The truth is that I was unimpressed on our first date.

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Rather than being misled by our instincts on a first date, we can calmly sort through the alternatives and find the best possible spouse, the would-be soul mate who will maximize our romantic utility.

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But there are other ways to sow the seeds of love in Evansville, which ranked No. 19 on our list of the most expensive cities for going on a first date.

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