Digital era changed the old culture of finding the partner by meeting them in person. Now, romantic relationships start through online dating apps.
A healthy probing is good for a relationship. If you are also into an online here are a few questions that you can ask before your first meeting. If things go well, it increases your comfort in your first face-to-face meeting.
What inspired you to approach online-dating?
The possible answer to the question would give you a clear idea of whether the person is interested in a long term commitment or just came here for some fun.
It is nice if you both open up with your intention of joining the platform. This gives you a clear site to understand whether the person is the one whom you are looking for, or you need to carry on with your search.
What caught your attention from my profile?
You would get to know the person interested in your profile. If the reply is general, then it's copy-pasted by merely changing the name.
It also tells whether the person is shy or comfortable talking to you.
Whom do you find most important in your life?
Pay attention to the answer. It tells you if the family values are the same to both of you. You also come to know that if the person is ready for a long-term relationship or not.
These interactions are going to affect your future, and it is better if you make things clear before time.
How do you spend your weekends?
How a person utilizes spare time says a lot about him or her. It tells whether a person is workaholic, sports lover, travel freak or wants to rest on weekends. Similar schedules are a good indicator of your compatibility.
If your interests are not matching, it doesn’t mean you are not compatible with each other. It is just less likely.
How often you go to a religious place?
You can decide how important that is to have a partner with religious values. Some are very dedicated to their religion while others may have no religious background.
What are your future dreams?
Every person has something planned for the future. You might also have some dreams set for your future. Be it related to career, education, world travel or anything. You have to know if your dating partner's idea is meshing to your dreams.
Listen as much as you talk. Best communication occurs with an equal exchange of words. Knowing someone is a prolonged process that demands patience. Be careful while probing, your over-eagerness should not be sensed. Never go too personal also by asking sensitive questions; this will make another person in a defensive zone.
These questions increase the chances of making your dedicated-searched relation to a long-term or maybe a life-time relationship. All this information gathered would give you an idea whether your romantic connection will turn up in high spirits or its time to call-off.
