Blind date: 'He probably thinks I have a lot of strong opinions on silly things'
Joe on Jade What were you hoping for? A genuine connection beyond an algorithm – good conversation and a fun…
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Dating
Blind date: "I hope my handshake wasn't a bad sign."
Jonathan on Katie What were you hoping for? To meet someone outside my usual circle, have an interesting chat, and…
Sex first, dinner later: what can singles in Oslo, Berlin, Paris and Rome teach me about dating?
Last year, after a breakup, I dove headfirst into online dating. I began experimenting with mirror selfies and spent entire…
From young men seeking casual flings to a 92-year-old who fudged his age, older women share what it's really like to date later in life.
I know the man for me exists, and I won’t stop looking until I find him. I’ve been single for…
Blind date: "Did we kiss? Let's just say we didn't want to disappoint the bartenders."
Jenny on Sara What were you hoping for? A new adventure with someone fun and like-minded. First impressions? Gorgeous and…
How to talk about dating like Gen Z: 51 terms for love, sex, and bad behavior
This year marks a decade since the term “ghosting” entered the mainstream. Back then, the idea that someone could suddenly…
Blind date: 'It had been almost 15 years since my last date, and it really showed.'
Sarah on Russell What were you hoping for? A romantic connection. If not that, then at least the chance to…
She put me in the friend zone by text before the evening ended.
Alex on Rachel What were you hoping for? A good plotline, a fun evening, and the chance of a connection.…
My first five minutes on the blind date had me sweating buckets.
About the Blind Date Column: Blind Date is a weekly dating feature in the Saturday magazine and online at theguardian.com.…