After 76 first dates, I stopped trying to optimize for love and learned to enjoy the experience of meeting someone new.

There's an art to a successful first date. "First dates are inherently stressful — it’s hard to meet new people, let alone to meet a person that you hope likes you. Even harder if you’re the one ...

Valentine's Day is upon us, and love is in the air. USA TODAY entertainment reporter Erin Jensen persuaded us to launch a nationwide search to help her find a valentine for her dream date in New York ...

At the beginning of summer, I found myself going on such a spontaneous first date that I did not have time to go home and change beforehand. (Ah, the joy of modern dating apps.) For many, this could ...

First dates bring up conflicted feelings for a lot of people. There may be nerves, excitement, or even a feeling of dread. Part of what can make the dating process disappointing is that you want a ...