Ignore the Elephant

The cringiest thing you could possibly do is talk about dating on a first date. You might as well wave a white flag and go home, because no good can come of this. You both know you’re on a first date. You both know dating can be difficult/weird/fun/awkward. You both have exes, baggage, and trauma. There’s no need to address it, and there are far more interesting things to chat about. If the other person brings it up, make a light joke and move on. If you really can’t think of anything else to talk about, that’s a clue that your conversation skills need some work.