Why To Ask Personal Questions On Your First Date

Many people advise to keep first dates light and carefree. This means not asking any “personal” questions, including about religion or politics. As a couples therapist, I believe exactly the opposite, as you might be able to tell from listening to my podcast about whether you should say you like sex in your dating profile. After seeing how many couples split up because of basic incompatibility, I think: Why not see if compatibility is present sooner than later?