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The Dating Issue

Love Letters special: Dating dos and don’ts

As the author of the Globe’s popular advice column, I’ve learned the right and wrong ways to hunt for a mate.

As the author of the Globe’s advice column Love Letters, I’ve read thousands of notes from the lovelorn, many of whom are single and on the hunt for a mate. Their situations and missteps have led me to compile these tips for navigating the dating game:

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"DO QUIZ YOUR DATE" Yes, I agree you should show an interest in your date, but don't go overboard. I've grown weary of dates that feel like job interviews.