A first date is not about catching a buzz or engaging in risky activity. It's not about alcohol or adrenaline, it's about ...

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.

At the beginning of summer, I found myself going on such a spontaneous first date that I did not have time to go home and change beforehand. (Ah, the joy of modern dating apps.) For many, this could ...