270. How to Nail a First Date From Confirming to Saying Goodbye (throwback)

270. How to Nail a First Date From Confirming to Saying Goodbye (throwback)

From Dating Intentionally by Talia Koren

June 9, 2026 · 36 min

About this episode

Talia Koren provides comprehensive tips for successfully navigating a first date, including mindset, conversation, and handling the check.

In this episode, I'm walking you through everything you need to nail a first date, from confirming the time and getting in the right mindset to navigating the conversation, handling the check, and knowing whether to go in for the kiss. This episode originally aired in January 2024/ At the end, I tackle a new dating dilemma about a woman who's dating a guy who didn't acknowledge her birthday. You'll learn... Six mindset tips for a first date My fave low-pressure first date questions What to do when your date isn't pulling their weight Who pays for the first date? Why you should NEVER plan date two on date one MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 90+ questions to ask your date! My dating "rules" episode Anti-Ghost text templates Relationship Needs Masterclass - June 22 & 29 THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS Quince:  Get 10% off and 365-day returns at  quince.com/talia CONNECT WITH ME: ⁠Slide into my DMs on IG @dating.intentionally MORE FREE ADVICE & CONTENT ⁠Get more dating advice from me on YouTube⁠ SUPPORT THE POD ⁠Rate on Apple See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

People in this episode

Host: Talia Koren

Topics covered

  • first date tips
  • dating advice
  • relationship dynamics
  • mindset for dating
  • conversation skills

Keywords

  • first date
  • dating tips
  • relationship advice
  • conversation starters
  • dating dilemmas

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