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: Date Ideas When You’re Quarantined Separately
Here are some suggestions for creative ways to get to know one another and develop a relationship without ever being in the same room.
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.
Singles Dating in Honolulu
Here are tales from the frontlines of the singles world—whether you’re 26 or 88, straight or gay, looking for love, or just looking—in Honolulu now.
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: He Came Up Short and Still Had the Nerve to Pinch My Love Handles
Dater No. 17 doesn’t feel bad about her unfair judgment of her Tinder date—he told some tall tales to cover up his obvious short-comings.
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: 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.
Amazing Valentine's Day Gift Ideas From Local Businesses and Designers
Your Valentine's Day ideas list—featuring fun, stylish and sweet gift ideas for everyone—plus some fun activities for couples, singles and gal pals.
50 First Dates: Fearful of Being Catfished She Never Dreamed Her Date Would Show Up High
At a coffee shop for a daytime date.
50 First Dates: It Happened Every Night
Date No. 8 has all the makings of a rom-com: mistaken identity, a lonely single gal getting swept up by a handsome charmer and a whirlwind montage of daily dates.
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.”
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.
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: He Was Hanging Out Just to Get His Money Back
The boy from Date No. 9 was everywhere—until it came time to pick up the check.
50 First Dates: “My Ex Showed Up and Drunkenly Crashed my Date”
Date No. 3 in our series was heading in the right direction until a surprise visitor killed the vibe.
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?
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