First Date Stories

First dates can be surprisingly awesome or unexpectedly bizarre. This one is of the strange kind. Jazine, a divorcee in her 40's with little online dating experience, was shocked at several turns her first date took. You might be too.

If your approach to dating isn't working for you, why not change things up? That's what Donna did in her late 30s. Donna talks about how her new approach led to her date with Joe and what happened next.

Olivia is in her late 30s. She wasn't excited about dating apps, but her girlfriends convinced her to give them a try. Hear what happens when Olivia lets go of expectations and opens the door to new possibilities.

Cheryle was in her 50s, when she showed up to a sold-out speed dating event. She didn't expect to meet a man that night, but she did. What happened between the two of them could have had her questioning herself. Hear about the healthy approach she took when dealing with the unexpected.

Should you always trust your first impression? Vanessa, 60, was certain about how she felt about her date Tony, until suddenly she wasn't. Find out what happened on her memorable Match.com date.

What's the best frame of mind to be in when going out on a date? Juliana, 51, talks about a New Year's Eve date she went on with a man who said one thing, but did another and how she handled it all.

First dates are about exploring whether there's compatibility and chemistry between two people. Find out how Laurie, 47, handled things when she showed up for her date with Peter and discovered it was a threesome.

Zoe was in her late 40s when she first considered dating apps. A private person, she was uncomfortable posting personal information online. Learn how she overcame her concerns and what happened on her memorable Match.com date with Mitch.

Jeanette was in an unhappy long-term relationship when she met Randy. Hear how that encounter in her 50s, and the first date that followed, changed the trajectory of her life and all that she learned in her pursuit of hope and self-renewal.

Connie, a 53 year old divorcee, thought she had found the perfect match in Chris. But, when his actions on their first date suddenly took a sharp turn, she wondered whether she should trust her heart, or her gut. Listen as Connie shares her story about connection and intimacy, and how they don't always match up.

Everyone's time is valuable. How much of it should you spend texting and emailing with a prospective date before meeting him for the first time? A seasoned dater, Rachel invested more upfront time getting to know Matt than she usually did with her blind dates. As it turned out, Matt's actions spoke louder than his words.