The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Dating Services for the “Swelling Population” of Singles in Hawai‘i
Here’s a look back at April 1985.
50 First Dates
Love Lockdown: Plan a Date While You and Your Partner Shelter at Home Together
6 ideas to help you make your live-in lover feel a bit more special.
50 First Dates: The Most Boring-Sounding Date Turned Out to Be One of the Best Ever
Date No. 12 goes to show that just because the activities are dull doesn’t mean the person is.
Overheard in Honolulu: A Grandmother and Her Granddaughter Share Dating Stories
We put two people in a room to talk story, then stay out of the way.
MY HONOLULU: Before Tinder There Were Bars and Clubs to Meet Up, Drink Up and Hook Up
Ocean’s. Liquid’s. Shipley’s. If you know, you know. If you don’t, you probably weren’t gettin’ jiggy with it.
50 First Dates: The 10 Best and Worst Gifts We’ve Ever Received from Romantic Partners
Happy Valentine’s Day! Whether you’ve just started dating someone or are in a long-term relationship, there’s a lot of pressure surrounding this time of year and finding the perfect gift.
Field Notes: Looking for Love? Here’s Your Chance to Meet Your Match—Fast!
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vast and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: HISpeedating.
50 First Dates: Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures, But You Really Should’ve Tried This at Home
Date No. 21 is our first submission about attempting to date during quarantine—something we don’t recommend (seriously. Stay home).
50 First Dates: A Millennial Love Story—Tinder, Tacos and Thank U, Next
Date No. 6 seemed to be with “Mr. Right,” until it turned into “How to lose a guy in five days.”
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Dating Services for the “Swelling Population” of Singles in Hawai‘i
Here’s a look back at April 1985.
50 First Dates: Sharks and Jellyfish and (a Very Intense) Hike, Oh My!
Date No. 14 had quite a few red flags, but this dater was determined to give it a shot for love.
50 First Dates: He Asked Her Out for Dinner and Then Refused to Order Food
The lesson from Date No. 11? READ. THE. BIO.
50 First Dates: 145 Thoughts We Had While Watching “Love Is Blind” with Netflix Party
What better time to watch strangers get engaged without ever meeting face-to-face than while practicing social distancing ourselves?
50 First Dates: The First 12 Hawai‘i Dating Stories That We Blogged About in 2019
We look back at the crazy, funny, awkward and weird submissions sent in by our readers last year. Stay tuned for the next 38!
50 First Dates: She Was With Someone Else, Until He Showed Up
Just because the girl was on a date with another guy doesn’t mean Dater No. 16 wasn’t gonna shoot his shot.
50 First Dates: Must Love Dogs … And Girls Who Make The First Move
We were really rooting for dater No. 19 and her date with a fellow dog lover. Read on for the continuation of a previous submission—our most cringe-worthy encounter yet.
50 First Dates
Send us your first date!
Have a story that’s even bigger, badder or just ugly? Or what about the best first date ever? Copy the template below and email your submission to web@honolulumagazine.com with the subject line “50 First Dates.” All fields must be filled out. The HONOLULU Magazine team will choose which stories to run at our discretion. If your story is chosen, we will call you to verify your information. Contact information is required for verification only and will not be published; blog posts will be anonymous.
Stories must ...
- be true and not slanderous
- be about a first date
- have taken place in Hawai‘i or involve someone from Hawai‘i
- be PG-13
- be between 250 and 500 words
Story template
- What I was looking for at the time:
- How we met:
- Where we went:
- The lowdown:
- How did it end/where are they now?
Contact info
- Full name:
- Neighborhood:
- Email address:
- Phone number:
