One of our readers had a first date with someone who didn’t really show a lot of reaction. It was hard to tell if things were going great or it took a nosedive at some point. She figured he wasn’t interested and chalked it up to lack of attraction. She was surprised when he asked her out again.

Have you ever been on a date and couldn’t really read the signals from the person? I know that some people just don’t express themselves and it feels as if they have the best poker face. It is interesting because they are probably going to be laid back and mellow, which can be a good thing.

When you are having a good first date, the energy should be good. If the attraction is there, you should feel the spark. Do you know when a date has gone well?

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Ceudy Gutierrez reads a book to her 2-year-old son, Matias, at their home in Buford, GA, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. Ceudy Gutierrez is struggling to make ends meet for herself and her three young kids following her husband’s ICE arrest earlier this fall. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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