Here are seven ways you can build chemistry on a first date, especially if you don’t feel an initial spark.

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Did you know if you don’t feel an initial spark on a first date, you can actually build chemistry? Let’s say you’ve been messaging someone on a dating app—you’ve been playful, curious, confident—and now you’ve got the first date locked in. That’s exciting!

But now the nerves kick in.

What do you wear? What do you say? How do you actually connect in person without feeling like you’re stuck in a job interview or awkwardly oversharing?

Let’s break it down. Because a great first date isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being present, genuine, and unforgettable…and hopefully building chemistry one date a time.

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Do you want to be more present on dates? Follow these five tips, and you’ll increase your dating success exponentially!

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Being more present on dates will help you enjoy dating much more. It will help with first date anxiety. It will help you focus less on trying to predict whether or not you might have a future with this person, because how could you know that on a first date? In short, being present when you date helps you relax and enjoy every date. Here are five ways to help you do that!

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If you have a lot of clutter in your home, it can hold you back from finding love. Here are five ways clutter affects your love life.

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Did you know that clutter can negatively impact your dating life? It can cause stress, anxiety, and discourage romantic connections for many reasons. People who have a lot of clutter might be embarrassed to bring a date to their home. Clutter can also make it difficult to enjoy quality time together with your romantic partner. Here are five ways clutter might negatively impact your dating life and how to begin to heal.

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How do you get a second date when you’re interested in someone? My podcast guest, T. Joel Wade, has some excellent tips!

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How do you get a second date? My podcast guest, T. Joel Wade, has some tips for you! He is a Presidential Professor of Psychology at Bucknell University. His research focuses on mate attraction, mate selection, mate expulsion, love, and relationships. He’s the author of numerous articles in social and evolutionary psychology journals, and his research has been covered in media outlets including the BBC, NPR, and CBC, and numerous national and international news magazines.

In this episode of Last First Date Radio:

• Do the actions men and women use to get a second date differ, and if so why? 
• What are a few things people can say or do to get a second date?  
• How the actions men and women use to signal attraction to a potential mate differs

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What do you say on first dates? In this video, I share 5 tips for mastering the essential art of small talk on a first date!

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Do you hate small talk, the seemingly meaningless conversations we often have on first dates? Small talk is actually an essential skill. When done well, it leads to deeper connections, especially when you’re dating. These first conversations can help us establish rapport, become more relaxed, and uncover common interests. 

If the thought of engaging in small talk makes you cringe, you’re in luck! I’m sharing five valuable tips for mastering the art of small talk in dating so you can create more meaningful connections.

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Lower your expectations in dating? Yes! Here are five reasons why lowering your expectations can lead to your last first date!

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Unrealistic expectations in dating can lead to disappointment, resentment, and even cause you to give up hope that you’ll ever find love. While it’s important to have clear standards for who we believe will be a good match for us, when you set your expectations too high for every date, you’re going to burn out quickly and feel disheartened. I’m sharing five reasons why lowering your expectations in dating can improve your ability to find lasting love.

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