Once Thanksgiving comes and goes, it may feel like a good time to temporarily disable your online dating profiles, delete dating apps from your phone and take a break from meeting new people altogether. After all, your calendar is likely filled with holiday parties, family get-togethers, holiday travel and more Hallmark movies than you’re willing to openly admit.
But I’m here to tell you that you might be missing an opportunity for romance if you sit December out.
I understand that the holidays can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to travel and family, but they can also provide some great conversation starters — the kinds that are way more interesting than “hey” and much more likely to get a response. Instead of a boring “What are you up to this weekend?,” which I would try to avoid in general, as everyone says similar things (work, work out, laundry, errands), try a holiday-themed opening line that is both fun and flirty. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
