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Is conversation the answer to a perfect first date?

Forget the candlelight, the cocktails and the carefully chosen corner table, new research suggest...

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14.19 13 Apr 2026


Is conversation the answer to a perfect first date?


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14.19 13 Apr 2026


Forget the candlelight, the cocktails and the carefully chosen corner table, new research suggests the real spark on a first date has little to do with where you are, and everything to do with what you say. A study from the University of Georgia has found that meaningful conversation not mood lighting or stylish surroundings is what truly drives attraction. So, could the secret to a great first date be as simple as asking the right questions?

Joining Seán to discuss is Matchmaker Mairead Loughman.


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