• deaf_fish
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    9 hours ago

    I wish I knew why small talk is important and why the example in the post is a problem. It would be helpful if someone could explain it.

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      8 hours ago

      If you date someone for 2+ years, at that point, you know what their opinions are on all meaningful topics. All there is left to discuss is small talk: how’s your day, did you like the TV show, etc.

      Unless your both happy sitting in silence, you’ll probably drift apart.

      Edit: I think the issue a lot of people here have is not small talk itself, its small talk with strangers. Asking a loved one about their day is small talk, but that doesn’t diminish its value.