First dates are about connection, not perfection. But according to lifestyle and relationship experts, certain habits can instantly ruin the chemistry before it even begins.

First dates aren't just about chemistry - they're about confidence. On Andrea Miller's Getting Open podcast, dating coach Erika Ettin explains why self-esteem matters, the mistake too many people make ...

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

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