Help! I need some really good conversation topics. My first date went kinda badly.  You know those awkward silences? That was the whole date! We're both in high school, and if anyone could just give me some ideas of what to talk about, that would help tons! Thanks...
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High school means sports, activities, friends, peer groups, and gossip.  If you can't make conversation out of all that, you're screwed.\nFunny stories about teachers are good.  Funny stories about your family are good, because it can lead to more conversation, like "Do you have brothers or sisters," "What do your parents do," "Have you lived here all your life," "Where'd you come from,"  OH, ME TOO!   \nGet it?\n\nAdd:  If it's a dinner date, ask if he's been to this restaurant over in this neighborhood, the one next to that place, where you went one time, and it was sooooooooo great (or not), and the service was like (we hope they earned their tips), but the whole time was ruined by (some horrible story) - k, yeah, you really don't want to go with the bad points.       My favorite place to go is [here] because [why].  Have you been there [and did you like it]?  Ohhhhhh well, maybe we should swing by there sometime *hint hint, wink wink*\nTalk about his car, talk about his stereo.  Ask about the latest get-together with friends.  Bound to be an embarassing story about somebody in there somewhere, but you have to SWEAR you won't tell everybody!\n\nstill get it?\n\nAdd 2:  please tell me I didn't just give pointers to a guy....on how to date a guy....   Either way, if you REALLY need the help, you can usually find me on messenger (link on Q&A), and I have nothing better to do with my time, so if it says I'm online, drop a message & I'll help you out
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Ask the guy who threatened your date and asks all the nosey questions if he ate paint chips as a child, and suggest that he was very nice to get you two together, but his work is done. Thank him and tell him to go play Cupid with someone else...the 'date' is a tottally different thing. He's freaked out about this clown that's trying to live vicariously through you two. Try sending him a message detailing what you think is going on and ask him what he'd like to do from now on. That's all you can do
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The first time I asked a guy out we went rollerblading in the park and then went out for a casual dinner. Keep it light and don't try to be all  romantic. Just see how you feel being alone with him the first time. If you keep your date filled with activities you will never run out of stuff to talk about and you won't have those awkward moments people get on first dates when they are all dressed up at some snooty restaurant. Have fun!
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Ask him what are his likes and dislikes for future reference. If you cant get your conversational skills fired up with him before too long it probably isnt a good idea to stay dating him. I mean one of the key things in a good relationship is communication but if you just met him too there wouldnt be a whole lot to talk about so i would at least give it a little time. Try asking about siblings or if there are any nicknames he has or tell him a joke. Maybe try loosening him up a little so he will not hold back and feel comfortable. You could even try telling him something outrageously stupid you've done we've all had our moments maybe then he wont feel silly about telling you his that might spark a really interesting conversation. Hope this helps
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Nobody is unsnarable!Try striking up a conversation and then crack some jokes and small talk.See how he reacts.If it seems positive keep it up.You don't need to do anything drastic since you are only in 6th grade.Aren't you?
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Chat about what went on with your day.\n\nCoach
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Oh, man.  Has this not happened to anyone???  Mine was so bad I announced a vow of celebacy to one and all and eradicated the words 'date', 'love', 'marriage', and several others from my vocabulary and spent two or so years studying every religious text and book on philosophy ever written and getting black belts in several martial arts.\n\nThen one day I met somebody who'd been just as verbal about relationships and became good friends.  And whammo!  There it  was - like a 2x4 right between the eyes, simultaneously after a few months.  We then spent 24 hours completely denying it and going on about not ruining our friendship.  After 24 hours, we were going, "Um, weren't we NOT going to do this?"  Eight and a half years later, and we're still together and greatly bemused by it all.\n\nSince then I've met quite a few people who'd given up on love, and a similar thing happened.  It's almost like screaming up at the Gods of Irony, "YUP, never gonna date again, ever, EVER!!!\n\nI think you really have to mean it though.  So, focus on some other goal in life, make a point of making sure you're friends with somebody first before dating them, because I've since discovered that every lasting relationship I know of started off with a firm foundation of friendship, and one day when you least expect it or even want it, you'll get the 2x4 to the head.
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*where was their first date?\n*how did he/she propose and where?\n*who said i love you first?\n*what was their biggest fight about?\n*who initiated their first fight?\n*how did they meet?\n*where did they meet?
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I'm guessing you're a girl from your nickname and avatar. \n\nAs a guy, I can tell you that there is nothing more frustrating than a girl who just expects everything to be done for her, and I don't mean picking up the bill, which is okay, but just keeping the conversation going, and making some effort on your part, is a good thing. Asking what you asked just now shows you're one of the good ones :) \n\nIf you do some homework on your date, you can find out what he likes, and then take him to an appropriate place. Best thing is to avoid the awkward silence. Going to a museum, for example, is a place where you can start talking on many things. If that's too brainy for a date, you can go to any place you feel comfortable in, that gives you opportunities to talk(best if it's something you like to talk about). Also, make sure there is a place to eat near where you're going, we always appreciate good food. \nYou can make a good date out of walking in the park, if you manage to keep good conversation. That doesn't mean talking all the time, just keeping him concentrated, and listening. \n\nMake sure it's not something that will be interesting to him as much is it is for you - usually girls like the opera and and ballet and things like that, and most guys fall asleep in those places(if he says it's interesting, he's probably lying). A first date can be some place neutral, that he can like too.
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1.) Wasn't school the only thing that could make it start?  2.)Unfortunately, we all think we look fat from time to time. I don't pay attn anymore.  3.) I refuse to share a guy!  4.) My first date was to the beach at night...beauuutiful!  5.) From Virginia  6.) Old enough  7.) California is very laidback compared to the east coast and lovely  8.) No children yet and no brothers  9.) Will be married this year, but still not telling my age  10.) hey...what's up w/ these ages?  11.) Ehhhh...don't wanna say my name here. Pretend I'm one of those grey smiling boxes  12.) Red  13.) Fish? Too allergic to ones that run freely.  Great questions! (well, except for the age ones, LOL)
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How did the couple meet? Was there anything funny on their first date or at the beginning of their relationship? There's nothing like a humorous story to catch the attention of everybody. Otherwise keep it short and simple and don't try to put it in rhymes unless you are really a poet - most of the time this sucks.\nTalk about what relationship you have with the groom, your friendship or whatever.\nEnd it with everybody raising their glasses and drinking to the happy couple's health.
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You're not an idiot, you probably just got shy/scared/nervous.  We all go through that.  But if you meet someone you like, just say hi and start chatting.  The worst that happens is you two don't mesh.  No big deal there.  But it could be that you both like each other and something fun comes of it.\n\nI know what you're thinking, no the worst that could happen is she laughs her a** off at you and tells everyone.  Well yeah, we all think that, too...but that just doesn't happen outside of high school, so no worries.  *smile*
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Stay calm, do not panic. Just open your mouth and start talking. Share interests, and be nice. That's all you have to do. Oh and don't talk about anything disgusting!
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Nothing wrong with talking .... just don't be too quick to rush into something a little more serious till you're sure of the facts \nGood Luck :)
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Stay Strong Grasshopper, and never say "never!"  Nobody can see what lies ahead for tomorrow, but its important to try to prepare and set yourself up for success.  I'm sure both man or women are glad to have friends either online and/or in person, but its hard maintaing them and staying close, so it only seems fair to say that the conversations, and content must remain exciting and spontaneous.  :)
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READ THIS CAREFULLY::::\n10th grade\n \n**********\n \nAs I sat there in English class, I stared at the girl next to me. She was my so called 'best friend'. I stared at her long, silky hair, and wished she was mine. But she didn't notice me like that, and I knew it. After class, she walked up to me and asked me for the notes she had missed the day before. handed them to her. She said 'thanks' and gave me a kiss on the cheek. I want to tell her, I want her to know that I dont want to be just friends, I love her but I'm just too shy, and I dont know why. \n \n**************\n11th grade\n \n**************\n \nThe phone rang. On the other end, it was her. She was in tears, mumbling on and on about how her love had broke her heart. She asked me to come over because she didn't want to be alone, so I did. As I sat next to her\n on the sofa, I stared at her soft eyes, wishing she was mine. After 2 hours, one Drew Barrymore movie, and three bags of chips, she decided to go to sleep. She looked at me, said 'thanks' and gave me a kiss on the\ncheek. I want to tell her, I want her to know that I don't want to be just friends, I love her but I'm just too shy, \nand I dont know why. \n***************\nSenior year\n \n**************\n \nThe day before prom she walked to my locker. "My date is sick" she said, "hes not gonna go" well, I didn't have a date, and in 7th grade, we made a promise that if neither of us had dates, we would go together just as 'best friends'. So we did. Prom night, after everything was over, I was standing at her front door step. I stared at\n her as she smiled at me and stared at me with her crystal eyes. I want her to be mine, but she doesn't think of me like that, and I know it. Then she said- "I had the best time, thanks!" and gave me a kiss on the cheek. I want to tell her, I want her to know that I dont want to be just friends, I love her  but I'm just too shy, and I don't know why. A day passed, then a week, then a month. Before I Could blink, it was graduation day. I watched as her perfect body  floated like an angle up on  stage to get her diploma. I wanted her to be mine-but she didn't notice me like that, and I knew it. Before everyone went  home, she came to me  in her smock and hat, and cried as I hugged her. Then she lifted her  head from my shoulder and said- 'you're my best friend, thanks' and gave me a kiss on the cheek. I want to tell her, I want  her to know that I  dont want to be just friends, I love her but I'm  just too shy, and I  don't know why.  Now I sit in the pews of the church. That girl is getting married That girl is getting married now. I watched her say 'I  do' and drive off to  her new life, married to another man. I wanted her  to be mine, but she  didn't see me like that, and I knew it. But before she drove away, she came to me and said 'you came!'. She said 'thanks' and kissed me on the cheek. I want to tell her, I want her to know that I dont want to be just friends, I love her but I'm just too shy, and I don't know why. Years passed, I looked down at the coffin of a girl who used to be my 'best friend'.\n \n At the service, they read a diary entry she had wrote in her high school years. This is what it read: "I stare at him wishing he was mine; but he doesn't notice me like that, and I know it. I  want to tell him, I want him to know that I don't want to be just friends, I love him but I'm just too shy, and I don't know why. I wish he would tell me he loved  me! 'I wish I did too...' I thought to my self, and\n I cried.\n \nDo yourself a favour, tell her/him you love them. they won't be there forever.\n \n \nTake Care\n\n\n\nSO JUST TELL HER AT LEAST TAKE A CHANCE
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oh lord. I know what you mean. been there done that. and let me tell you girl.. unfortunately.. it's always going to be awkward at first. there's no escaping it really. I mean you can make a list of things to talk about.. and though it is quite helpful.. it's not going to make that anxious feeling in your stomach go away. but that's the beauty of conversation. it's like writing an essay or a story.. once you get started it's easy as pie. keep in mind that the guy is prolly nervous himself, but you're never going to get to know anyone by avoiding them. just be chill.. try not to show you're a lil scared (I know yeah right huh? lol) and keep that list near by. \n\nhope I've been helpful!