Finding a conversation-starting topic on a first date can be difficult, so to help get things rolling we’ve gathered up some essential first date questions here to get you going.
1. Where would You Fly Today (If You Could Board an Airplane Right Away, Which Destination Would It Be?)
This question can give insight into your date’s character, according to relationship expert Sarah Jones of Introverted Alpha. If she names specific destinations, this can help plan future trips together or reveal that travel is an integral part of her life; conversely a generic response like “nowhere” might reveal she prefers staying home than venturing off and exploring new lands.
2. What Are Your Hobbies? Understanding a date’s passions and pursuits is an integral component of dating. By understanding which activities they participate in, you’ll gain more insight into their personality and whether or not they fit with your lifestyle – plus it gives an indicator as to their core values – such as being an adrenaline junkie; knowing this can help determine if you share similar enthusiasm for thrills and adventure!
3. What’s something you love to do that few people know about?
This question can be an effective way to start discussing common interests between both of you. If they tell you they enjoy painting or poetry-writing, suggest that both of you create something artistic together; or if hiking is their thing, ask if you would like to explore a new trail together.
4. What Is Your Favorite Food? Everyone likes food, so asking this question of your date can be an effective way of discovering their culinary preferences and setting an icebreaker conversation in motion if both parties share similar tastes or restaurants that they both appreciate.
5. What Are Your Major Deal Breakers? In order to establish a long-term relationship, it’s essential that both partners discuss any deal breakers early. Otherwise, conflicts will likely arise years later; so if either of you firmly hold opposing views regarding children or certain foods – make sure these concerns are raised on both sides.
There are plenty of deep first date questions you can pose to gain more information about your potential partner, but be wary not to turn the date into a psychoanalysis session! Keep conversations lighthearted and fun; your date will likely respond better when asked more probing questions in future dates. Good luck!
