You could spend the hours before a date obsessing over your hair, makeup, or outfit. Or you could channel that energy into brainstorming what to ask the stranger you’re splitting a basket of ...

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 ...

There can be a lot to think about before a first date, like where to go, what to wear, and whether they might actually just be a walking ick. Then, there’s conversation topics. The most nerve-wracking ...

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 ...

Dear Maxwells: I’ve been blindsided too many times in my dating life. People seem one way and then I discover that they are not the person I thought they were. This wastes time and energy. Can you ...

The right questions make the difference between a dry, forgettable hangout and a genuinely fun conversation that ends with, “We should do this again.” First dates in Nigeria can be a lot. Between ...

The dating pool might have a little pee in it these days, but that doesn’t mean your financially responsible prince isn’t out there. You can filter through the frogs by asking the right money ...

There’s truly nothing like being on a romantic date only to find you have absolutely nothing to talk about. Whether you’ve been together forever or you’re still in the talking phase, it happens to the ...