Dating presents a difficult conundrum. On the one hand, you not only want to get to know the other person but in many cases, your safety and security actually depend on you knowing certain things about them. On the other hand, if you genuinely like the person, you don’t want to scare them off by probing too deeply. The truth is, however, that while you want to tread carefully, here are five important topics you want to discuss when dating.
1. Marital status/ past marriages
Unfortunately, too many people assume that if someone is dating, it means they are single. Sadly, this is not always the case. Before you get too involved with someone, you want to make sure you know where things stand. While they may still lie if you ask them, it’s important to actually ask a potential mate about both their current marital status and any past marriages. Both of which will have a direct effect on your relationship. Continue reading