First dates can be nerve-wracking. Even if you’re excited to finally meet the other person, the nerves can make it hard to think clearly. You know you need to prepare for the date. But how? You suddenly forget because of all the pressure. We’ve put together a list of things to think about when going…

Online dating has never been more popular. It’s easy to see why, as dating apps are both effective and efficient. Plus, there’s never been a way to meet so many singles in just a few minutes. While most dating app experiences are seamless and fun, not all dating experiences are. Given the scale of singles…

A few years ago, most of Mark’s friends were single. They’d hang out at each other’s houses during the week, and on the weekends, they’d grab a table at their favorite cafe almost every day. They’d swap stories of crazy Tinder dates and bad one-night stands. They’d share screenshots and discuss bad pick-up lines . At the time, it…

We all know the feeling of rejection. It is a universal experience that we face early in life when other children do not want to play with us. And even if you were so popular that all the children wanted to play with you, at some point in your life you have experienced the pain…

Few dating experiences are as annoying as a match who doesn’t show up for the first date . But there’s also hardly a bigger blow to your ego than a planned date being canceled prematurely. Not by you, but by your match. While this person may have the perfect excuse to cancel the date, it never feels…

The Dutch are tall. Thanks to our wealth, genes and good health, we even have the tallest population in the world. The average Dutch man is 1.81 meters tall , while the average Dutch woman is 1.67 meters tall. Men are (almost) 14 centimeters taller than women in the Netherlands. Based on these statistics, it is not…

Anyone familiar with the television show First Dates knows how awful first dates can be. For most loyal viewers, it’s the only reason they watch. They watch with vicarious embarrassment as they watch hilarious and embarrassing dates that are so awkward it’s entertaining. And let’s be honest: it’s good television. Now, most first dates don't take place in a…

'I love you.' Four short, simple words that together have a huge meaning. Declaring your love to someone you haven't known for very long is therefore not so easy. Especially when you say it for the first time. So much is going through your head that you can no longer think clearly about the timing.…

Growing up in the 90s, you received very little information about dating and relationships. Everything you knew came from romantic sitcoms, movies, and magazines. You might also have gotten some useful information from friends who had picked up a thing or two about dating. The scripts told you about “first date rules” and “third date…