Comments on: 10 First Date Conversation Starters http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/quipstipsachievinggoals/love-relationships/10-first-date-conversation-starters/ Where inspirational quotations meet practical life tips, and live happily ever after. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:06:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/quipstipsachievinggoals/love-relationships/10-first-date-conversation-starters/comment-page-1/#comment-8498 Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:04:23 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/?p=244#comment-8498 Oliver, Thanks for your tip for first date conversations -- I'm just getting back from a 2 week vacation in Maui, and could probably talk about it for hours :-) Laurie Oliver,

Thanks for your tip for first date conversations — I’m just getting back from a 2 week vacation in Maui, and could probably talk about it for hours :-)

Laurie

]]> By: Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/quipstipsachievinggoals/love-relationships/10-first-date-conversation-starters/comment-page-1/#comment-8497 Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:03:08 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/?p=244#comment-8497 Hi Evan, Funny -- this is an article I've been meaning to write! Conversation starters for married couples is a great idea...I'll write it and post the link here. Stay tuned :-) Laurie Hi Evan,

Funny — this is an article I’ve been meaning to write! Conversation starters for married couples is a great idea…I’ll write it and post the link here.

Stay tuned :-)

Laurie

]]> By: Oliver A. http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/quipstipsachievinggoals/love-relationships/10-first-date-conversation-starters/comment-page-1/#comment-8495 Oliver A. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:17:53 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/?p=244#comment-8495 Since my marriage split up three years ago, I've been going on tons of first dates! My favorite conversation starter is travel. I've been visiting different countries since I was 14, and love sharing travel stories with my dates. These tips are good too, of course. Since my marriage split up three years ago, I’ve been going on tons of first dates! My favorite conversation starter is travel. I’ve been visiting different countries since I was 14, and love sharing travel stories with my dates.

These tips are good too, of course.

]]> By: Evan Jones http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/quipstipsachievinggoals/love-relationships/10-first-date-conversation-starters/comment-page-1/#comment-8459 Evan Jones Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:19:10 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/?p=244#comment-8459 Hi Laurie, How about some tips for making conversation with your spouse? We've been married for 10 years and don't seem to have anything to talk about besides the kids. Evan Hi Laurie,

How about some tips for making conversation with your spouse? We’ve been married for 10 years and don’t seem to have anything to talk about besides the kids.

Evan

]]> By: Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/quipstipsachievinggoals/love-relationships/10-first-date-conversation-starters/comment-page-1/#comment-8438 Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:03:30 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/?p=244#comment-8438 Leah, Thanks for your tip for men who are dating. I agree that making conversation on the first date (and ALL other times spent together, even after getting married!) is about being sincerely interested in the other person. This is a solid foundation for a happy relationship. Laurie Leah,

Thanks for your tip for men who are dating. I agree that making conversation on the first date (and ALL other times spent together, even after getting married!) is about being sincerely interested in the other person. This is a solid foundation for a happy relationship.

Laurie

]]> By: Leah http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/quipstipsachievinggoals/love-relationships/10-first-date-conversation-starters/comment-page-1/#comment-8421 Leah Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:53:17 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/?p=244#comment-8421 The best way to start and hold a conversation on a first date is to be interested in the other person. I went on a date last night with a guy I met at church, and all he wanted to talk about was his job, home, and car. He didn't ask me a single question about myself, and I never want to see him again. For all you dating men: get interested in the woman you're with! Leah The best way to start and hold a conversation on a first date is to be interested in the other person. I went on a date last night with a guy I met at church, and all he wanted to talk about was his job, home, and car. He didn’t ask me a single question about myself, and I never want to see him again.

For all you dating men: get interested in the woman you’re with!

Leah

]]> By: Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/quipstipsachievinggoals/love-relationships/10-first-date-conversation-starters/comment-page-1/#comment-8121 Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:04:09 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/?p=244#comment-8121 Just a reminder to BE YOURSELF when you're on a first date. I know how nerve-racking dating can be, but if you can relax and let your authentic self come through, you'll enjoy it much more! Just a reminder to BE YOURSELF when you’re on a first date. I know how nerve-racking dating can be, but if you can relax and let your authentic self come through, you’ll enjoy it much more!

]]> By: Joey http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/quipstipsachievinggoals/love-relationships/10-first-date-conversation-starters/comment-page-1/#comment-7882 Joey Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:45:07 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/?p=244#comment-7882 For another related article about making conversation on the first date, click my name. It takes you to NaturallySeduce, and I found it very helpful enjoy! For another related article about making conversation on the first date, click my name. It takes you to NaturallySeduce, and I found it very helpful enjoy!

]]> By: Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/quipstipsachievinggoals/love-relationships/10-first-date-conversation-starters/comment-page-1/#comment-6941 Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:11:15 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/?p=244#comment-6941 Hi Karlene, This is a very interesting question -- quite the dilemma! My initial reaction would be to hesitate to meet a man for the first time (the first date!) with his friends around. I totally agree, it's not a great way to get to know each other. Also, it sounds a little "youngish" (immature?), to meet up with friends around. By age 42, adults should be eager to date without their friends around! On the other hand, he may just want to squeeze in as much as he can while he's in town...and thus he wants to bring everyone together for one fun night. That's not necessarily a bad thing; and, you will see a whole different side of him if you spend time with him and his friends. If I were you, I'd say exactly what you said here. You want to meet him, but feel more comfortable if you meet him alone. Perhaps you can meet him for a drink an hour or two before he's booked to meet his college buddies. I also suggest not commiting to meeting his friends -- I'd just arrange a drink and leave the next part of the evening open. I hope this helps a little, and I'd love to hear how it goes! Best wishes, Laurie Hi Karlene,

This is a very interesting question — quite the dilemma!

My initial reaction would be to hesitate to meet a man for the first time (the first date!) with his friends around. I totally agree, it’s not a great way to get to know each other. Also, it sounds a little “youngish” (immature?), to meet up with friends around. By age 42, adults should be eager to date without their friends around!

On the other hand, he may just want to squeeze in as much as he can while he’s in town…and thus he wants to bring everyone together for one fun night. That’s not necessarily a bad thing; and, you will see a whole different side of him if you spend time with him and his friends.

If I were you, I’d say exactly what you said here. You want to meet him, but feel more comfortable if you meet him alone. Perhaps you can meet him for a drink an hour or two before he’s booked to meet his college buddies. I also suggest not commiting to meeting his friends — I’d just arrange a drink and leave the next part of the evening open.

I hope this helps a little, and I’d love to hear how it goes!

Best wishes,
Laurie

]]> By: Karlene Corneliusen http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/quipstipsachievinggoals/love-relationships/10-first-date-conversation-starters/comment-page-1/#comment-6935 Karlene Corneliusen Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:44:59 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/?p=244#comment-6935 I'm a 48 year old attractive woman who's been divorced for a little over 4 years now. I was married most of my adult life and now find it difficult to date, simply because I don't know how! I'm not one to hang out in bars, that's not exactly where I'd like to find a partner in life. I recently joined an on-line dating site and met a man a few yrs younger than me (he's 42) and lives about an hour from me. After a few emails and a conversation on the phone, he's asked me to join him and a few friends this Sat. night. He's going to be in town getting together with a few of his old college buddies. I told him I didn't want to intrude on his night out with his friends, but he insisted he wanted me to come. I'm not sure how to deal with this situation, as it will be our first meeting and technically, our "first date". I'm a rather outgoing person, so meeting his friends isn't that big of an issue for me, however I don't think it's going to offer much of an opportunity for us to have a "get to know each other" session. I really would like to meet this man, but am hesitant about this particularl meeting. Do you have any advice on how I should handle a situation like this? It's a new one for me and I don't want to monopolize his time with his friends but at the same time I'd like to get to know him and hope for a second date with him. Please help...I really need it!! Thank you, Sincerely, Karlene Corneliusen I’m a 48 year old attractive woman who’s been divorced for a little over 4 years now. I was married most of my adult life and now find it difficult to date, simply because I don’t know how! I’m not one to hang out in bars, that’s not exactly where I’d like to find a partner in life. I recently joined an on-line dating site and met a man a few yrs younger than me (he’s 42) and lives about an hour from me. After a few emails and a conversation on the phone, he’s asked me to join him and a few friends this Sat. night. He’s going to be in town getting together with a few of his old college buddies. I told him I didn’t want to intrude on his night out with his friends, but he insisted he wanted me to come. I’m not sure how to deal with this situation, as it will be our first meeting and technically, our “first date”. I’m a rather outgoing person, so meeting his friends isn’t that big of an issue for me, however I don’t think it’s going to offer much of an opportunity for us to have a “get to know each other” session. I really would like to meet this man, but am hesitant about this particularl meeting. Do you have any advice on how I should handle a situation like this? It’s a new one for me and I don’t want to monopolize his time with his friends but at the same time I’d like to get to know him and hope for a second date with him. Please help…I really need it!!

Thank you,
Sincerely,
Karlene Corneliusen

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