I was saving myself for the right time when it came to dating. High school was a rough patch and an absolute desert of a love life. My first semester in college let me experience dating for the first ...

There’s something that I — as a partnered person, probably annoyingly — like to recommend to friends looking for good first date ideas. And that is this: Choose an activity you’ve been wanting to do ...

Ah, first dates. So nerve-wracking. If only you knew exactly what was going to happen, then you could plan out everything in advance. But first dates are kind of like playing the lottery. You gotta be ...

As a dating coach, I often get questions about the first date — the length, the venue, the method of parting … you name it. I thought I’d share a few gems this week: Question: So I’ve been texting ...

I got a question recently from a woman asking me whether she should be concerned that the man she just went out with (he’s 57; she’s 51) had previously been in a relationship with a 23-year-old. My ...

Okay, you’ve met someone interesting. Attraction, check. Banter, check. There is a flutter in your stomach, and it’s too soon for red flags and the ick. Before you, the most exciting thing is ...

First dates can be nerve-wracking. There’s a lot to consider: what to say, what to wear, and whether there’ll be a spark. All that overthinking can quickly turn excitement into anxiety. To top things ...

This is part of Help! Wanted, a special series from Slate advice. In the advising biz, there are certain eternal dilemmas that bedevil letter writers and columnists alike. This week, we’re taking them ...

There's nothing like family support when entering the dating scene, even if that support comes with a side of dad humor. A TikTok video posted by Jasmine Barker (@youcantparktheresir1) was sent to her ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- What do many diners get wrong when choosing Italian food for a first date? David Spallina of Pane Vino on the Avenue answers this question in a ...

There’s something that I — as a partnered person, probably annoyingly — like to recommend to friends looking for cute first date ideas. And that is this: Choose an activity you’ve been wanting to do ...