What to do on your first date

Every first date is a crucial step along the path to a relationship. Still, they can be awkward, frustrating, confusing and heartbreaking, depending on how each person goes about the date. Learn how to have a perfect first date that includes few mishaps and a lot of laughs, fun and memories to last forever.

What is a successful first date? It varies depending on the situation and the people involved, but the best are those that felt like two minutes had passed when it was more like two hours. Success is measured in whether or not a second date occurs, although some people might feel instead that if a spark was felt, that's all that matters.

What everyone (geek or not) should know about first dates.

How to behave on your first date

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