm picking out what to wear on a first date, I'm a creature of habit.

Whether you have never been on a date before or you’ve been single for some time, most men know little about how to have a great first date. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been single. It could be ...

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 ...

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 ...

Many people go into a first date armed with a shield of skepticism. They assume the worst, look for red flags, and often leave metaphorically yelling, “Next!” For some, it’s because they’re picky and ...

Editor's Note: The paper by Nicolas Guéguen that is cited in this post was retracted in October 2019. First Impressions Matter: Attraction Sparks Interaction As I discuss in a different column, people ...

Dating is often complicated and torturous, and first dates can be boring and awkward. But they are also exciting and brimming with chemistry. You have an opportunity to create a bond with someone new, ...