What are the criteria for applying? The first requirement is hopeful applicants must be 18 or over, and of course, single. Youll have to be able to describe your ideal partner in 250 words or less. First Dates also asks for potential stars social media accounts, in order to check if theyre suitable for the show.

What age is appropriate for a first date?

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, kids start dating at an average age of 12 and a half for girls and 13 and a half for boys. Every teen — or preteen — is different, though, and your child might be ready sooner or later than their peers.

Can you start dating at 15?

Most recommend 15 and 16 as the ideal ages to begin dating. “Sixteen — and even a bit older — is a good age for dating, provided that the teen is mature,” Leslie Beth Wish, a psychologist and clinical social worker, told SheKnows.