There’s something that I — as a partnered person, probably annoyingly — like to recommend to friends looking for good first date ideas. And that is this: Choose an activity you’ve been wanting to do ...

Ready to shake up your dating routine? Check out our fresh picks for gay date ideas that go way beyond drinks at a bar.

Float a couple of ideas first (“Would you rather check out that new dessert bar or go for a walk by the pier?”) to make sure the vibe matches their energy. It’s not just the kind thing to do. Sharing ...