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id="7deb"><b>8. Ask her what she is looking for</b></p><p id="57f9">Many people go into dating with an agenda but never share what that agenda is. It shows responsibility and maturity to tell your date what you are looking for in a relationship whether it is casual sex, companionship, dating with a purpose, etc. Be honest with her and share what you are looking for. This is a topic that could potentially save you time and effort if you both have different intentions.</p><p id="1bdd"><b>7. Ask about where she is from</b></p><p id="e214">This will help her open up to you and it allows you to get to know her better. Finding out where a person is from gives insight into their personal life. It also helps you understand their makeup and why they think the way they do. Talk about where you are from and how it influenced your life from childhood to the present day.</p><p id="eae0"><b>6. Ask about greatest fear</b></p><p id="fb4c">One main reason for asking this question is to change her perception of you and see that you are different from other men. You want to stimulate her mind and make her think about things that she doesn’t often talk about. Share your fears as well and discuss ways you are overcoming them.</p><p id="7641"><b>5. Talk about your favorite musician/band</b></p><p id="358d">Who doesn’t listen to music? This should be a safe topic to dive into and even if you have a different taste in music, it will open the door for other conversational threads. It could lead to a 2nd date watching a local band perform or going to a music store to find old albums from her favorite musician.</p><p id="c95f"><b>4. Talk about an ideal vacation</b></p><p id="5388">If travel is important to you, share your ideal vacation and ask what she likes in a perfect vacation. Maybe it’s a cabin in a remote area with friends or enjoying perfect weather on a beach. We all have a vision in our minds about the perfect vacation. If you have stories about a great vacation, you can share them with her as well.</p><p id="67c2"><b>3. Talk about lessons learned from previous relationships</b></p><p id="fef9">You will see from my previous article that talking exten

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sively about an ex is one of the 10 things you should never do on a first date.</p><div id="5287" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/men-stop-listen-to-this-advice-faee593bf0ed"> <div> <div> <h2>Men, Stop! Listen To This Advice</h2> <div><h3>10 things a man should never do on the first date</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*Fu0j152C3NgK-FkXXxp0pg.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="be67">By talking about lessons learned from previous relationships, it will keep away negative energy and also highlights the fact that you have grown and moved on from your ex. Focus on the positive parts of your life but don’t be afraid to share past struggles that helped you get to where you are today.</p><p id="664e"><b>2. Talk about favorite childhood memories</b></p><p id="e7e4">You shouldn’t ask this question at the beginning of the date but if you feel like some rapport has been built, this is an ideal topic. Memories of childhood can bring about feelings of excitement, fear, happiness, wonder, etc. Highlight the positive emotions she shares and have a few memories of your own to talk about.</p><p id="2307"><b>1. Talk about aspirations/goals</b></p><p id="fd52">Discussing life goals and dreams will help you build comfort with your date. This requires opening up and being vulnerable with each other. If you can navigate your conversation to this topic, it could spark an interest that will inevitably lead to a second</p><p id="ff3e">All of these topics are conversation starters and will help you avoid those awkward moments of silence. Remember, these are meant to break the ice. Once the ice is broken, it’s your responsibility to navigate through the rest of the date. Be interesting, share funny stories, listen and respond, and most importantly, be yourself. I hope you take a few suggestions from this article and as always, stay positive!</p></article></body>

Best Icebreakers for a 1st Date!

10 Topics To Discuss to Keep The Conversation Moving

Are you excited about your first date but are unsure what to talk about? This article has you covered. We will discuss 10 topics to talk about on a first date and a few that you should Never bring up. Just remember, that anything you choose to discuss on the date should bring positive vibes. All topics that bring on negative feelings need to be left at home. Also, this isn’t an interview, so Do Not ask consecutive questions robotically. Have some fun with these topics and get to know your date. The object is to find out if you are compatible. With that being said, here is the list:

10. Ask about Family/Friends

Everybody has family and friends. However, some people are not close to their family and negative emotions might emerge. If this is the case, cut the conversational thread and ask about friends or another topic. The opposite might occur, and your date might love to talk about family. In this situation, mention the fact that you notice the excitement on her face when she talks about her family. This will earn you a few points and shows how in-tune you are with the conversation.

9. Ask about hobbies

Instead of simply asking about her favorite hobbies, you could phrase the question as, “ If you had the entire weekend to spend without family or work, what are some things you would like to do?” This should allow you to find out what she’s interested in and hopefully let you see some similarities between you too.

8. Ask her what she is looking for

Many people go into dating with an agenda but never share what that agenda is. It shows responsibility and maturity to tell your date what you are looking for in a relationship whether it is casual sex, companionship, dating with a purpose, etc. Be honest with her and share what you are looking for. This is a topic that could potentially save you time and effort if you both have different intentions.

7. Ask about where she is from

This will help her open up to you and it allows you to get to know her better. Finding out where a person is from gives insight into their personal life. It also helps you understand their makeup and why they think the way they do. Talk about where you are from and how it influenced your life from childhood to the present day.

6. Ask about greatest fear

One main reason for asking this question is to change her perception of you and see that you are different from other men. You want to stimulate her mind and make her think about things that she doesn’t often talk about. Share your fears as well and discuss ways you are overcoming them.

5. Talk about your favorite musician/band

Who doesn’t listen to music? This should be a safe topic to dive into and even if you have a different taste in music, it will open the door for other conversational threads. It could lead to a 2nd date watching a local band perform or going to a music store to find old albums from her favorite musician.

4. Talk about an ideal vacation

If travel is important to you, share your ideal vacation and ask what she likes in a perfect vacation. Maybe it’s a cabin in a remote area with friends or enjoying perfect weather on a beach. We all have a vision in our minds about the perfect vacation. If you have stories about a great vacation, you can share them with her as well.

3. Talk about lessons learned from previous relationships

You will see from my previous article that talking extensively about an ex is one of the 10 things you should never do on a first date.

Men, Stop! Listen To This Advice

10 things a man should never do on the first date

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By talking about lessons learned from previous relationships, it will keep away negative energy and also highlights the fact that you have grown and moved on from your ex. Focus on the positive parts of your life but don’t be afraid to share past struggles that helped you get to where you are today.

2. Talk about favorite childhood memories

You shouldn’t ask this question at the beginning of the date but if you feel like some rapport has been built, this is an ideal topic. Memories of childhood can bring about feelings of excitement, fear, happiness, wonder, etc. Highlight the positive emotions she shares and have a few memories of your own to talk about.

1. Talk about aspirations/goals

Discussing life goals and dreams will help you build comfort with your date. This requires opening up and being vulnerable with each other. If you can navigate your conversation to this topic, it could spark an interest that will inevitably lead to a second

All of these topics are conversation starters and will help you avoid those awkward moments of silence. Remember, these are meant to break the ice. Once the ice is broken, it’s your responsibility to navigate through the rest of the date. Be interesting, share funny stories, listen and respond, and most importantly, be yourself. I hope you take a few suggestions from this article and as always, stay positive!