Meeting up with someone for a first date is nerve-racking, to say the least. As you peruse a menu, order drinks, and chit-chat about yourselves, you’re also eyeing each other up to see if you have ...

Prevent those awkward silences on your next date night.

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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 ...

First dates can feel a little awkward. Will you have anything to talk about? How do you get to know someone new without sounding like you're grilling them? Relax! Help is here, and we have some great ...

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 ...

In case no one’s informed you, we’re currently living through a dating crisis in which some folks have gotten, well, not so great at asking questions on dates. Seriously—it’s a pandemic. I’ve honestly ...

This question shifts the focus to what brings them excitement or fulfillment shortly. Maybe it’s an upcoming trip, a concert, a project at work, or a personal milestone. Whatever the answer, this ...