CalmFirst

CalmFirst is a mobile AI app that helps people with dating anxiety show up better before, during, and after dates. Instead of swiping, it focuses on the moments that actually derail connections: pre-date nerves, awkward silences, boundary-setting, and post-date rumination. Users pick a scenario (first date, defining the relationship, rejection, intimacy pacing) and get a short, evidence-based plan: a 2-minute grounding routine, three conversation prompts tailored to the venue, and a few boundary scripts in their voice. After the date, a quick debrief turns messy feelings into a clear next step (text, wait, move on) without feeding obsession. It also includes a “red flag vs. anxiety” check to reduce false alarms. This is not therapy, but it’s practical coaching that fits real life and doesn’t require a long habit-building commitment.