Relationships

Why You Should Talk About Taboo Topics On A First Date (And How To Ask The Right Questions)

You've probably heard that it’s taboo to bring up topics like religion, money, or politics on a first date. But if someone is turned off by you bringing up these topics, maybe that's a good thing.

By Ella Carroll-Smith4 min read
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First dates can be stressful, especially if it’s a blind date or the two of you met online. If that’s the case, then you probably don’t know much about each other going in. Even if you met through mutual friends or you’ve known this guy for a while, a first date is a very different environment. It’s a romantic setting with just the two of you where the stakes are suddenly heightened and you’re hyper-focused on making a good impression.