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Poor Behavior Ends Dates Nearly Twice as Often as Misleading Photos
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Nearly half of Americans have walked out of a date over bad behavior, almost double the share who left over misleading photos. See who leaves early.
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For 30% of Daters, the Free Meal Was the Real Draw
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30% of daters say they took a dinner date just for the free food. Foodie calls span ages, including 1 in 4 adults 65+, and the West leads at 35%.
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4 in 10 Adults Have Checked a Date’s Criminal or Court Records First
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4 in 10 Americans have checked a match's criminal or court history before a first date. See who vets most by age, gender and region.
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Lesbian First Dates: 7 Questions Worth Asking
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Seven first-date questions for lesbians that are fun and show real compatibility, from what she's looking for and her first crush to her exes.
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5 Ways Gay Men Can Keep a First Date From Going Wrong
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First-date nerves can make gay men fumble. These five habits, from staying sober to truly listening, help you stay grounded and act like yourself.
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A Matchmaker’s List of 6 Common First-Date Mistakes
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Six first-date mistakes a matchmaker sees often, from talking too much and oversharing to not asking questions and judging too fast, and how to avoid them.
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4 Gay First-Date Fails to Avoid
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Four first-date mistakes gay men should avoid, like being distracted, raising sex too soon, oversharing, and defaulting to dinner or a movie.
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Going on a First Date With a Woman? 9 Tips for Lesbians
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Nine first-date tips for lesbians, from planning for safety and picking a spot to asking good questions, spotting red and green flags, and following up.
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5 Tips for Men on Nailing the First Kiss
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Make your first kiss memorable for the right reasons. 5 tips for men: be sure your date wants it, get your mouth ready, mind your hands and time it well.
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Emma Wilson is the Editor-in-Chief at thecandiddate.com. When she was growing up, her family teased her for being 'boy crazy,' but she preferred to think of herself as a budding dating and relationship expert. Emma brings her tireless wit and relatable experiences to thecandiddate.com.
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