First dates can be exciting, but they also have a way of revealing habits that don't show up in texts. A guy can look great on paper, yet lose appeal fast when small behaviors signal disrespect, ego, ...
After 76 first dates, I stopped trying to optimize for love and learned to enjoy the experience of meeting someone new.
Dating in your 30s hits violently different. Like… do we wear a mini skirt? A bodycon dress? Jeans and a nice top? Are we trying to look hot, relaxed, emotionally stable, or like we have boundaries ...