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Welcome to Love, DC, a seemingly endless discussion on the perfect first date, a guide to the best restaurants in Washington, D.C., and our first impressions of the city as we explore it together over the next four weeks. If it's your first date, you probably know what to expect: The magic of a fi...

But you don't need to be the stereotypical man or, gasp, woman to do it. Science has shown us that what makes us feel happier is a sense of agency: the feeling of being in control, being accountable, and having some sort of power. Dating, especially online dating, is rife with all these wonderful fe...

The Rules Of Texting Texting may be the new flirting, but it's only one of many ways to get your date off-guard, like going that extra mile to impress them with a stellar open or awesomely spontaneous date idea that you've gone all out for. There are no rules for texting, other than to make sure yo...

Dating Sites This guide is about the online dating sites themselves. These are not the only sites out there, but they're the sites that I think have the most accurate information and the best overall experience. The sites I recommend all have an advanced search feature with location and messaging...

Ask yourself if it's worth the risk, the effort, and the commitment. If it's not, then it's time to move on. The first rule of being a successful online dater is to be selective. Don't go on a bunch of dates and then decide who you want based on which ones had absolutely worst first dates. And don'...

There's a reason people call it a modern world, and online dating (formerly just referred to as "cyber dating") is very much a part of it. If you find yourself in this first, get over the fear of the modern world and get out there and meet some new people! Start off with this essential reading and t...

THE BAD NEWS: The traditional dating scene is dying First, the good news: Online dating is becoming ubiquitous. A Pew Research Center study published earlier this year found that 39 percent of Americans have tried online dating. Now, not everyone who tries online dating finds a long-term love, but ...

You're ready to date. Great, your life is in the right place. Ready, set, date! We've already given you tips on getting it right, but here, we'll show you how to get it like a pro and have a good time doing it. Before you jump in head first, there's a few more things you should know about dating. T...

Dating isn't as awkward as you may think. For one thing, people show up. You can be yourself, and if someone doesn't dig you, it's totally cool—they're not going to be your girlfriend. So if you aren't at least a little nervous about meeting someone new, it's time to grow up. Before you go a-dati...

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