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Become genuinely interesting to talk to on dates through curiosity and engagement
People who struggle with dating conversations or get feedback about being boring
Immediate implementation, improves with practice over weeksWhat Success Looks Like
Dates where the other person talks enthusiastically about themselves and wants to see you again
Steps to Execute
Ask 'what are your interests?' as a reliable conversation starter
Focus on support responses that help them go deeper rather than shift responses that redirect to you
Ask follow-up questions about details they mention
Remember specific things they tell you and reference them later
Show genuine curiosity about their experiences and perspectives
Checklist
Inputs Needed
- Genuine curiosity about other people
- Ability to listen without immediately planning your response
- Basic empathy and emotional intelligence
Outputs
- More engaging conversations
- Dates who feel heard and interesting
- Higher likelihood of second dates
- Better connection and rapport building
Example
“Instead of responding to 'I'm training for a marathon' with 'I ran a 5K once,' you ask 'What got you into long-distance running?' then follow up with questions about their training experience, goals, and what they love about it.”
Related Knowledge
The Secretary Problem for Dating
A mathematical framework from optimal stopping theory that determines when to stop searching and commit to a dating partner, based on sampling 37% of your dating pool to establish a benchmark.
Date Like a Scientist
A systematic approach to dating that involves running experiments with different types of partners to discover who actually makes you happy long-term, rather than relying on preconceived notions of your 'type'.
F*ck the Spark Philosophy
A counter-intuitive approach to dating that rejects the requirement for immediate chemistry or 'sparks' and instead focuses on slow-burn connections that develop over time through compatibility and shared experiences.
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Create a dating app profile that stands out from 90% of other profiles
Significantly more matches and meaningful conversations, dates with people you're actually compatible with