2. Focus on his areas of interests.
If you talk to him for hours but it only feels like a few minutes, then you’re off to a good start in your relationship. Talking about what he likes, what he feels passionately about, or even what he does at work will develop into hours of fascinating conversation covering multiple topics. And, for added benefit, you’ll also know him pretty well by the end of the conversation. A woman in her 20s told us, “I feign ignorance and let him explain and elaborate on his world.” Whatever works.