We asked dating and relationships experts how to keep any conversation going, whether it's on text, DMs, dating apps, or IRL on a date.

Keeping a few topics and anecdotes handy, asking open-ended questions, and looking for common ground with someone are a few strategies that can help you keep a conversation going.

Here's how to keep a conversation going and keep your friend chatting and engaged.

I also like to keep up the banter after the date is done, so I've spent some time brainstorming texts to send right after a date that can help the conversation transition naturally.

What do you do then? You need to know of some ways that can help you keep a conversation going over a dating app.