First dates can be tough. Psychotherapist and relationship expert Esther Perel shares her favorite questions to spark ...

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 ...

PSA: Your girlfriend wants you to ask her questions. And not just logistical questions like when was the last time you ordered toilet paper or what she wants for dinner (unless that’s a trick question ...

On a first date, you have one job: get to know each other. After you’ve covered the basics — jobs, siblings, neighborhoods — you might want to dive a little deeper. Unfortunately, launching a ...

Meeting a potential partner should be exciting, but the nerves and pressure can easily make things…uncomfortable and intimidating. That’s where prepping a few questions for a first date can come in ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. You could spend the hours before a date obsessing over your hair, makeup, or outfit. Or you could channel ...