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1. 19 Interesting
Topics to Talk
About on a First
Date

2. That first date is finally here! You’ve been hoping it will happen for a
long time now. The date’s been set and it’s right around the corner. You
know where you’re going to go and even have your outfit picked out.
Seems like things are really coming together. Then your mind starts to
wander to what you’re going to talk about on the date. Oh boy.
A first date is kind of a big deal. While it’s a good idea to take the
approach if things are going to click they will naturally, sometimes it’s
hard to get to that point. You certainly don’t want to overthink it, that
just creates analysis paralysis.
That being said, it’s a good idea to go in with at least a semblance of a
plan that includes what to talk about.
In this article we will look at the right way to approach an initial date as
well as 19 fun topics to talk about on a first date. That way you’ll feel
prepared when the day comes around.
When you feel prepared, you’re more confident and things go smoother.
Here we go!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Getting that first date
2. The right approach
3. 19 interesting topics to talk about
4. 5 Topics to definitely avoid
5. Summing it up
➢ Getting that first date
Getting a first date is not easy. I think back to my younger days and I
didn’t really have a lot of first dates. Most of the time when I dated
someone it was because we hung out in the same crowd. We’d see each
other out on occasion and if we liked each other, eventually we’d start

3. dating. There really wasn’t a lot of the formality of asking someone out
on a first date.
Technology has obviously come a long way and brought some tools for
dating along with it. Sites like Match.com are popular as well as Tinder
and a whole host of others. While it is certainly easier to see who’s
available, it doesn’t make the actual first date any less daunting
sometimes.
I have a few friends who have dipped their toe into the dating waters
after divorce. To say it’s intimidating is putting it mildly.
One of my friends joined Match.com several years ago and told me it
was basically like having a part time job. She talked about how she had
to build her profile, set her parameters, and basically set things up the
first time.
Apparently setting up the account and her profile was the easy part. The
hard part was wading through the messages and winks and so forth. She
said she spent 2+ hours a day managing the dating website. All this
before she even decided to go on that first date. That’s not easy while
working full time and raising kids.
I have a guy friend that has been divorced for over 6 years. He hasn’t
exactly given up on dating but doesn’t put any energy into it. He says
he’s gone on enough first dates to last a lifetime. He’s told me it is
simply a lot of effort for two busy adults to find the time and energy to
go out on dates.
The point here is that getting that first date is certainly not easy these
days. It’s important to be prepared when you do have the opportunity for
a first date.
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4. ➢ The right approach
Taking the right approach on a first date is essential. Of course you want
things to go well, but at the same time there’s a lot to learn and find out
about the other person.
A couple of things to keep in mind as your first date approaches:
First of all, don’t overthink it.
I have certainly been guilty of overthinking things and creating analysis
paralysis. When you think about something too much, you tend to
examine every little detail and worry over things that you shouldn’t.
When you do this, you become less natural and more uptight. Remember
that staying inside your own head all the time is not the best place to be.
Secondly, remember to have fun.
When you approach a date with more of a fun attitude, it takes some of
the pressure off. Tell yourself that this is an adventure and you will
enjoy it.
If you worry too much about coming off perfect, you’ll forget to loosen
up and have fun.
If you don’t particularly like the person after the first date that’s okay,
you’ve learned what you don’t like. And that’s just as important as
figuring out what you do like.
Finally, being prepared will help you enjoy the date more.
I’m not saying you have to study like it’s a test. What I am saying is if
you feel at least semi confident going into the date, that will typically
lead to a better time.
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5. When we are confident, we feel more relaxed. When we are relaxed, we
have more fun. Which leads us to having fun topics to talk about on the
first date.
➢ 19 interesting topics to talk about
I’m going to start with 10 fun topics to talk about on a first date, and
then you can take a look at another 9 you might want to bring up.
➢ Admit you’re a little bit nervous. Do this at the start of the date.
More than likely the other person will admit to being a bit nervous as
well. This will help relieve some of the pressure and create a mutual
laugh.
➢ Where did you grow up or where do you call home. This is great to
learn where someone was born and where they feel home is. Many
times these are two different things. Plus it helps you understand
where someone has been over the course of their life.
➢ Do you have a favorite place to visit. Some people like beaches,
some people like mountains. Others like going to a big city every year
while others like backpacking in their favorite woods.
➢ What do you have on your bucket list. Some people have active
bucket lists where they try to cross something off every few years.
Other people don’t have a formal bucket list, just a few ideas of what
they’d like to do.
➢ What’s the scariest thing you’ve ever done. For some people, this
is giving a speech in front of hundreds of people. The especially
brave of us might have jumped out of a plane and been terrified the
first time only to find out they love it.
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6. ➢ A go to drink. This doesn’t necessarily have to be alcohol or beer. So
many folks are coffee connoisseurs these days. I personally know 2
people at work who know tea inside and out.
➢ What makes you laugh. This is one of my personal favorites. There
is nothing better than hearing someone you know laugh in that way
that you know really touches them. Could be a certain movie (in my
case something along the lines of ‘Tommy Boy’), could be watching
video’s of cats getting scared and jumping in the air, might be a baby
laughing. We all have things that seriously tickle our funny bone.
➢ What do you like to do when you aren’t at work. A lot of people
will say exercise and that’s great. Living a healthy lifestyle is a good
thing. Usually there’re some other things besides that as well.
Personally I like going to concerts as much as my schedule allows.
The former drummer in me lives vicariously through concerts.
➢ Who are the people in your tribe. Some folks are very close to their
families whether it’s their kids or their siblings. Other people don’t
feel very connected to their family and have created their own family.
Having a strong social network is a very good thing.
➢ Do you like to cook and if so, what are your favorite things to
cook. I’m partial to grilling as I know a lot of other guys that are. I’m
also pretty handy with a crock pot and lately I’ve been experimenting
with baked casserole dishes. I enjoy meal prepping and can say I’ve
gotten my fair share of compliments on my paleo frittata.
➢ Do you stay in touch with your childhood friends. This is a great
question and a fun topic. Personally I have 4 friends from my days of
youth that I stay in touch with and still consider very good friends.
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7. I have a few guys friends I’ve made over the past few years who have
no clue what their childhood pals are up to much less talk to them.
Life gets in the way sometimes. If someone does stay in touch with
friends from when they were kids, it could give you a glimpse into
their childhood.
➢ What were you like as a kid. What a wonderful way to continue to
find out about someone’s youth. Were they the class clown or bully?
Maybe they were super shy until they got into high school. Personally
I was an art nerd all through high school and fairly withdrawn until
my senior year. A popular girl took a liking to me for some reason I’ll
never know and next thing you know I was with the cool kids. Go
figure.
➢ What’s your favorite movie. Most people I know like movies or
Netflix shows. Not everyone but most people. It’s easy to talk about
movies or shows as well.
➢ If you could have your dream job, what would it be. Some people
are working their dream job but let’s be honest, most people aren’t.
Even if someone really likes their job, usually there’s a thing or two
that would make it better.
➢ What’s your least favorite household chore. For most of us chores
are a fact of life. They take up a portion of our weekends or after
work. I’m fine mowing and actually don’t mind cleaning bathrooms
but really dislike vacuuming. What do you like to splurge on. There
are people who love to clothes shop, others that have vast music
collections, others that go on a great trip once a year. This gives you a
peek inside what the other person really enjoys.
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8. ➢ How do you spend your holidays. You’ll find of course that many
of us spend our holiday time with our families. Which family
members will tell you who your date likes to spend time with. Maybe
they do some holidays with families or come from divorced parents
and rotate family holidays.
➢ What subject do you know really well. I call myself the college of
musical knowledge because I can name the title and artist of most
songs I hear on the radio as well as the approximate year the song was
released. What subject do you know really well?
➢ Describe your perfect day. Some people’s version of a perfect day is
laying on the beach. For others it might be binge watching a Netflix
show. For me it’s being out and about on a sunny Saturday with
friends and family finished by a BBQ on my deck relaxing as the sun
goes down.
There you have it, 19 fun topics to talk about on a first date.
➢ 5 Topics to definitely avoid
Now let’s take a look at a few topics you definitely want to avoid on a
first date.
➢ Politics – I think this one pretty much goes without saying. This is
a topic best left for later if the dates continue. Discussing politics
on a first date is a big no no.
➢ Religion – Honestly not too far behind politics. This subject can
lead to many a heated debate. Leave it for now.
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9. ➢ Your ex – Yes, your ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend. Nobody likes
hearing you complain about your ex and it’s definitely not going to
get you any points on a first date.
➢ Money – This is an area that can be a bit sensitive as well. Don’t
want anyone thinking you’re bragging about how much you make
nor it is great to initially discuss how you had to borrow $50 from
your mom for this date.
➢ Sex – Just no. Not on a first date. Plenty of time for this later if
things go well.
➢ Your must have list – It’s a first date, not your therapist. The
person sitting across the table from you doesn’t want to hear that
you’re looking for a guy or girl that’s either a doctor or a lawyer,
loves cats, visits his/her parents every weekend, and has a secret
passion for gardening. Nobody wants to do a self-measurement
check on the first date.
Summing it up
There you have it, 19 interesting and fun topics to talk about on a first
date and a few you should definitely avoid.
Getting a first date is hard enough. Once you decide to go on a first date
make sure you approach it the right way. It’s about having fun, not
stressing about and over thinking everything.
If you have some topics to bring up on the first date, it will help you feel
more confident. When you feel confident, things should be more relaxed
and you’ll enjoy yourself more.
The next time you have a first date, take a look at this list of 19 topics to
talk about and remember a few to bring up. You’ll thank yourself later.
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