Shaheen Welling
July 26, 2025Advertisement
The first date often comes with hopes and fears — but how does it usually go, and what are total deal breakers?
We asked young Europeans and a couples therapist, who said that especially in Northern Europe, it's common to meet casually for a first date. In Germany, for example, there's no word for "dating" — people just say "I'm meeting someone." That can mean anything, from meeting a friend or colleague to going out with a potential partner.