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 ...

First dates can be full of potential, but certain actions can quickly put a damper on the experience. Small habits or comments might change how the other person sees you and affect the connection.

First dates can be exciting, but they also have a way of revealing habits that don't show up in texts. A guy can look great on paper, yet lose appeal fast when small behaviors signal disrespect, ego, ...