Remember the viral Modern Love article about the 36 questions that will make you fall in love with anyone? Is it okay to ask them on a first date?

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Sandy,

Arielle Ford has mentioned The 36 Questions That Lead to Love on several occasions. According to the study in the article, these 36 questions can make you fall in love with anyone. Arielle Ford says you should ask these questions of strangers on first or second dates. 

What is your opinion? Could it be too personal for date #2?  I recently had a first date with a new man. We had lunch, and for our second date, he wants to go to lunch or dinner again. 

Even though he is very handsome, my gut feeling says that he is still totally stuck on his late wife. She died eight years ago, but he wears his wedding band in his primary Match photo. What? When I confronted him about his photo, he was NOT defensive. He said that he wore his wedding band for five years after her death, and that he joined Match three years ago per his children’s insistence. 

In order to determine IF we are vaguely compatible, do you EVER recommend asking the 36 questions? He is also almost 70-years-old and wants to email or text and NOT have a phone conversation—even though we have already had a two hour first date. Oh, and he talked about himself the entire two hours. He only asked me one question about myself the entire time. 

Ever have a disastrous first date? What happens on that date is not as important as the lessons you learn and apply on your search for true love.

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Today’s guest post is by Bob Lancer, founder of the Love Method.

What happens on a first date is not important. Whether we end up with the man or woman of our dreams as a result of it doesn’t really matter. We are destined to find all the love we want in our lives as we live true to who we are and learn to love and respect ourselves and others unconditionally.

What is important is that we learn from each first date. Recently I had a first date set up with a very special lady whom I admire very much. We agreed on the place and on the time and I was very much looking forward to it.  Well, have you ever had a brain freeze without drinking something cold? Apparently I did, and boy was it disturbing. 

Online dating doesn’t have to be so hard or confusing. Check out these online dating don’ts by today’s guest blogger, Rachel Esco.

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Today’s guest post is by Rachel Esco, a lifestyle blogger who specializes in dating and relationships. Her articles have been featured in publications including “Huffington Post”, “Life Hacker” and “Women’s Post“.

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For many of you ladies, it may feel like you’re constantly losing out on great catches. While this problem can be related to poor dating choices or just unlucky circumstances, the problem may also be you. So if you’re often fretting over your tally of losses, you might want to start reconsidering your dating decorum. Sometimes the subtlest comment or action can send you deep into the undesirable column of ‘no call-backs’.

To help you avoid falling into this category, consider these five things you should never do when online dating.

In this video, Dr. Rhoberta Shaler and I reveal our top tips on how to overcome dating fears.

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Are you dating after divorce or loss of a spouse? Did you recently end a long-term relationship, and you’re wondering how to get back out there and date again? Dating can be frightening, especially after a long-term relationship ends. In this video, Dr. Rhoberta Shaler and I reveal our top tips on how to overcome dating fears as you get back out there and date again. 

Want to impress your date? You might want to start with cleaning up your car!

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What does your car say about you when you’re dating? The best qualities of your ride can speak volumes, but certainly not as loud as the worst qualities of your vehicle.

Luxury auto experts and neophytes alike understand the cache and value of a BMW or Mercedes hood emblem, but it’s not like you need to buy (or rent) a Ferrari to make a good first impression.

So, when putting your best foot forward for the next date, focus more on these not-to-dos rather than the to-dos.