First dates can be a little nerve-wracking, especially when you don’t know what to expect. Questions such as: “Will they like me?”, “Can I kiss on the first date?”, and “When should I follow up about a second date?” often fill any singleton’s mind before meeting up with a Tinder match for coffee. Dating has always had its challenges, but with endless apps and an inescapable hookup culture, it seems dating now comes with an even bigger gray area.
Before you agree to drinks with a match you met on Hinge, it’s worth knowing the sort of things you can expect on a first date. We chatted with relationship experts to help make sure that every first date is smooth sailing.
