If you’ve used Bumble, Hinge or Tinder, you’ll be familiar with online dating questions. They’re what you ask to get to know the person you’ve matched with.

No matter what dating app you use, it’s always handy to know what to send the other person. That’s why we compiled this list of questions to ask while online dating.

They provide you with some great ways to start a conversation with whoever you match with and keep it going. Making a connection online isn’t easy but we believe these questions for dating can help.

If you want to know how to keep your matches chatting for longer and, hopefully, set up some dates, these are the questions you need to be asking.

Best Online Dating Questions

1. What’s the worst one-liner someone has sent you to start a conversation?

2. When you first saw my profile picture, what did you think?

3. If you could buy a plane ticket right now to anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? 

4. What was your first impression of me when we started speaking? 

5. Why were you attracted to me specifically? 

6. What’s the funniest online dating story you have? 

7.  What do you think of Tinder, Bumble, Hinge etc.?

8. What hidden talent do you have that not many people know of?

9. What’s your idea of a perfect first date?

10. What did you like most about my profile? 

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11. What’s something you could talk about for hours? 

12. Do you prefer to have nights in or nights out?

13. If you won $1 million, how would you spend it?

14. What do you like to do when you’re not working?

15. What’s one thing in your life right now you couldn’t live without? 

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16. If you could change one decision from your past, what would it be and why? 

17. Do you enjoy hiking and being outdoors?

18. What’s something you’re good at? 

19. What’s something worth watching on Netflix? 

20. What’s one thing you wish women knew about men? 

21. What’s one thing you wish men knew about women? 

22. What dreams do you have for the future?

23. How did you come up with your profile name? 

24. Have you ever been genuinely scared by someone while speaking to them online? 

25. Do your family live near to you? 

26. If you could spend all day doing one activity, what would it be and why? 

27. Have you ever met someone off an online dating site in person, and they looked nothing like their profile picture? 

28. Do you enjoy what you do for work right now, or do you wish you were doing something else? 

29. How do you like online dating?

30. Where did you go to school? 

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31. If you had the choice of any superpower, which one would you choose and why? 

32. What’s a funny story you’ve been involved in? 

33. What’s your favorite movie? 

34. Do you see yourself as an adventurous person? 

35. What food could you eat repeatedly and never get bored? 

36. Do you like scary movies?

37. Where are you from originally?

38. Do you see yourself as a romantic person? 

39. What movie scene is always guaranteed to make you laugh? 

40. Do you have any pets at home? 

41. Are you an optimistic or pessimistic person? 

42. Where do you currently work?

43. What hobbies do you have? 

44. What motivates you every day when you wake up? 

45. What’s your most bizarre quirk? 

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46. What’s your usual Saturday night? 

47. Are you religious? 

48. What’s your favorite drink on a night out? 

49. Why is someone as great as you on here? 

50. What has been your favorite age so far, and why?

51. What’s the best concert you’ve ever been to? 

52. Do you enjoy working out? 

53. What shows have you binged watched recently? 

54. What are you passionate about? 

55. What are you most proud of in your life? 

56. Are you close to your family?

57. What’s your story?

58. Where would you like to go on a date? 

59. Have you met other people off dating sites before? 

60. What’s one YouTube video you would recommend? 

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61. What’s something that makes you angry? 

62. What’s your favorite cocktail? 

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63. Where were you born? 

64. Where did you live when you were growing up? 

65. Do you have any brothers or sisters? 

66. Did you have a childhood pet? 

67. Do you speak any different languages? 

68. What’s the best thing about the job you do right now? 

69. What nicknames do people have for you? 

70. Where has been the best place you’ve travelled to? 

71. Do you have any tattoos or piercings? 

72. What’s your favorite childhood memory? 

73. Did you have a career in mind when you were growing up? 

74. Were you a nerd or a cool kid growing up? 

75. Who was your role model growing up? 

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76. What subject did you enjoy most in school? 

77. What fears do you have about dating? 

78. What do you think your friends would say your best quality is? 

79. How would your friends describe you in three words? 

80. How long ago was your last relationship? 

81. How many girls have you been with in the past? 

82. Have you ever been dumped, or are you usually the person that ends the relationship? 

83. What’s a big no in any relationship? 

84. Are you good at dating? 

85. What’s the most romantic thing you’ve ever done for a girl? 

86. What annoys you in a relationship? 

87. Have you ever seen something you can’t explain? 

88. What star sign are you? 

89. What car do you currently have? 

90. What’s your favorite cuisine to eat? 

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91. What book has had a significant impact on your life? 

92. What’s your favorite genre of music? 

93. What does a perfect weekend look like to you? 

94. Would you like to meet so we can have a conversation in person? 

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95. What’s something that’s happening in the next month you’re excited about? 

96. Would you describe yourself as an early bird or a night owl? 

97. How long will it take you to get ready before we go on a date together? 

98. What’s the best piece of life advice you’ve ever received? 

99. What qualities do you value most in a potential partner? 

100. What goals do you have this year? 

101. What’s something you can never compromise when you’re in a relationship? 

102. What have your past relationships taught you? 

103. If you could have any actress to play you in a film about your life, who would you pick and why? 

104. How many times have you been asked to send nudes? 

105. Are you an outgoing person or a shy person? 

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106. What’s your favorite restaurant in the area? 

107. Tell me the most random fact about yourself? 

108. Describe yourself to me in emojis? 

109. What’s something currently you don’t get the hype about? 

110. What’s meme/TikTok always makes you laugh? 

111. What’s your favorite recipe to cook for someone you’re dating? 

112. What do you think is the soundtrack of your life? 

113. Who’s your biggest celebrity crush? 

114. If you had to choose between Instagram and Netflix, which would you choose to keep? 

115. What’s the most extreme thing on your bucket list? 

116. If your best friend had to describe you in one sentence, what would they say?

117. What’s the worst lie you’ve told while on a date to escape? 

118. What moment in your life when you think of it makes you cringe? 

119. What level of commitment are you looking for now? 

120. What college did you go to? 

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The online dating culture is here, and it’s here to stay. 

But despite being ubiquitous, I'm sure we can all agree that online dating is a difficult task. It can be uncomfortable and super awkward at times. If you really think about it, you can understand why. 

It’s a process that requires you to decide whether or not you like this person enough to physically meet them - which is a big step. Especially given that during pandemic times, all of your communication has been online or virtual. 

It can lead you to think about the possibility of dry conversation and annoying responses when you finally meet, which is enough to make you think twice. 

So, wouldn’t you say it’s better to be over-prepared than under prepared? 

You can do this by asking the right questions, the ones you really want to know - the ones that will put your mind (somewhat) to rest. 

My experience 

Over the years I’ve used dating apps on and off, and well let’s just say I’ve had a lot of trial and error situations. 

A lot of thinking “maybe the next one” or “I wish I’d known that beforehand”. 

But don’t lose hope. 

There was one tactic I used r to get a feel for the person I wanted to meet up with. 

I would randomly ask a question mid-conversation meaning that they would have to reply and answer the inquiry for the conversation to continue. Of course, I pre-warned them early on in the getting to know each other stage that it was a thing I liked to do - I’m not that mean! 

It sort of relieved some of the awkward pressure of wanting to know things about the other but not wanting it to come across as an intense interrogation. 

In fact, a lot of people would agree it was a fun way to go about the whole situation before meeting up for the first time. 

So what are these fabulous questions I would ask?

1. What are your motivations for getting out of bed in the morning?

This question is number one.  It’s such a good conversation starter. So throw away that generic “Hey, you’re cute, let’s get together ” and get some depth going right from the get-go. 

I’m telling you, everyone has something that gets them motivated to get out of bed in the morning. I mean they have to - why else would you leave those warm sheets and cozy pillows?

This tells the person you’re trying to connect with that you  want to get to know them, want to learn about what makes them tick. It shows you care, which is never a bad thing. 

2. Who’s your biggest role model? 

A hard, but equally important question. It’s a question that generally does well with the online dating community. 

Everyone has some they admire. From celebrities, entrepreneurs, writers, to parents, siblings and even friends or family. Understanding which influential figures are important to your date is hugely beneficial in terms of connection and engagement. It gives you something to chat about - something that’s important to your date. 

And as a bonus, you’ll score big dating points. 

3. Did you go to college/university? If so, where and why? 

Not everyone has their education plastered all over their dating profile - I mean why would they?

Missing details like this make for great ‘get to know you’ questions. You can dive in deep and find out if they went to one of those fancy ivy-league type schools, or maybe even a party school. 

You can follow up with trying to find out their motivations for going to that school. Was it because of the courses they offer? Or was it because their friends went there and they couldn’t handle being apart?

Knowing something like where a person went to school, and even why they chose the professional path they chose, helps you to see what drives a person to make certain decisions. Understanding what influences their life and trajectory. 

4. What is the weirdest talent or quirk you have?

This is a fun one to find out - that is if they’re willing to confess. 

There’s not one person out there that doesn’t have a talent or quirk of some sort. Whether it be legitimate or funny and embarrassing, we all have at least one. Asking these questions and getting a real answer gives your date the opportunity for your date to shine. 

You’ll know something that’s unique (and potentially entertaining) which probably isn’t known to a lot of people. It will instantly bring you closer and more intimate. 

If they’re actually willing to divulge the answer, then you know they are an open and welcoming person. Just be prepared for the question to be sent back your way so get your answer planned out and ready to go. 

5. What is your favourite book, movie or TV show (series) and why? 

Yes, I know this question is totally unoriginal but it’s a classic - and for good reason. 

To me, as a film fanatic and complete book worm, this question is up there as one of the most important ones to ask. I need to know if this person is going to enjoy binge-watching the same shows and movies as me - ultimately leading to lazy Sundays on the sofa with Netflix. 

This question is a great ice-breaker at the start of your date. It’ll get them feeling comfortable talking about something they’re familiar with and enjoy, Who knows, some of the answers you might share in common!

6. Why are you here?

This question sounds very forward and can be misinterpreted in different ways so let me clarify. 

What I mean by ‘here’ is the online dating space you’ve used to match with this person. You’ll need to ask this question pretty early on in order to help you weed out and establish a person’s dating intentions. Are they just looking for a hook-up and fun? Or are they here to actually find a committed relationship?

It’s important that this is figured out pretty early on so that you’re not wasting your time. You could be looking for  the opposite of what they’re looking for and vice versa. So best to get clarity from the start. 

7. What is your go-to drink on a night out?

This  is another pretty standard question. 

But figuring out the other person’s drinking style can be key! This way you’ll have an idea of whether, on your first date you’ll be getting wine drunk, splitting pitchers, tasting cocktails or enjoying a classic ice cold cola? 

As most first dates happen in bars and restaurants it’s important to know which to expect. With the knowledge of what to expect, you’re  prepared and ready for the exciting night ahead. 

Not to mention, once you find out the answer to this question you’ll be more equipped to plan a date suited around the likes of the person joining you. 

8. What does your typical Saturday night look like? 

If I’m honest this is a super low-key and fun way of asking your match “are you a player, party animal, Netflix obsessed, take-out kind of person”, or something else entirely?

Obviously, each answer comes with its own set of pros and cons, but I suppose that this one’s all down to personal preference and taste.

9. What is your favourite type of vacation?

Adrenaline junkie, beach bum or explorer? 

Not only is it good to know what sort of vacation you’d be in for if it works out well between you and your date, but it also acts as a very engaging topic to talk about. 

You’ll get them talking about past travel experiences, perhaps places you’ve been, perhaps places you want to go but haven’t had the chance to visit yet. 

This will give you an insight as to the type of person they are. Whether or not they are adventurous or just content with simplicity. 

It’s helpful to keep in mind that although having someone who likes the same sort of vacations as you, it might also be great to find someone who doesn’t. Hear me out. Someone who you can explore a different way of spending your time on holiday, show you a different way of travel and you them. Sounds like fun if you ask me!   

There isn’t really a right or a wrong way to answer this question. Like most things, it’s all down to how they are as a person, your connection and the vibe given off when talking about it all. 

10. Would you rather have toes for fingers or fingers for toes? 

Silly question I know - but I bet you’re curious to know the answer, aren’t you? 

Random questions like this one are hilarious and they keep your date on their toes… or is it their fingers?

Funny questions are great tools that open the door to telling stories, sharing fears and even making jokes. It helps spark banter between you and your date  and form  some sort of connection. 

This is the time you can really use that imagination of yours and dive in deep with the “what if”. 

When Should You Ask Questions When Online Dating?

The Best Questions to Ask While Online Dating

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We live in the era where online dating is at its prime. There are tonnes of apps out there, and it seems like every day more pop up with a new and different angle. And while I've got no issues with online dating, it does take away the good ol' fashion way of finding 'the one' - in person. But we've seemed to have adapted to this online dating culture and I don't see it going away any time soon. 

Online dating is actually really hard and can be super awkward, let's be totally honest! Without having met a person, you have to determine whether or not you're both compatible enough to want to sit down with on an actual date. One of the best ways to determine how you're going to do that, is by asking the right questions that will put you somewhat at ease. 

I've used online dating apps on and off for awhile, and in one memorable situation prior to meeting up with the guy, we used to do this thing where he would ask me a random question, mid conversation, and I would have to answer then reply back. It was a fun way to get to know things about him before going out with him for the first time.

With that in mind, here are a few questions, that'll hopefully send you in the right direction on whether or not you are ready to meet the gorgeous person you've matched with online!

Has online dating ever felt like a never-ending stream of job interviews? You ask the same questions, get the same answers, and never really get that far in getting to know someone or validating if they’re worth your time for a date.

Good news—you’re not alone. But even better news is that we’re here to help. In this guide, we’re going to outline the best questions to ask when online dating. We’ll talk about questions to ask a new match (before you meet), questions to ask on a first date, and even get into some questions you should be asking of yourself before you take the leap into the realm of online dating. Also, we’ve added a section on questions that you shouldn’t ask, which can be just as important.

We’d ask if you’re ready to get started, but there are already enough amazing questions in this guide that we’ll spare you one more!

Questions to Ask a New Match

Talking to someone new online is exciting. You never know when you’re going to be talking to that special someone that you might spend a lot of time or even the rest of your life with. But how do you best get to know them? How do you make sure they’re worth your time for a first date? How do you make sure you’re setting yourself up for success?

Well, the answer to these questions is more questions. Here’s a lengthy collection of some of the best questions to ask a new match when dating online. Keep in mind that you don’t have to ask all of these, but just pick and choose the ones that are the most important to you. Also, feel free to reword them if you need to in order to better fit you.

• What are you passionate about in life?
• What short and long term goals do you have for your personal and professional life?
• Would you consider your values more traditional or progressive?
• What scares you/what’s your biggest fear in life?
• Are you religious? If so, how big of a role does it play in your life? (Yes, it’s okay to ask about this. Avoiding these topics because of antiquated guidance is just a waste of your time.)
• How do you like to spend your weekends and your free time?
• Ask questions about things on their profile that are interesting to you. (This also shows that you read their profile, which usually means big brownie points.) Example: I saw on your profile you said you love dogs. Do you have any pets?
• Are you a spontaneous person or a planner?
• Do you tend to focus more on the big picture or the little details?
• What do you do for a living/what kind of work do you do? (Notice we didn’t say “Where do you work?” That can be a little too personal when you’re first getting to know someone. There’s nothing wrong with asking what they do for a living, though. They are two distinctly different questions.)
• What’s your schedule normally like? (This is a great question to ask when you’re transitioning into looking to set up a potential first date. It’s also nice to know for general information.)
• Do you prefer going out or staying in more?

Questions to Ask on a First Date

Some people like to really get to know someone before they meet up, and some people like to chat for a very limited amount of time and get to know each other in person. If you are in the first group, you’ve already asked a lot of the questions in the previous section. If you’re in the latter section, make sure you use some of the questions from the first section on your first date since you probably haven’t asked many or any of them yet.

In addition, though, there are some great questions you can ask on a first date. These questions can also be asked online, but they’re ones we feel might be better to talk about in person.

• Tell me about your family. Are you close with your parents? Siblings? Big family or little family?
• How do you enjoy what you do for a living? What’s a typical day for you like?
• Do you have a lot of friends you split your time between or just a few close friends?
• What’s your biggest dating pet peeve?
• How long ago was your past relationship? (Note: don’t let this devolve into talking about exes. You just want to find out if you’re at risk for being a rebound.)
• How long have you been dating online? Any funny or awkward stories so far?
• What kind of food do you like to eat? Do you normally eat super healthy or are you a foodie?
• Did you grow up here? Is your family local?
• Do you enjoy traveling? What’s been your favorite trip so far? Anywhere you would like to go one day?

Questions You SHOULDN’T Ask

While there are so many great questions to ask a new match when dating online, there are quite a few that you should avoid. And these questions should also be avoided when it comes to a first date. Down the line, yes, these almost all will be important questions (with a few exceptions). However, they’re not great for someone you’re just meeting.

• Tell me about your last relationship/your ex.
• How much money do you make?
• Anything about politics. (The one exception here is if politics is just that incredibly important and critical to your life where you can’t spend a minute with someone who doesn’t share the same views as you.)
• Anything overtly sexual. (The exception here is if you met on the pretenses of a casual and physical relationship. If that wasn’t directly discussed online, though, keep it PG.)
• Where do you live? (Some people aren’t comfortable with this information early on, and you probably shouldn’t be either for safety reasons. A better question to ask is “What side of town do you live on?”)
• What did you like about me? What made you want to go on a date with me? (These sound like you’re fishing for a compliment and make you sound unconfident. They’re very unattractive questions to ask.)
• What kind of guys/girls do you typically date? (There’s just not a whole lot of good that can come out of this question.)
• Questions with no substance that you don’t really care about the answer to. For example, what’s your favorite color? While you’ll probably learn this down the road if you date this person, is that really critical to your first date or seeing if you want to go out with them? It’s the equivalent of talking about the weather (unless there is something out of the ordinary going on.)

What happens if my date or match asks me these questions?

It’s up to you how you react to that. Some people haven’t had the privilege of reading this guide and just might not know better. Always remember that you can politely decline answering and questions you don’t want to. Easy responses include:

• We can probably talk about that later if we see each other a few more times.
• I usually like to wait until later to talk about that topic.
• I’m not really comfortable talking about that just yet.

Questions to Ask Yourself

A lot of people jump headfirst into online dating without taking the time to get all their ducks in a row. And while we’re advocates for taking the plunge, there are some questions you can ask yourself before you get started to make sure you’re setting yourself up for success.

Here are several fantastic questions to ask yourself before you start dating online.

• Am I emotionally happy enough with myself to be vulnerable in a dating environment? Am I using dating to try and fill a hole in my life? Do I want a relationship or need one? (If it’s the latter, you should probably pump the brakes and work on you first. Relationships are supposed to be complimentary to your life and happiness. If it’s a want instead of a need, you’re good to go. If it’s the other way around, work on you first.
• What are my goals with online dating?
• Am I looking for something casual, serious, or in-between?
• What are my absolute deal breakers?
• Do I have a plan in place to safely date online? Read: Our Online Dating Safety Guide
• What am I comfortable doing?
  • Where do I stand with physical intimacy?
  • Am I comfortable giving out my phone number before the first date? (You can always chat on the app.)
• What am I looking for? (This may sound super basic, but the more exact and detailed you can get in your answer—the better. Know what your wants are and what your needs are. Be careful not to fall into the trap of creating a dating checklist that might make things harder for you.

The more of these questions you can have figured out before you get started with online dating, the better position you’re going to be in. It’s like the old country song says—”You’ve got to stand for something or you’ll fall for anything.”

The Bottom Line – Avoid the Interview

People get nervous on first dates. It’s inevitable, and it’s okay! The temptation in those situations can be to worry more about what you’re going to say and not actually listening.

When you ask these questions, listen to their answers. It’s great if you’re able to find follow up questions or even situations where you have things in common. Try and find the happy balance of talking and listening, and when you’re listening—actually listen and process what they’re saying. The worst thing you can do is just read through these questions one by one. That’s how you end up getting that unnatural job interview feel.

How can they then decide if they are really interested in continuing with the conversation? Well, there are many ways, and one of them involves asking a specific set of questions. With things looking up, and vaccination drives happening around the country, you can soon expect to meet your date in person, and before that happens, you can ask them these 21 interesting questions — brought to you by Tinder along with a leading psychologist, couple and relationship expert Matt Davies — to get to know them better. Read on.

1. Describe yourself in a tweet: A good way to help focus on the essentials — what comes to the mind first.

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2. Tell me the last three emojis you used: It tells you their prime/go-to/emotional states.

3. What’s something you just don’t understand the hype about? Reveals their character type and their attachment style. Are they an independent thinker?

4. Your 2021/go-to meme? Displays their understanding and attitudes to current events as well as their emotional responsiveness. Are they emotionally receptive and relatable?

5. Who do you reply to first — your mum, friend, or co-worker? Reveals who they are most attached to in their life and inner circle.

6. Work to live or live to work? Shows their view on the meaning of life.

7. Ultimate snack? How does your match indulge? Can they enjoy themselves? Are they a foodie or a health freak?

8. Tell me a secret no one else knows: Challenging openness and ability to be vulnerable. A scary question. How long does your match hesitate?

9. What three words would your closest friend use to describe you? Gives an objective view of your match from an outsider’s perspective.

10. Soundtrack to your life? Reveals your match’s music taste. How do they see themselves? What is their character type – tragic, romantic, or funny?

11. If you could do anything in life, knowing that you could not fail, what would you do? A great question, helps us to get into the space of fantasy and encourages vulnerability.

12. Who’s your guilty celeb crush? It tells us something about the person, their projections and transference. Reveals what they desire: attributes, qualities and looks.

13. What’s the one embarrassing moment that keeps you up at night? Night time is a time of aloneness, solitude and darkness. This answer will show your match’s innermost feelings.

14. Choose one – Instagram or Netflix: Shows whether your match is an active and engaging person or whether they prefer the sofa and quietude. Are they an introvert or extrovert?

15. Craziest thing on your bucket list? This question opens channels for being human and silly. Also builds tension around the question – ‘am I fun and original?’

16. Early bird or night owl? This is a lifestyle question and will tell you how your match functions. In what environment do they operate best?

17. Biggest ‘Covidiot’ of 2020? This is a loaded question – Is this person on the same page as you? Talking about societal issues can tell whether you align in your thoughts.

18. Who would play me in a movie? It encourages your match to tell you who you remind them of. This is a safe and fun way to say something about the person indirectly.

19. If we weren’t in lockdown, what would we be doing right now? This question brings it back to the here and now. It takes the conversation out of cognitive and affective realms into the behavioural.

20. What gives you the ‘ick’? This shows how your match responds to their gut reaction.

21. What’s the worst lie you’ve ever told to get out of a date? Opportunity to reveal someone’s true colours. Poses the question: ‘what lies will you tell me?’

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If you’ve used Bumble, Hinge or Tinder, you’ll be familiar with online dating questions. They’re what you ask to get to know the person you’ve matched with.

No matter what dating app you use, it’s always handy to know what to send the other person. That’s why we online dating questions to ask this list of questions to ask while online dating.

They provide you with some great ways to start a conversation with whoever you match with and keep it going. Making a connection online isn’t easy but we believe these questions for dating can help.

If you want to know how to keep your matches chatting for longer and, hopefully, set up some dates, these are the questions you need to be asking.

Best Online Dating Questions

1. What’s the worst one-liner someone has sent you to start a conversation?

2. When you first saw my profile picture, online dating questions to ask, what did you think?

3. If you could buy a plane ticket right now to anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? 

4. What was your first impression of me when we started speaking? 

5. Why were you attracted to me specifically? 

6. What’s the funniest online dating story you have? 

7.  What do you think of Tinder, Bumble, Hinge etc.?

8. What hidden talent do you have that not many people know of?

9. What’s your idea of a perfect first date?

10. What did you like most about my profile? 

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11. What’s something you could talk about for hours? 

12. Do you prefer to have nights in or nights out?

13. If you won $1 million, how would you spend it?

14. What do you like to do when you’re not working?

15. What’s one thing in your life right now you couldn’t live without? 

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16. If you could change one decision from your past, what would it be and why? 

17. Do you enjoy hiking and being outdoors?

18. What’s something you’re good at? 

19. What’s something worth watching on Netflix? 

20. What’s one thing you wish women knew about men? 

21. What’s one thing you wish men knew about women? 

22. What dreams do you have for the future?

23. How did you come up with your profile name? 

24. Have you ever been genuinely scared by someone while speaking to them online? 

25. Do your family live near to you? 

26. If you could spend all day doing one activity, what would it be and why? 

27, online dating questions to ask. Have you ever met someone off an online dating site in person, and they looked online dating questions to ask like their profile picture? 

28. Do you enjoy what you do for work right now, or do you wish you were doing something else? 

29. How do you like online dating?

30. Where did you go to school? 

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31. If you had the choice of any superpower, which one would you choose and why? 

32. What’s a funny story you’ve been involved in? 

33. What’s your favorite movie? 

34. Do you see yourself as an adventurous person? 

35. What food could you eat repeatedly and never get bored? 

36. Do you like scary movies?

37. Where are you from originally?

38. Do you see yourself as a romantic person? 

39. What movie scene is always guaranteed to make you laugh? 

40. Do you have any pets at home? 

41. Are you an optimistic or pessimistic person? 

42. Where do you currently work?

43. What hobbies do you have? 

44. What motivates you every day when you wake up? 

45. What’s your most bizarre quirk? 

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46. What’s your usual Saturday night? 

47. Are you religious? 

48. What’s your favorite drink on a night out? 

49. Why is someone as great as you on here? 

50. What has been your favorite age so far, and why?

51. What’s the best concert you’ve ever been to? 

52. Do you enjoy working out? 

53. What shows have you binged watched recently? 

54, online dating questions to ask. What are you passionate about? 

55. What are you most proud of in your life? 

56. Are you close to your family?

57, online dating questions to ask. What’s your story?

58. Where would you like to go on a date? 

59. Have you met other people off dating sites before? 

60. What’s one YouTube video you would recommend? 

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61. What’s something that makes you angry? 

62. What’s your favorite cocktail? 

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63. Where were you born? 

64. Where did you live when you were growing up? 

65. Do you have any brothers or sisters? 

66. Did you have a childhood pet? 

67. Do you speak any different languages? 

68. What’s the best thing about the job you do right now? 

69. What nicknames do people have for you? 

70. Where has been the best place you’ve travelled to? 

71. Do you have any tattoos or piercings? 

72. What’s your favorite childhood memory? 

73. Did you have a career in mind when you were growing up? 

74. Were you a nerd or a cool kid growing up? 

75. Who was your role model growing up? 

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76. What subject did you enjoy most in school? 

77, online dating questions to ask. What fears do you have about dating? 

78. What do you think your friends would say your best quality is? 

79. How would your friends describe you in three words? 

80. How long ago was your last relationship? 

81. How many girls have you been with in the past? 

82. Have you ever been dumped, or are you usually the person that ends the relationship? 

83. What’s a big no in any relationship? 

84. Are you good at dating? 

85. What’s the most romantic thing you’ve ever done for a girl? 

86. What annoys you in a relationship? 

87. Have you ever seen something you can’t explain? 

88. What star sign are you? 

89. What car do you currently have? 

90. What’s your favorite cuisine to eat? 

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91. What book has had a significant impact on your life? 

92. What’s your favorite genre of music? 

93. What does a perfect weekend look like to you? 

94. Would you like to meet so we can have a conversation in person? 

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95. What’s something that’s happening in the next month you’re excited about? 

96. Would you describe yourself as an early bird or a night owl? 

97. How long will it take you to get ready before we go on a date together? 

98. What’s the best piece of life advice you’ve ever received? 

99, online dating questions to ask. What qualities do you value most in a potential partner? 

100. What goals do you have this year? 

101, online dating questions to ask. What’s something you can never compromise when you’re in a relationship? 

102. What have your past relationships taught you? 

103. If you could have any actress to play you in a film about your life, who would you pick and why? 

104. How many times have you been asked to send nudes? 

105. Are you an outgoing person or a shy person? 

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106. What’s your favorite restaurant in the area? 

107. Tell me the most random fact about yourself? 

108. Describe yourself to me in emojis? 

109. What’s something currently you don’t get the hype about? 

110. What’s meme/TikTok always makes you laugh? 

111. What’s your favorite recipe to cook for someone you’re dating? 

112. What do you think is the soundtrack of your life? 

113. Who’s your biggest celebrity crush? 

114. If you had to choose between Instagram and Netflix, which would you choose to keep? 

115. What’s the most extreme thing on your bucket list? 

116. If your best friend had to describe you in one sentence, online dating questions to ask, what would they say?

117. What’s the worst lie you’ve told while on a date to escape? 

118. What moment in your life when you think of it makes you cringe? 

119. What level of commitment are you looking for now? 

120. What college did you go to? 

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Hello and WELCOME to my first shot at answering your incredible questions for Ask Kelly! I was humbled, blown away, and straight-up ecstatic about the response to my introductory post and first installment in this series, and my only regret is not being able to answer more of the amazing questions you sent in at once. While I’m certainly no expert (a therapist is always the best person to ask for advice on basically everything!!), I have a lot of experience with dating over the past 20 years, both the shout-it-from-the-rooftops and let-me-just-crawl-in-a-hole-and-stay-there kind. This column may not be for everyone–totally get it, not at all offended–but for those who want/need/enjoy it, I hope it’s everything you were looking for, online dating questions to ask. Connecting with you all is one of my favorite things about my job and a major reason I remained sane while living by myself during the pandemic, and I can’t thank you enough for the heartwarming interest in this wacky idea, online dating questions to ask. So without further ado, let’s jump in!

Hi Kelly! My long time boyfriend and I split up during lockdown, after deciding our priorities online dating for asian males simply different. I'm reentering the dating online dating questions to ask in the middle of a pandemic, having never used a dating app - basically, I need help! After downloading Hinge and uploading pictures, I'm completely stuck at the "Profile Answers" section. The wide variety of prompt options has caused me to overanalyze how my answers to these seemingly trivial questions will come across. I'd like my personality (clever, humorous) to shine through, but I also want to be taken seriously without looking desperate. What types of questions have you found to be the most beneficial for this section and how do you strike the right balance? Thank you! - Needing Help With Hinge

Dear Needing Help With Hinge,

I’m so sorry you went through a breakup during basically the toughest time in modern history to go through such a thing. Having different priorities is something that I think the pandemic forced out into the open for many couples, and I applaud you for moving forward and re-entering the dating world, hopefully with some gained perspective.

It’s funny that you say you got stuck at the “profile answers” section of Hinge, because that has happened to me, too. Last summer I had been carefully thinking about my photos for at least a month before even downloading the app (for the fourth time…), but when it came time to answer three short prompts out of what seemed like a million possible choices, I put my phone in my pocket and took a few hours to really think it through. You’re right – the questions are trivial. It’s impossible to convey an entire personality in three short sentences, and it’s important to strike a balance between not taking yourself or dating apps too seriously, while also conveying that you’re serious about finding a partner. So, what’s a gal to do?

Here’s my advice:

1. Choose one question that’s a simple conversation starter that virtually anyone could respond to. Make it easy and painless for someone to strike up a conversation with you – give them some low hanging fruit, if you will. I chose the question “The first drink is on me if”, and I answered with “you can guess how many books I’ve read so far this year.” A majority of men who “swiped right” on my profile went for this question, wagering a guess and offering a few comments about what they like to read, which I could talk about all day. This type of question is a good ice breaker that will communicate that you’re approachable, and it should ideally reveal something about your personality as well (I’m a book reader, obviously; it’s one of my major hobbies).
   
   
2. A second question that’s good to answer is one that reveals a little something unique about who you are and what you’re looking for, without being too direct. I picked the prompt “Together we could”, and answered with “become the next Chip and Joanna Gaines???”. I had been binge-watching Fixer Upper and painting my apartment that summer, and it dawned dating guys with lower social status me that if I moved to Minnesota like I was planning on doing eventually, I could actually afford to flip houses if I found the right partner to do it with. I’ve always loved interior design, architecture, and DIY projects and saw the potential for something like that in my future, so I decided to go for it. Sure enough, this is the prompt my boyfriend responded to. As a real estate agent who was in the middle of flipping his second house, he knew this question was the perfect in to get a conversation going with me–and he was right. We immediately started talking about flipping houses, and pretty quickly asked for my number so he could send me pictures of a vintage spiral staircase he was installing (for those reading who don’t know: a vast majority of conversations online dating questions to ask on dating apps live and die within the app and never actually make it to text). Our interest in each online dating questions to ask was immediate, and I have this question to thank for helping me start a stimulating conversation with a stranger that virtually never stopped.
   
   
3. A final question I think you should add is one that shows your sense of humor. Your dating profile is designed to attract someone to you, so have fun with it! It doesn’t have to be so serious and communicate a laundry list of things you’re looking for. Instead, your profile should exude an overall vibe and stay pretty light. I chose the prompt “We’ll probably get along if”, and I answered with “you remember to get me a side of ranch.” I am obsessed with ranch, on everything. It’s a little self deprecating, funny, and not at all serious. Sometimes dating is about making sure you’re in line with religion/politics/children/life goals, and sometimes it’s about simple things like ranch dressing and being able to poke fun at yourself.

And a few don’ts?

Don’t be too intense. I’ve seen a lot of profiles made by someone who has clearly been burned in the past, and it shows. Answers like “I’m looking for someone who is honest, trustworthy, and loyal–just be a good human” communicate online dating questions to ask this person has likely been hurt and has walls up. This person isn’t ready to date yet, and would be a swipe-left from me.

Don’t try to fit too much into one answer. These prompts are meant to start a conversation, and that’s about it. It’s only three sentences, so don’t worry if you feel like you’re only scratching the surface. That’s how the app was designed, to get you off of it as quickly as possible and meet someone in person.

Don’t answer inaccurately. It’s tempting to answer a question in the way you think might be the most widely appealing, but if it isn’t accurate, they’ll find out eventually. If you prefer a more planned or researched approach online dating questions to ask, don’t say that you’re spontaneous. If you have flight anxiety and like to travel a few times a year (also me), don’t say you want to visit every continent before you turn 40. Just be you, even if the majority of people like something you don’t. The right person for you is out there, but you have to help them find you by being honest about your preferences, goals, likes, and dislikes.

Remember, these prompts are only meant to start a conversation, so don’t take them too seriously. Be confident and give people a hint of your clever personality. Save the rest for when you meet in person. Good luck!

x Kelly

Hi Kelly! I am going to ask you a question that only I can truly answer, but I want your advice. I'm currently living with a man I've been dating for two years and honestly, it's going great. He and I are really compatible and want the same things out of life for the most part. But a few things keep nagging me–our differences online dating questions to ask being stoked about adventure and physical endeavors, excitement to have kids (I really want them!), and I've never had that head-over-heels-in-love-I-know-you're-my-person feeling for him. I'm turning 30 in a couple weeks and feeling the time pressure to either get engaged or move on. I'm worried that my desire for a family, fear of finding anyone better in a pandemic, online dating questions to ask, the perfect love-story Disney princess narrative, and the logistics of separating our lives (I LOVE our apartment) is going to keep me from really evaluating what I want and need, online dating questions to ask. How did you overcome those fears and expectations? How do you know if you should marry someone or not? - Fearful There Might Be Someone Better

Dear Fearful,

You’re absolutely right–this is a question only you can answer. There isn’t a magical formula that can tell you whether you should marry someone or not, just like there’s nobody but you who can decide what city to live in, what to do for work, or what your favorite food is. Every decision you make is yours. It’s kind of overwhelming. Unlike choosing what to get for dinner tonight, online dating questions to ask, though, choosing a life partner is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. The next 60 years (we hope!) is equivalent to about 40,000 meals you could potentially eat with this person if you ate twice a day together for the rest of your lives. I know that’s a weird example, but isn’t it kind of mind boggling to think about? Your life partner will be your roommate, dinner date, travel companion, confidant, online dating questions to ask, co-parent (to either humans or animals, if you choose that), and overall, your best friend. Sixty years is a long time with the wrong person. Unfortunately time travel hasn’t been invented yet, so there’s no way to temporarily head to the future and check out the ramifications of your decision making, so we have to do the best we can with the information we have available now when making life altering decisions like these, online dating questions to ask. And I think you’ve already decided.

Perhaps this is going online dating questions to ask be a bit of a hot take that follows, but let me tell you why I think you’ve already made your decision not to marry him. You described your current partner as “a man I’ve been dating for two years.” Online dating questions to ask “my partner”, “my possibly forever person”, “my best friend”, etc. In contrast, you said online dating questions to ask LOVE (in all caps!) your apartment that the two of you live in together. You say you’re compatible and you want the same things, which is capital I Important. But you’ve also admitted you’ve never felt that “I know you’re my person” feeling for him. You actually even listed out four (four!) reasons why this relationship probably isn’t going to end in marriage–and one of them is simply the logistics that would be involved with separating your lives and moving out, which I find to be very telling (and I’ve been there). One of the other reasons you listed, though, is the nail in the proverbial coffin for me: You said you’re afraid you won’t be able to find someone better during a pandemic. Well, the pandemic is sort of here to stay, and it sounds like you’re more afraid of being alone right now (trust me when I say I understand, it sucks) than potentially losing your current partner. Learning how to be fine on your own can be an invaluable lesson, and not wanting to be alone isn’t a reason to stay in a relationship (let alone get married!). Online dating questions to ask think fear is holding you back from actually acting on a decision you’ve already made.

Speaking for myself, after going through something very similar when I was 30 (and then heading into the pandemic on my own, ready or not), I adopted a pretty simple way of viewing major decisions in my life. It doesn’t apply to absolutely everything, but it’s a good way to zoom out and view an idea from a bigger-picture lens. The principle is this: It’s either a fuck yes, or it’s a no. I know a lot of people will read that and say, “But wait! It’s not that simple!”, and I hear you. But it can be. Turn the tables around for a moment and ask yourself: Would you want your future husband to be a little lukewarm on marrying you, or would you want him to say “fuck yes” to you?

I know entering your 30s is a major milestone, and a somewhat emotional rite of passage for many women, but don’t let the idea of leaving your 20s pressure you into making a decision for the wrong reasons. To hell with society and its views of where women should be and what we should be doing by a certain age! Letting go of that pressure was the best thing I ever did for myself. You’re 29 – you have plenty of time to start over with a new partner and have kids, if that’s what you want. Do not let the court of public opinion make you feel otherwise. If you’re anxious about being able to have kids that are biologically related to you someday (and have the means to do so), get your fertility tested, and see what you’re working with. I have friends who have frozen their eggs and felt an enormous weight lifted off their shoulders by releasing a bit of that time-pressure burden. And if your partner isn’t really on the same page as you on wanting kids and when, well, that’s another sign it isn’t right. Both my boyfriend and I have had to end relationships with ex-partners in the past (mine amicably, his horribly) because we weren’t on the same page about kids. I really can’t stress enough how important that is.

I know that making a life altering decision like this isn’t easy, and being on your own again is hard. When relationships end, people get hurt. It’s unavoidable. Maybe I’m totally wrong, and this relationship is actually right for you–only you know that. No matter what decision you make, make it knowing that you’ll never know if it was right, but you’re doing the best you can with the information you have. Be kind to yourself (and your partner) in the months ahead, and remember that fear is the mind killer.

x Kelly

Hi Kelly,

My friend has been dating her boyfriend for about four years now. He’s nice enough (and I don’t think there’s any abuse involved), but I wouldn’t say he’s great to her—he just isn’t very kind or respectful, online dating questions to ask. Every time I meet up with her, our conversations are derailed by her complaints about him—to an even greater extent since the start of the pandemic. I really value this friendship, but I don’t feel I have any more empathy to give on the subject. I’ve suggested she speak to a therapist about this, and I’ve tried asking her leading questions about what she wants to do. Basically, what’s a way I can shift the conversation to a more positive space, or, more directly, what’s a kind and compassionate way to say, “girl, either break up with him or stop talking about it”? – Out of Empathy

Dear Out of Empathy,

Oof. This is a tough one. I’ve been your friend in this situation, and I wouldn’t have gotten through it without the truly staggering amount of empathy presented to me by my ride or die, Jessica Kane. She was right there listening to me for something like an entire year while I expressed doubt about my relationship, cried with frustration over the way I was being treated, and worked through the paralysis that prevented me from actually doing anything about it. For over six months we commuted to work together (about 45 minutes each way), and every day there were always two items on the agenda: listening to Taylor Swift, and talking about my problems.

I asked Jess what her experience was like as the one in your shoes, and here’s what she had to say:

Truthfully, Kelly and I haven’t spent much time reminiscing on this period of our friendship – it was tough for me and even tougher for her – so it feels a little funny writing about it, knowing she’s going to read it here! I can definitely relate to your current situation, and have such clear memories of engaging in conversations similar to the ones you’re alluding to. I distinctly remember the very first time Kelly confided in me. My spidey senses started firing off that this guy likely wasn’t worthy of my friend, online dating questions to ask, but I listened and held as much space for her as she needed, because from my experiences, that’s what friends do. After a few months and many disheartening conversations, that space did get tougher to hold. It became an emotional balancing act of providing compassion, understanding my own biases, and realizing that, frankly, I couldn’t totally relate to her situation, and therefore giving her a little bit of grace.

One detail that’s worth mentioning: I knew Kelly well, so I could sense that she was aware of her own worth, and strong enough to leave…eventually. It made the many months more bearable, since I felt confident that it would happen and my friend was capable. I wanted her to feel supported so that when she did decide to leave, there was no external pressure or influence – she had total agency and ownership over her choices, and was therefore more confident in them. If you’re less optimistic about your friend’s conviction…I may not be able to help.

A useful exercise? I began asking less about the specifics of arguments, and more about the broader patterns or recurring behavior I witnessed. I very consciously posed them in a way that removed her personal investment in her own relationship: by asking, online dating questions to ask, “if a loved one was experiencing an analogous situation, what would you tell them?” From my perspective, online dating questions to ask, as she failed to rationalize the behavior for a friend or family member, she slowly but surely saw that there was only one way out.

So unless you’re ballsy enough to ask her “Is your current relationship better than being single?”, I’d suggest having faith that your friend will leave him on her own time. For now, while you may not have much, muster up as much empathy as you can. I promise she’ll thank you online dating questions to ask it in the long run.

Here’s the truth: Deep down, your friend probably already knows what she’s going to do. She’s either decided she’ll have to leave the relationship at some point and is constantly trying it on like you might a pair of jeans that no longer fits, but they were once your favorite pair, so you keep trying them on and looking at yourself in the mirror and imagining if you’re really, actually going to finally give them up. Or, she’s decided that she’s going to stay in the relationship come hell or high water, online dating questions to ask she’s trying on what that looks like in the forever sort of sense. She may be complaining constantly because she knows that she’ll be dealing with whatever she’s not happy with for the foreseeable future, but she can’t actually change his behavior, just like you can’t just straight up tell her to stop talking about it. If she stays online dating questions to ask him, whether it will work out in the long run or not remains to be seen, and isn’t your problem. Your duty as her friend, if you value her and want to stay in the lithuania dating site, is just to listen.

I know your empathy is running thin, and I understand why. It’s hard being around toxicity, especially when it feels like she’s not working towards a solution. If you’ve suggested she speak to a therapist and that hasn’t worked, I encourage you to do a little research and see if you can help her there. She may be paralyzed by the idea of finding a therapist and needs someone to help her, online dating questions to ask, but doesn’t know how to ask. When I was in her position and finding a therapist for the first time, I went with the one and only person recommended to me by a friend. It made a massive difference and meant that Jess wasn’t bearing the entire burden of my feelings, because that isn’t her job.

If you’ve reached your breaking point with this friend, gentle honesty is always a good policy. Instead of telling her that you’ve had enough and you’re out of patience, try changing the angle and speak from the heart. Tell your friend that it’s getting too hard to continually see her in such conflict within her relationship, because you care about her and want her to be happy, and that clearly isn’t the case. After that, online dating questions to ask, if it’s affecting your own mental health, you can start distancing yourself from the friendship until something changes. If and when it’s over, be at her place with pizza and wine and remind her that she isn’t alone.

x Kelly

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Has online dating ever felt like a never-ending stream of job interviews? You ask the same questions, get the same answers, and never really get that far in getting to know someone or validating if they’re worth your time for a date.

Good news—you’re not alone. But even better news is that we’re here to help. In this guide, we’re going to outline the best questions to ask when online dating. We’ll talk about questions to ask a new match (before you meet), questions to ask on a first date, and even get into some questions you should be asking of yourself before you take the leap into the realm of online dating. Also, we’ve added a section on questions that you shouldn’t ask, which can be just as important.

We’d ask if you’re ready to get started, online dating questions to ask, but there are already enough amazing questions in this guide that we’ll spare you one more!

Questions to Ask a New Match

Talking to someone new online is exciting. You never know when you’re going to be talking to that special someone that you might spend a lot of time or even the rest of your life with. But how do you best get to know them? How do you make sure they’re worth your time for a first date? How do you make sure you’re setting yourself up for success?

Well, the answer to these questions is more questions. Here’s a lengthy collection of some of the best questions to ask a new match when dating online, online dating questions to ask. Keep in mind that you don’t have to ask all of these, but just pick and choose the ones that are the most important to you. Also, feel free online dating questions to ask reword them if you need to in order to better fit you.

• What are you passionate about in life?
• What short and long term goals do you have for your personal and professional life?
• Would you consider your values more traditional or progressive?
• What scares you/what’s your biggest fear in life?
• Are you religious? If so, how big of a role does it play in your life? (Yes, it’s okay to ask about this. Avoiding these topics because of antiquated guidance is just a waste of your time.)
• How do you like to spend your weekends and your free time?
• Ask questions about things on their profile that are interesting to you. (This also shows that you read their profile, which usually means big brownie points.) Example: I saw on your profile you said you love dogs, online dating questions to ask. Do you have any pets?
• Are you a spontaneous person or a planner?
• Do you tend to focus more on the big picture or the little details?
• What do you do for a living/what kind of work do you do? (Notice we didn’t say “Where do you work?” That can be a little too personal when you’re first getting to know someone. There’s nothing wrong with asking what they do for a living, though. They are two distinctly different questions.)
• What’s your schedule normally like? (This is a great question to ask when you’re transitioning into looking to set up a potential first date. Online dating questions to ask also nice to know for general information.)
• Do you prefer going out or staying in more?

Questions to Ask on a First Date

Some people like to really get to know someone before they meet up, online dating questions to ask, and some people like to chat for a very limited amount of time and get to know each other in person. If you are in the first group, you’ve already asked a lot of the questions in the previous section. If you’re in the latter section, make sure you use some of the questions from the first section on your first date since you probably haven’t asked many or any of them yet.

In addition, though, there are some great questions you can ask on a first date. These questions can also be asked online, but they’re ones we feel might be better to talk about in person.

• Tell me about your family, online dating questions to ask. Are you close with your parents? Siblings? Big family or little family?
• How do you enjoy what you do for a living? What’s a typical day for you like?
• Do you have a lot of friends you split your time between or just a few close friends?
• What’s your online dating questions to ask dating pet peeve?
• How long ago was your past relationship? russian dating pictures don’t let this devolve into talking about exes. You just want to find out if you’re at risk for being a rebound.)
• How long have you been dating online? Any funny or awkward stories so far?
• What kind of food do you like to eat? Do you normally eat super healthy or are you a foodie?
• Did you grow up here? Is your family local?
• Do you enjoy traveling? What’s been your favorite trip so far? Anywhere you would like to go one day?

Questions You SHOULDN’T Ask

While there are so many great questions to ask a new match when dating online, there are quite a few that you should avoid. And these questions should also be avoided when it comes to a first date. Down the line, yes, these almost all will be important questions (with a few exceptions), online dating questions to ask. However, they’re not great for someone you’re just meeting.

• Tell me about your last relationship/your ex.
• How much money do you make?
• Anything about politics. (The one exception here is if politics is just that incredibly important and critical to your life where you can’t spend a minute with someone who doesn’t share the same views as you.)
• Anything overtly sexual. (The exception here is if you met on the pretenses of a casual and physical relationship. If that wasn’t directly discussed online, though, keep it PG.)
• Where do you live? (Some people aren’t asian american dating in asia with this information early on, and you probably shouldn’t be either for online dating questions to ask reasons, online dating questions to ask. A better question to ask is “What side of town do you live on?”)
• What did you like about me? What made you want to go on a date with me? (These sound like you’re fishing for a compliment and make you sound unconfident. They’re very unattractive questions to ask.)
• What kind of guys/girls do you typically date? (There’s just not a whole lot of good that can come out of this question.)
• Questions with no substance that you don’t really care about the answer to. For example, what’s your favorite color? While you’ll probably learn this down the road if you date this person, is that really critical best dating site portland 40 something your first date or seeing if you want to go out with them? It’s the equivalent of talking about the weather (unless there is something out of the ordinary going on.)

What happens if my date or match asks me these questions?

It’s up to you how you react to that. Some people haven’t had the privilege of reading this guide and just might not know better. Always remember that you can politely decline answering and questions you don’t want to. Easy responses include:

• We can probably talk about that later if we see each other a few more times.
• I usually like to wait until later to talk about that topic.
• I’m not really comfortable talking about that just yet.

Questions to Ask Yourself

A lot of people jump headfirst into online dating without taking the time to get all their ducks in a row. And while we’re advocates for taking the plunge, there are some questions you can ask yourself before you get started best dating apps to meet foreigners make sure you’re setting yourself up for success.

Here are several fantastic questions to ask yourself before you start dating online.

• Am I emotionally happy enough with myself to be vulnerable in a dating environment? Am I using dating to try and fill a hole in my life? Do I want a relationship or need one? (If it’s the latter, you should probably pump the brakes and work on you first. Relationships are supposed to be complimentary to your life and happiness. If it’s a want instead of a need, you’re good to go. If it’s the other way around, work on you first.
• What are my goals with online dating?
• Am I looking for something casual, serious, or in-between?
• What are my absolute deal breakers?
• Do I have online dating questions to ask plan in place to safely date online? Read: Our Online Dating Safety Guide
• What am I comfortable doing?
  • Where do I stand with physical intimacy?
  • Am I comfortable giving out my phone number before the first date? (You can always chat on the app.)
• What am I looking for? (This may sound super basic, but the more exact and detailed you can get in your answer—the better, online dating questions to ask. Know what your wants are and what your needs are. Be careful not to fall into the trap of creating a dating checklist that might make why dating apps dont work harder for you.

The more of these questions you can have figured out before you get started with online dating, online dating questions to ask better position you’re going to be in. It’s like the old country song says—”You’ve got to stand for something or you’ll fall for anything.”

The Bottom Line online dating questions to ask Avoid the Interview

People get nervous on first dates. It’s inevitable, and it’s okay! The temptation in those situations can be to worry more about what you’re going to say and not actually listening.

When you ask these questions, listen to their answers. It’s great if you’re able to find follow up questions or even situations where you have things in common. Try and find the happy balance of talking and listening, online dating questions to ask, online dating questions to ask when you’re listening—actually listen and process what they’re saying. The worst thing you can do is just read through these questions one by one. That’s how you end up getting that unnatural job interview feel.

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