Find a shared interest
An interest gives you something to return to together: music, food, films, or a conversation that makes you think. Start with what you enjoy.
Take the pressure off
Every conversation doesn’t need to become a love story. Meeting someone interesting and feeling understood are meaningful in their own right.
Be clear, be kind
Let people know what kind of connection you’re looking for, and respect what they’re looking for too. Honest expectations leave more space for a real connection.