{"id":1340,"date":"2012-01-20T16:45:53","date_gmt":"2012-01-20T16:45:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/p=?1340"},"modified":"2012-01-20T16:45:53","modified_gmt":"2012-01-20T16:45:53","slug":"active-dates-can-help-break-the-ice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/gb\/news\/active-dates-can-help-break-the-ice\/","title":{"rendered":"Active dates &#8216;can help break the ice&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When arranging a first date, single people should try out something fun and active and avoid getting into a deep and meaningful conversation too early.<\/p>\n<p> This is the opinion of Chrissy Richman, director of thelifechangepeople.com, who said initial meetings often contain &quot;too much talking&quot; about personal details.<\/p>\n<p> For this reason, the expert stated that doing something together &ndash; like going to the cinema or trying out horse riding &ndash; can tell people more about each other than an in-depth chat.<\/p>\n<p> Additionally, Ms Richman suggested that honesty can be the best policy for those people meeting for the first time, particularly when they are simply looking for a bit of fun.<\/p>\n<p> &quot;[Don't] try to please people by liking what they like, even when you don't. 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