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# First Dates

All time

Awkward

#FirstDateSelfies are an actual trend on Instagram

Would you take one?

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Jan 6th 2015, 9:42 AM

the horror!

9 of the most horrifying first-date stories of all time

Thanks to the users of Reddit.

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May 16th 2013, 5:15 PM

you told us

Top readers' comments of the week

Here’s our round-up of the best, the most popular and the most commented-on pieces from the past week. Did you make it in?

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Feb 16th 2013, 11:00 AM

absolut fringe

The power of love... and first dates: actress lets audience decide her future

Would you let a bunch of complete strangers decide the details of your next first date? This performer at ABSOLUT Fringe will…

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Aug 18th 2012, 12:00 PM