What do you say at a speed dating event?

You can talk about anything you like. But hobbies, work-life, family, travel and other interests are all good. A good opener is to ask whether the person has speed dated before. If they have been to lots of events, choose more unusual questions to avoid a sense of repetition for them (thatll help you stand out).

How do you tell your partner the relationship is moving too fast?

Use “I” statements Instead of saying things like, “Youre moving too fast,” or “Youre talking about the future too much,” try to avoid pointing fingers. “Say explicitly […] that you feel the relationship is moving too quickly,” Hassan says, “because someone else might have no problem with the pace theyre setting.