So you made it through the awkwardness of the first date. Congrats! As you prepare for date number two you\u2019re probably thinking, \u201cNow what are we going to talk about on a second date?\u201d After all the first date is about hitting all those primo convo topics like, job, family, and what\u2019s on your Netflix queue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Though you\u2019re still getting to know one another, the second date is about peeling back the layers of your date and digging deeper into who they are, and vice versa. You want to keep things light and interesting, but you also want to keep building momentum and intimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The good new is that second dates should be less nerve-wrecking than the first one (phew!) which means this is a great opportunity to really let your guard down and let your date get to know more about who you are, as well as to show them that you\u2019re someone who they can trust to be more of themselves in front of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re still scratching your head about what to talk about, here are five things to discuss to avoid those awkward silences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. The \u201cCall Back\u201d Topic 2. The \u201cGood Memories\u201d Topic 3. The \u201cHopes and Dreams\u201d Topic 4. The \u201cFunniest Thing I Ever Did\u201d Topic 5. The \u201cWhat Do You Like About Your Life\u201d Topic The first date might be crucial, but it\u2019s the second date that serves as the best way to really get a sense of the love potential between you and your new match. By furthering your conversations while also keeping things fun with your date, you\u2019ll find that date number two is both meaningful and insightful, which will help you answer the ultimate question: should you go out on a third date?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Some things to bring up while you’re still getting to know each other. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":61,"featured_media":16455,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[884],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16454","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dating-advice"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\n<\/strong>Chances are you\u2019ve been chatting with your date back and forth since the first date, which means you can \u201ccall back\u201d to something they\u2019ve mentioned to you before. Maybe they talked about an important business meeting they were dreading, or maybe they told you how excited they were about their sister\u2019s upcoming wedding. Talking about something they confided in you shows not only that you were listening and paying attention (bonus points!) but also that you care (double bonus points!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/strong>You can still refer to topics you discussed on your first date\u2014like their family or college life\u2014but now that you know each other a bit better, you can dig deeper and ask more probing questions about them. Ideally, you want to stay as positive as possible, which is why asking them, \u201cWhat\u2019s your favorite memory from your parents\u2019 cabin?\u201d or \u201cWhat\u2019s a good memory from your travel abroad experience\u201d are good options. You\u2019re keeping things light while also getting to know them better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/strong>Talking about your hopes and dreams not only leads to a fascinating discussion, but it will also reveal more about your date and whether or not your dreams sync up. You can go as deep as \u201cWhere do you see yourself in five years?\u201d to \u201cWhat\u2019s your dream vacation?\u201d This topic will let you know pretty quickly if your date\u2019s goals\u2014or lack thereof\u2014are something you can get onboard with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/strong>Again, you want to keep things light with the second date. Laughing is a terrific bonding mechanism between two people, which is why you want to bust out \u201cthe funniest thing I ever did\u201d story. Share yours first so that your date will feel comfortable sharing theirs. For the most part, you want to stay as PG-rated as possible but if you feel like your date can handle it, then go ahead and tell that raunchy story. Just don\u2019t make it too personal or private. Boundaries are important too, people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/strong>When it comes to dating, it\u2019s really easy to get caught with talks of the past, like sharing childhood memories, as well as what the future might hold. But it\u2019s actually the present moment that not only matters, but divulges, the most. Which is why asking your date what they like most about their life is super intriguing. Inquire about their passions, pets, and\/or what they love to do on a Sunday morning. Who knows? You might discover you have similar passions, which is almost as attractive as watching your date light up when they talk about their dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n