First Dates

Planning, conversation, red flags, green flags and what comes after.

• Dating

  First Date Tips for Women

  A good first date isn't a performance. It's a short, low-pressure meeting designed to answer one question: do I want a second one?

• Dating

  First Date Red Flags Worth Taking Seriously

  Nerves aren't a red flag. Disrespect, pressure and contempt are — and they usually show up in small moments.

• Dating

  First Date Green Flags Most People Overlook

  Green flags are rarely dramatic. They look like someone making things easy rather than making an impression.

• Dating

  How to Tell If a First Date Went Well

  Most people judge a first date by how much the other person liked them. The more useful question is a different one.