How Soon Should You Follow Up After A First Date? And How To Say No To A Second

First dates can be nerve-wracking enough, but so can the following days spent wondering how your date felt about the encounter. Maybe you feel some chemistry with them, but you don't want to ruin the opportunity or come across too frantic or clingy. This begs the question: how soon should you follow up after the first date? The recommended amount o...

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Why Movies Are Terrible For A First Date - And Better First Date Ideas

Going to the movies on a first date is a trope almost as old as theatre itself, and is perhaps the next most obvious first date idea after a coffee meetup. Seeing the latest blockbuster can be exciting, but it isn't ideal if you want to learn more about your potential love interest. A first date, in a way, is like a job interview. It can be stressf...

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Who Pays On The First Date?

Suppose you've managed to navigate most of the social hoops of a first date: you've made your love interest laugh, discovered more about them, and told them about yourself and your qualities. It's been going well, but once the waitstaff start removing the plates from the table, the awkwardness of wondering "who pays on the first date?" inevitable. ...

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How Does A Gentleman Dress On A First Date?

First dates can be nerve-wracking: no matter how many someone has had, it is still easy to worry about the smallest details. A lot of thought can go into a first date, between scheduling, thinking of conversation topics, and deciding what you are going to wear. So how does a gentleman dress on a first date? Tossing on any shirt and jeans and hoppin...

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15 Cheap First Date Ideas

Dates, especially first ones, can be stressful. They can be even more stressful if you don't have much disposable income. Planning a date on a shoe-string budget can be almost impossible. In this article, we suggest 15 cheap first date ideas that will keep both your date and wallet happy. Most, if not all, of these date ideas cost under $30 per per...

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Does A Gentleman Kiss On The First Date? First Date Advice

This question seems almost as old as dating itself. You've probably seen old movies where a young couple goes on a date—perhaps to a carnival, a dance, or the local malt shop. Afterwards, the boy drops the girl off at her door and leans in for a kiss. Sometimes he gets one, but sometimes the girl rejects his advance and shuts the door in his face, ...

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