{"id":2584,"date":"2025-01-26T02:11:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-26T02:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.downapp.com\/dating\/?p=2584"},"modified":"2025-02-06T07:45:12","modified_gmt":"2025-02-06T07:45:12","slug":"how-to-start-a-conversation-on-a-dating-app","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.downapp.com\/dating\/how-to-start-a-conversation-on-a-dating-app\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start a Conversation on a Dating App: Tips from a Sex Educator"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downapp.com\/dating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-6.png\" alt=\"How to Start a Conversation on a Dating App: Tips from a Sex Educator\" class=\"wp-image-5461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.downapp.com\/dating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-6.png 800w, https:\/\/www.downapp.com\/dating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-6-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.downapp.com\/dating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-6-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.downapp.com\/dating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-6-500x333.png 500w, https:\/\/www.downapp.com\/dating\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-6-120x80.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">How to Start a Conversation on a Dating App: Tips from a Sex Educator<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Everyone gets nervous when sending the first message, and a \u2018hi\u2019 is just boring. So here\u2019s how to start a conversation on a dating app!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re kicking off a new series called \u2018DOWN Dishes Dating Tips\u2019 \u2013 who else should you take dating advice from? When a dating app itself gives you tips and tricks on how to nail a date or get laid, you take it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we\u2019re talking about how to start a conversation on a dating app. You\u2019ve matched \u2013 congrats! But then comes the awkwardness of who texts first. Should you do it? Or should you wait for them to? If you\u2019re on Bumble, then women always text first, but still \u2013 WHAT DO YOU TEXT???<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We all know those \u2018hi\u2019 \u2018how are you\u2019 \u2018how was your day\u2019 \u2018what\u2019s up\u2019 \u2018hey\u2019 are boring as hell. From a simple \u2018hi\u2019, it usually goes to \u2018what did you do today\u2019 and the conversation goes from there to just.. randomly talking about your day. Every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Want to explore and have some fun? Download DOWN and let your adventurous side out! Available on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/down-official\/id601174087\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">App Store<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=down.date.hookup.app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Play<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>So if you want to get better at starting a conversation with your match, here\u2019s how you do it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Start A Conversation On A Dating App<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we get to it, check out these three convo starters for dating app chats, rated by a sex educator:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Start a Conversation on a Dating App: Tips from a Sex Educator\" width=\"810\" height=\"456\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/m4YSdWzIaa8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">How To Start A Conversation On A Dating App<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Danielle is the host of the podcast &#8220;Sex Ed with DB,&#8221; where she dives into all things sexual health with a pleasure-first approach. Danielle\u2019s got the perfect mix of brains and creativity to make tough topics accessible and entertaining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to learn more with Danielle? Check out her podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/4gDKB3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sex Ed with DB<\/a> or catch her on<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3PnaJUc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">1. Ask about something specific in their picture<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s the thing, if they have no profile bio or just one picture, maybe this one isn\u2019t for you. But if they do have more than one picture, you could definitely start a conversation! Point it out (if it\u2019s a picture), and say that it\u2019s funny\/interesting\/weird \u2013 whatever you want. Or start asking questions about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;Oh what kind of fish is that?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Wow, what a view! Where was it?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;That&#8217;s a really big zucchini in your pants&#8230; That is a zucchini, right?&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2. Would You Rather<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>This one is always fun, isn\u2019t it? Think of some would you rather questions and shoot. They can be as dirty or as innocent as you want, it doesn\u2019t really matter. You should also answer your own question, then explain, and ask him why he chose his answer. Boom. Conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;Would you rather make out in a concert or in a club?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Would you rather kiss a frog or lick a foot?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Would you rather have sex in a car or in the cinemas?&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But! Fear not if you don\u2019t have the icebreaking skills to think up some WYR questions, because <a href=\"https:\/\/www.downapp.com\/\">DOWN App<\/a> does it for you! They have tons of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.downapp.com\/dating\/fun-icebreakers-down-dating-app\/\">WYR questions<\/a>, all you need to do is click and hit send.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The app is free on both <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=down.date.hookup.app&amp;referrer=utm_source%3Dblog%26utm_medium%3Dgp_link%26anid%3Dadmob\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Google Play<\/strong><\/a><strong> and <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/down-the-casual-dating-app\/id601174087\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>App Store<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">3. Ask something. Anything.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no rules here, you can literally ask anything you want! If you&#8217;re still confused, here&#8217;s some options;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What do you do on the weekends?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who are three of the most important people in your life?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is your most useless skill?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Favorite sport?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you find it easy to open up to people?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What are you passionate about in life?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, ask anything you like. There&#8217;s a stigma that asking too many questions can seem nosey or desperate, and now there&#8217;s also the fear of being considered weird if you ask too many questions, but it&#8217;s just being friendly and trying to come up with a conversation. If they think you&#8217;re weird for doing that, maybe go find someone else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>4. Compliment them<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Compliment something unique about them\u2014like their style or hobbies\u2014rather than just looks. Here\u2019s an example: \u201cI love how you mix vintage and modern styles. So cool!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what if they only have one picture? No problem. You say \u201cwow, you look really good in that one picture\u201d. Or \u201cYour name really rings a bell. Have we met somewhere?\u201d Make something interesting, compliment them on the shoes they\u2019re wearing, or the view in the picture, anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>5. Ask what they&#8217;re looking for.<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>I know some people put it on their profile to make it clear, yet again, some people put nothing on their profile. If you\u2019re on a dating app to look for something specific, maybe asking what they\u2019re looking for is a good idea to start the conversation. That way you\u2019d know whether to continue it at all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re too awkward for this, you don\u2019t need to worry. There\u2019s an app that does it for you. DOWN App has a swiping feature that allows you to differentiate your intentions. Looking for a one night stand? We got you. Looking for a serious relationship? We got you, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Want to explore and have some fun? Download DOWN and let your adventurous side out! Available on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/down-official\/id601174087\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">App Store<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=down.date.hookup.app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Play<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>6. Use pickup lines<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>I know pickup lines are corny, cheesy, tacky, old-fashioned, you name it. But when they work, they <strong>work<\/strong>. Sometimes you have to hit them with something expected yet totally unexpected. We have a list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.downapp.com\/dating\/30-flirty-pick-up-lines-you-need-to-try-today\/\">flirty pick up lines<\/a> that are corny but they&#8217;re also really funny! The thing is, you&#8217;ll never get a pickup line to sound impressive without it being cheesy &#8211; that&#8217;s just how it is. So, own it and make it work!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those are 6 tips on how to start a conversation on a dating app. If you have any more you just thought off, by al means go for it! These tips come from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.downapp.com\/\">DOWN Dating App<\/a> ; an honest dating app that is sex positive and want their users to date honestly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bottom Line<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting a conversation on a dating app is all about being yourself and showing genuine interest. Keep it fun, light, and personal, and you\u2019ll have a better shot at making a real connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At DOWN, we make it easy to connect with people who share your vibe. 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