Having dinner with a "new couple" tonight - potential friends - nervous
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Anonymous
| I am out of practice making new friends! Kept meeting up at sports, made plans to hang out, and the big day is here - going out to dinner (DHs as well). I'm kind of jittery! What if we run out of conversation topics 10 min in? What if I am super boring? Help! Techniques, strategies, etc?? |
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Anonymous
| LOL PP |
Anonymous
| OP, first of all .. putting this much angst into this is not going to help. Good God Woman, act like you *have* friends. |
Anonymous
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chat gpt to the rescue! Just stick to these topics:
Personal Finances Health Issues Relationship Problems Weight and Body Image Politics and Religion Age and Aging Personal Beliefs and Philosophies Personal Hygiene or Habits Sexual Orientation or Identity Death and Mortality Legal Issues or Criminal Record Past Failures or Embarrassing Moments |
Anonymous
That dinner will be over in 15 min |
Anonymous
Can I go to dinner with you? This sounds so fun! 
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Anonymous
Oh yes, in that order, too. Nobody goes home until you get to past failures! |
Anonymous
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This is one reason I love my DH. He is never socially anxious EVER. It would never occur to him to be nervous meeting someone new.
Just remember 2 drinks with new people is probably good, unless the vibes are perfect, then maybe 3. |
Anonymous
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play good music in the background (if there are any lulls in the conversation makes them less noticable) |