> But why talk shop on a date at all though? Because lots of programmers loves to talk about code? > A shared niche interest is not sufficient basis for a goo

> But why talk shop on a date at all though? Because lots of programmers loves to talk about code? > A shared niche interest is not sufficient basis for a good relationship. Then what is a good basis for a relationship? A shared interest in ubiquitous interests like food, blockbusters or travel? I don't think that is much better. > I’m a woman in tech and I don’t necessarily wanna talk code on a first or second date, I’ve got professional development figured out on my own time. Good for you, not everyone feels like that though.