How long should a date last?

young woman and young man

Photo illustration by Craig Dimond

The length of a date depends on a few factors, including the kind of activity you and your group have planned. A 15-minute speed-date may not help you get to know someone very well, but a super-long date lasting several hours (or all day!) probably isn’t the best idea, either. It’s overkill, and it invites too many dangers. In general, people planning dates have a greater tendency to overdo it than to underdo it, so try to keep your dates to a reasonable amount of time. That’ll help keep it less extravagant and less expensive, anyway—and more fun. Plus, remember to always stick to curfews—yours and your date’s.