A first date is the initial meeting during the dating process of two individuals, in which an effort is made to ask about each other, plan a potential relationship, and/or organize some sort of romantic activity. Some people go on first dates to evaluate a persons potential as a sexual partner.

Why first date is important?

First dates are pivotal in determining the trajectory of a potential relationship. First dates typically involve a face-to-face meeting in which each individual has the opportunity to learn more about the other and determine whether there is enough of a spark to pursue a second date.

Does a first date mean your dating?

One of the first dating challenges is the simple matter of determining whether the relationship is exclusive. Under most circumstances, asking someone on a date does not mean that you are now dating. But every date that you go on afterward is one step closer to building a relationship.

What exactly is a date?

A date is someone personally asking you out — that sometimes can get confused with a one-on-one hangout, depending on the way they mention it or which medium they use to ask you or if it happens to be a group hangout, she says.