If You're Tired Of Stale Dating App Conversations, Try These 15 Opening Lines On Bumble

When playing this game, you probably focus on the two truths, seeing as those are the real things about you. But how interesting would it be to hear someone's lie, and chat about why they chose it?

This question comes from the Bumble Convo Starters, which you can use if/when you're not sure what to say. "Once you’ve chosen a Convo Starter that speaks to you, you can send the line as is or edit it to make it a little more personal," Fulgham says.

Another one from Convo Starters, this question delves into the podcasts your potential date might listen to in order to expand their mind, and not just leave on in the background whilst they shower — though those are fun, too.

This podcast can reveal a lot about their interests as well as what they'd like to know more about. Plus, it's a great way to bond. (If you happen to love the same obscure podcast, you're practically made for each other, right?)

If someone posts photos with their dog, don't hesitate to bring it up.

You might start with a compliment, Fulgham says, as a way to call attention to the adorableness of their dog. And then move onto specifics. This will not only (hopefully) lead to a conversation about pets, but it can also open the door to talking about your daily lifestyles, favorite local parks, and so on.

Hey, maybe you could even meet up with your dogs for a casual date outside? Just tossing ideas around.

Folks love to talk about travel, which is evidenced by the zillions of vacation photos in everyone's profile. (Or maybe that's just when they're most likely to pull out a camera? Who knows.)

Either way, travel can mean a lot to people, so it may help get a conversation going by asking about their most recent vacations, or favorite trips.

Again, be specific if you can by pointing out specific destinations. This will show you took the time to look through their profile, which is flattering. And specific questions are way easier to build on than general comments, which will help keep things flowing.

Getting someone talking about their childhood, where they grew up, and why they did (or didn't) move away can reveal a lot about them. It also offers a pretty much endless list of topics to cover.

If you grew up in the same area, you can take a stroll together down memory lane as you talk about things only the locals would know, or bond over a shared craving for [insert regional food here].

If you simply ask about someone's day, you risk getting a brief and boring "good, how was yours" in response.

It's tough to lift a conversation up after such a flat answer, so try to ask open ended-questions like this one, to increase the chances of it going somewhere.

It can also show you care about them as a person, and want to know more about their life and what's meaningful to them.

Since it's possible to integrate your Spotify playlist into your profile on Bumble, you may want to take a peek and see what they've been listening to in the music department.

Just like travel, they'll probably have a lot to say if music is meaningful to them. It can also lead to a bunch of tangents, like favorite concerts, music you listened to growing up, and even instruments you play.

Oh, and perhaps even a few potential date ideas.

If there's one thing people can talk about without hesitation, it's their job. Maybe they hate it and wish they were doing something else, and will want to tell you all about how they're going back to school. Or maybe they love it and it helps define them as a person, and they'll have countless things to say.

Whatever the case may be, this question shows you are privy to their profession, and want to learn more about what makes them tick

While they might have many interesting things about them, choose the one that stands out the most and ask about it, such as their hobbies and side projects.

Are they in a band? Are they a photographer? Do they talk a lot about brewing craft beer? Ask how they got started. If it's their passion, they'll have lots to say, and you'll learn more about them as a result.

One (not so) sneaky way to direct the conversation towards meeting up in person and going on a fun date is by asking about food, especially if they've posted photo upon photo of them grinning in restaurants. This will hopefully hit on something they're passionate about, and give you something to plan for the future.

If someone's a fan of reading, the best way to get them to open up is by asking about books. Their favorite genre, what they're reading now, their most beloved book of all time — the possibilities are endless.

Not only is this a great conversation starter, but it can also help you to get to know each other. Like podcasts, sharing a few fave authors can make it much easier to find common ground, and will give you plenty to talk about once you meet up.

This one can be surprisingly tough to answer. After all, why would they choose to describe themselves as "funny, outgoing, and unpredictable"? Do they fancy themselves an adventurer? Are they into comedy? The follow-up questions are endless.

If you aren't in the mood for the more complex questions, go ahead and keep it simple by asking about their favorite TV shows, and TV show characters. This is nice and safe but will also launch a conversation about what you both watch and why.

Again, taking notice of something specific on their profile is a surefire way to connect. But with this one, it can set you up for a date night idea (because really, who can mention food without wanting to get some immediately?) and it serves as a way to get to know each other. Are they all about cheese? Or are they a funky pineapple and olives kind of person?

Of course, this can apply to any type of food or other mentions of restaurants they have in their profile. And if nothing else, it can be a fun way to learn more about where they come from, and what they like to do.

A morning routine can reveal a lot. Are they the type to leap out of bed and jog in the park before returning home to eat overnight oats? Or do they laze around and get going in their own time? It'll be interesting to hear what they do, and can help you to start chatting about what you care about.

It can be tough to know what to say when reaching out to someone for the first time on a dating site. But there are ways to make it easier on yourself, including scanning their profile, looking for things you have in common, and asking fun, open-ended questions. Follow these tips and you'll have a great convo going in time.