First dates are magical. Ya’ll have done your fair share of cute texting banter, liked each other’s photos on Instagram, and embarrassingly enough tested your zodiac compatibility online just to feel a little bit of flutter in your dil. Now it’s time for the date, and quite naturally–you’re shitting bricks, because everything is about to get a little more real.
Nervousness is the easiest symptom to decipher. The medication for which is a 100% preparation. No, we’re not asking you to be controlling; rather, we suggest you keep a few conversation checkpoints handy so you don’t come home with the fuckboi flu. Being serious hardly works, but there are some topics that have the deceptive quality of sounding like a normal, friendly conversation–when in reality, it’s your gate pass to judge away like the glorious chuha you’ve become.
Next time you have a first date, you can go through this checklist to make up your mind at the end of date.
Their bucket list
Everyone has a bucket list, and what’s on your date’s mind is what you need to get in on. Be it watching the Northern Lights or jumping off a plane–be careful of the level of daring you choose, because you just might get it.
Their political views
This one is damn important, considering the political murkiness taking over our beloved Bharat. If he’s a hardcore fan of any political party, you may need to veto him. Unless he’s fangirling over Shashi Tharoor. Then marry him!
Their views on gay rights
Love is love. If he’s on a date with you, and the topic of your gay BFF’s love life comes up… well, let his response be the deciding factor. If he’s not giving a PowerPoint presentation on why article 377 is messed up, let there be no second date.
The biggest life lesson they’ve learned
Now, that’s quite a conversation. If the answer ranges from a generic quote to how he dealt with his first GF’s tantrums, there needs to be some serious intervention. Anything beyond the range, and you’re golden.
The friend situation
Getting to know what equation your date shares with his friends is important. Knowing whether he’s a bonafide loner or the real live version of FRIENDS can impact your dating scene with him. Remember, they might become a part of your gang, so be the picky person you were when you first downloaded Tinder.
