How I Survived 5 Topics to Avoid on Dates (And You Can Too!)
I once dated a person who thought it was a great idea to discuss their ex’s flaws on the first date․ Big․ Mistake․ It was like watching a train wreck in slow motion․ To avoid similar dating disasters, steer clear of sensitive subjects, like politics or past relationships․ Trust me, you don’t want to be stuck in an uncomfortable silence with someone who’s passionately arguing with you․
- Talking about your ex (it’s a conversation killer)
- Discussing your health issues (not exactly a dating conversation starter)
- Sharing your deepest fears (save it for the 5th date, or not)
- Comparing your date to others (a surefire way to create awkward conversations)
- Delving into relationship red flags (your date might take it personally)
By avoiding these topics, you’ll be well on your way to maintaining a smooth conversation and maybe, just maybe, you’ll survive the date with your sanity intact․
I loved the part where the author says to avoid comparing your date to others. I was about to do that on my last date, but then I realized I had already done that with the last 5 guys I dated. So, I just nodded and smiled, pretending I was interested in what my date was saying.
I must say, the advice to avoid discussing health issues on dates is pure genius. I mean, who needs to know if their partner has a chronic illness or is contagious? Not me, that’s for sure. I’ll just stick to pretending everything is fine until we’re married.
Wow, what a groundbreaking article! I had no idea discussing my ex’s flaws on the first date was a bad idea. Thanks for enlightening me, I was about to propose to the guy on our first date and then realized I know nothing about him except his ex’s bad habits.
The author’s suggestion to steer clear of politics on dates is hilarious. I mean, what’s a more fun and engaging topic than debating with someone who has no emotional investment in your life whatsoever? Sounds like a perfect recipe for a romantic evening.