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A list of things to talk about on a first date needed.

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LeonoraCora · 02/02/2017 21:29

I need to jot some down to memory so there's no awkward silences Grin

Anyone ideas?

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TrollTheRespawnJeremy · 02/02/2017 21:30

Just ask lots of questions. Favourite holidays, bucket list places, weird interests, favourite foods - worst foods. The list is massive.

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LeonoraCora · 02/02/2017 21:35

I'm not a master at flowing conversation. Am feeling a little nervous.

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TrollTheRespawnJeremy · 02/02/2017 21:36

Nervous is normal. But he should be working at the convo too!

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HeddaGarbled · 02/02/2017 21:38

Oh bless you. Good advice above but try not to bombard him or her with questions or it can feel a bit like an interview/interrogation. Also don't think it's entirely your responsibility to keep up an endless stream of chat. Leave a few gaps for him/her to introduce some topics as well. Music you like, any films you've seen recently or books you've read, your job, interesting places you've visited. Good luck.

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LeonoraCora · 02/02/2017 21:39

Sorry she. Both women x

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LeonoraCora · 02/02/2017 21:40

We've been talking for a week and its been really easy. I'm better at online chatting than in person. I tend to get a little flustered.

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motherinferior · 02/02/2017 22:15

I'd do Brexit and Trump. Forget all those idiotic rules about not discussing politics - you need to know where you stand and they'll keep you going for hours.

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Dieu · 02/02/2017 23:25

Inspiration for their OLD username can be a good one, particularly if unusual!

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DJKKSlider · 02/02/2017 23:27

Who's your favourite pony? Oh you don't like My Little Pony?

Can I have the cheque please?

Grin

First thing inwoukd strongly suggest is emitting nervousness. They'll be the same. It will cut that nervousness down to something g to laugh at, not worry about. Iyswim.
Then ask questions, listen, converse on the answers given.

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DJKKSlider · 02/02/2017 23:28

Emitting? Wtf? I meant admitting nervousness.

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OFFFS · 02/02/2017 23:42

Things you like, music, films, hobbies, pets, whatever it is. All you're doing is trying to find common ground.

It's a conversation. That is all. :)

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LeonoraCora · 02/02/2017 23:43

DJKK 😂

Rainbow dash btw.

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DJKKSlider · 03/02/2017 09:12

Op... Rainbow Dash... Really?

Pinkie is clearly the best, followed by Derpy, then Dashie.

Maybe I'll not jump out of the toilet window, but I may have to play every pinkie MLP episode until you agree.... Or going crazy.... Which ever comes first. Grin

Joking aside, good luck on the date, hope it goes as well as you want it too.
(PS.... Take Cupcakes....)

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noego · 03/02/2017 16:18

Same age? Childhood memories. Music tastes, hobbies, books, films. things that happened at school. Families, fashion, food dislikes and likes
Discovering what you have in common.

That should last more than 5 minutes.

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