How to escape a bad date

There's only so much you can tell about a person from their online dating profile--and until you really get to know someone, even a real-life encounter is kind of a gamble. No matter how tough your selection process is when you're swiping left and right, at some point you're bound to end up on a date with someone you really don't want to be with. On the one hand, you don't owe a near-stranger your time--especially if they've said or done something that, to you, is a dealbreaker. On the other, you probably wouldn't like it if your date just up and bounced. According to psychologist, dating coach, and relationship expert Dr. Paulette Sherman, the appropriate response will vary based on what exactly your issue is with your date.