9 Dating Tips From a Grandma and 6 From a Niece and Nephew

Here at Slice.ca, we’re always interviewing the experts about dating. New idea? Ask my 85-year-old grandma and 10-year-old niece for dating tips. My grandma Betty got married in 1953 at 18-years-old to my grandpa George. They were married for 44 years until my grandpa passed away. She’s sweet and stoic and although quite reserved, often surprises you with a super witty or sarcastic comment. My niece Kaiya is 10 and doesn’t know a life without the Internet. She’s silly, sensitive and too smart for her own good. Oh, also, my seven-year-old nephew Kieran chimed in a few times too. The interview results? Quite entertaining and surprisingly insightful.

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How did you meet grandpa? How long did you date before you went steady/got married?

Grandma says: We met on a blind date, set up by your grandpa’s friend who lived five miles down the road. In those days, you’d only go out once a week, on a Saturday night. Sometimes Wednesdays too if things got really serious. We dated for about two years before we got married.

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How did you know he was “the one”?

Grandma says: We just clicked immediately. And we liked a lot of the same things. We were on the same page.

A strong connection and healthy vibe is just one of the signs you've found the one.

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Any regrets?

Grandma says: No, no regrets.

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If someone is single, where do they meet people?

Grandma says: School, I think. If you’re meeting someone when you’re a bit older after you’re done school, best not to meet someone at any “unsavoury” places like a bar. Best to meet someone at a church group or travel group, if they have those.

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If someone is single, where do they meet people?

Niece says: At their house or in the park. I don’t know!

Nephew says: At someone else’s wedding, that’s the only place.

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What are the best activities for a first date?

Grandma says: Going out for dinner. Nothing fancy, something like a hamburger or hot dog. Actually! The first time I ever had a grilled cheese sandwich was on a date with your grandpa. Also, try to go out on dates in groups: less pressure and it's safer.

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What are the best activities for a first date?

Niece says: Go out to a restaurant or take a walk or something. At a restaurant, you’d go somewhere fancy. You wouldn’t want to go to McDonald's — although I would!

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How do you know you’re in love?

Grandma says: When you don’t want to think about anyone else. And when you’re excitedly waiting for the other person to call.

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How do you know you’re in love?

Niece says: I have no idea. I seriously don’t know.

Nephew says: You always hang out with each other.

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After how long of dating someone, should their family meet them?

Grandma says: Six months, I think.

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After how long of dating someone, should their family meet them?

Niece says: Like definitely under a year, maybe a month or two. You wouldn’t want to wait too long, but after a week I don’t want to come over and be like “hiiiii!”

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What type of qualities make a good boyfriend/girlfriend?

Grandma says: They have to be on time. And neatly dressed: don’t look like a slob.

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What type of qualities make a good boyfriend/girlfriend?

Niece says: Funny, because you don’t want to sit there bored. Also, enthusiastic, kind, nice and respectful.

Nephew: Funny. And happy, because that means they like each other. (He then proceeded to make two stuffed animals hug). Huggies!

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When should someone get married and/or move in with a partner?

Grandma says: Don’t move in right away. Six months to a year I think.

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When should someone get married and/or move in with a partner?

Niece says: You probably would want to move in after a couple months. Because if it’s the first week and then if you break up — some relationships don’t last long — you’d have nowhere to go. So, after a few months move in with them and then after a few months get married.

Nephew says: When they’re 25 or 26. Maybe like seven years they should know each other first. They should get married and then live together.

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