Filled with first date ideas, real-life dating advice, and so much more, Elite Daily's 50 First Dates series makes the words "bad first date" impossible.
7 People Reveal Their Go-To Methods For Calming Their Nerves On A First Date
By Cosmo LuceI have a working theory that the extent to which you are worried about what someone else thinks of you is directly proportional to how nervous you will be on a first date. I might not be able to back up those facts with scientific research, but…
5 First Date Body Language Clues That Could Prove They're Totally Into You
By Tayi SanusiThe first time you meet someone, it can be hard to tell for sure if you're actually vibing. Even if you think they're all that and a bag of chips, you might not be sure they feel the same way about you. Before you panic, instead of focusing purely…
If You're Not Attracted To Your First Date After This Long, You Might Lack Chemistry
By Cosmo LuceThe laws of attraction can be confusing, to say the least. In the past, I've thought that I'd been totally crushing on someone, only to find out that I didn't actually want to date them. Instead, I wanted to become them. I've tried to date people…
I Admitted My "Bad Qualities" On A First Date & His Reaction Was Not What I Expected
By Genevieve WheelerSo much of my life revolves around dating. Reading about it, writing about it, pouring glasses of rosé while grumbling about how I'm so freaking over it. And yet, I am terrible at dating — at packaging my personality up into neatly wrapped boxes…
I Secretly Brought My Friend On A First Date & It Boosted My Confidence About Dating
By Annie FoskettI am a woman rife with "scaries." I get the "Sunday scaries" every weekend when I remember Monday is mandatory. I get the "missed-call scaries" when I receive a call from an unknown number because what if they were calling to deliver the worst news…
A Body Language Expert Analyzed My Selfies From A First Date & This Is What She Found
By Elana RubinWhen I feel nervous on dates, I have a habit of fiddling with my hair or rearranging my arms. I don't mean to do it; I'm just excited about where the date will lead and worried about falling into a string of awkward silences. After my most recent…
Don't Despair, Here Are 12 Ways To Salvage A First Date That's Going Terribly
By Jamie Kravitz
Ask any modern woman to tell you about a bad first date, and she'll probably say, "Which one do you want to hear about first?" Whether you were set up by a mutual friend or you've only interacted over dating apps, it's not out of the ordinary to…
'Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness Dishes On His Biggest First Date Red Flags — EXCLUSIVE
By Theresa Massony
First dates are 100 percent near the top of my list for weirdest experiences ever. I mean, just take a second to think about the concept objectively: You meet up with a stranger. You both talk about yourselves until you're either obsessed with each…
Here’s The One Question You Should Always Ask Yourself After A First Date
By Rachel Shatto
I was never very good at first dates. I tended to treat them like they were job interviews, but with more alcohol. I was so focused on making a good impression, on generally doing as little to embarrass myself as possible (failed on that pretty…
5 Texts To Send After A Great First Date That’ll Totally Land You A Second One
By Tayi Sanusi
When you first enter the dating world, figuring out your own personal way of approaching it can definitely take a bit of trial and error. But once you're really ready to date for the purpose of finding someone, keeping some solid texts in your…
I Secretly Brought My Friend On A First Date & It Boosted My Confidence About Dating
By Annie Foskett
I am a woman rife with "scaries." I get the "Sunday scaries" every weekend when I remember Monday is mandatory. I get the "missed-call scaries" when I receive a call from an unknown number because what if they were calling to deliver the worst news…
I Went To A Psychic On A First Date & Here's How Our Future Really Panned Out
By Taylor Tobin
When I think about typical first date activities, I have a pretty well-established list of go-to choices. Drinks at a not-too-fancy, not-too-divey bar? Definitely. Something fun but slightly corny, like mini-golf? Totally works. Visiting a psychic…
I Admitted My "Bad Qualities" On A First Date & His Reaction Was Not What I Expected
By Genevieve Wheeler
So much of my life revolves around dating. Reading about it, writing about it, pouring glasses of rosé while grumbling about how I'm so freaking over it. And yet, I am terrible at dating — at packaging my personality up into neatly wrapped boxes…
