I'm a 25M and an introvert. I don't struggle much with getting matches on Hinge, but I do struggle with what comes after.

I'm curious about how people naturally keep conversations engaging.

What kind of conversations make you genuinely excited to reply? What makes you think, "I want to keep talking to this person"?

Do you prefer playful banter, deeper conversations, random topics, sharing stories, flirting, or something else?

Is there a point where you intentionally move away from the usual "What do you do?" and "How was your day?" questions?

I'd love to hear from both men and women. I'm trying to become a better conversationalist, not memorize pickup lines.

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Hi everyone,

I'm a 29-year-old woman, and I've never really been in a healthy romantic relationship.

The only experience I had ended up being traumatic. I was sexually assaulted, my feelings were manipulated, and I was ultimately betrayed. It took me a long time to heal from that, and since then, I haven't been in a relationship.

Right now, I'm a medical student. I spend most of my time studying, and because I started university later than most people, my classmates are noticeably younger than I am. Between my schedule and my circumstances, I honestly don't know where or how to meet someone who's looking for a serious, long-term relationship and whose lifestyle is compatible with mine.

I'm not interested in casual dating. I'm hoping to build a genuine relationship with someone who wants a future together.

For those of you who found your partner later in life, where did you meet them? What would you recommend to someone in my situation?

Lately, the loneliness has been really hard, and I'd truly appreciate any advice or personal experiences.

Thank you for reading.

Hi guys! I (23F) haven't been on a date in years, and this is the first time I've arranged a date with a guy through a dating app. I matched with several guys, and I got along well with three of them. Because I'm introverted and afraid of communicating with unfamiliar people, I hoped to find a guy with whom I could share more common interests. That way, I wouldn't be too worried about an awkward atmosphere in person. I used AccioWorks to analyze their Instagram accounts and found the guy I've decided to date.

We have many shared interests, and he seems to have the kind of looks I like. He's 26, listens attentively, and has a good sense of humor. After chatting for a few days, we decided to meet for the first time at a coffee shop. But now that the date is getting closer, I'm starting to get anxious. I'm worried that I'm not his type in real life, and I'm also afraid that the feeling won't be the same after we meet. I want to focus on getting to know each other, rather than just thinking about how to make him like me. For those of you who have used dating apps, how did you relieve nervousness before your first meeting?