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4 Signs Your First Date Has Real Relationship Potential, According to a Psychologist

From respecting boundaries to showing genuine curiosity, these first-date behaviors may reveal someone with real long-term potential.

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First dates are never easy and always stressful (at least, in my case). Putting yourself out there and meeting new people over and over again can feel intimidating, especially if you’re not finding any long-term potential. If you need help deciding whether someone is worth investing in, we’ve got your back. Here are four simple yet important signs your date might make a good potential partner, according to a psychologist.

1. They Ask the Right Questions

I don’t know about you, but I’ve admittedly been binge-watching Love Island and noticing a trend in modern dating (or at least in reality TV dating): People ask surface-level or sexually charged questions rather than deep, inquisitive ones. If your date is more interested in your favorite sex position than your hopes and dreams in life, you might be wasting your time.

On the flip side, if they express interest in your passions and goals, that’s a green flag for potential.

“Your date asking you questions about your life and interests, what makes you........

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