Dating can be nerve racking, which is why we at HowAboutADate.com believe in activity based dating to avoid the pressures and awkwardness of traditional dating. Although you may be doing an activity that you’re both passionate about, there still need to be conversation. Some conversation may come naturally and flow while other times may have some “awkward” moments. I’ve provided several topics and tips below to help you spark a good conversation and keep the ball rolling! It’s important to note though that you should never ask really personal questions or dig around someone’s past relationships on the first or even 2nd or 3rd dates. If someone wants to talk about their past relationships or really personal things they will bring it up themselves.
This article also goes hand in hand with an earlier article I wrote on The Importance of Communication.
Tips:
Keep the conversation moving but don’t pry into anything personal or the past
Don’t vent or get carried away with certain topics
Don’t just wait for your turn to talk, be genuinely interested in the conversation and person
Topics:
Where have you traveled or want to travel?
Do you enjoy your job? What do you do? Would you rather be doing anything else?
Where is your favorite hangout?
What are some of your hobbies or interests?
What type of music do you listen to?
Do you have any siblings? Are you close to your family?
What’s your favorite movie of all time (or one of your favorites) and why?
Do you have a nickname and what’s the story behind it?
These topics are all good for conversation but there are plenty more out there. It’s good to avoid questions that can have a “yes or no” question as those can easily cool off a conversation.
You can find more tips for communicating and dating in my article Just the Tips of the Iceberg.
Arthur G. Bahr
Do what you love... and love will find you
You can find more tips for communicating and dating in my article Just the Tips of the Iceberg.
Arthur G. Bahr
Social Instigator for...