So when Reddit user Velcroshell asked everyone on the platform to share the things they’d heard on a first date that prevented a second one, the responses started pouring in. Continue scrolling to check out the submissions, and don’t miss the chat we had with therapist Jourdan Travers. You’ll find it in between the stories.
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According to her, if you want to know if things are going well, ask yourself if your date is genuinely interested in learning more about you and if they ask questions and answer the questions you ask them.
“First dates are meant for getting to know a person and seeing if there’s a connection or the potential for one,” Travers told Bored Panda. “Do you share similar interests, hobbies, or a sense of humor? It’s an opportunity to keep things casual, without the pressure of a fancy dinner or adventure followed by an expectation of intimacy.”
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Together with his team, Moran conducted two studies. One looked at the actions used on a first date and the other determined how effective they were. For the first study, participants were asked to list behaviors they believed would lead to successful first dates. The second involved coding the dating behaviors from the Netflix show “Dating Around” to rank their power in landing a second date.
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“The purpose of a first date is to get to know the other person and see if there’s potential for a connection. While discussions about money, sex, religion, and politics are important, they’re not necessary during the initial meeting.” You can delve into these subjects later, after the two of you have already established some rapport.
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