First-date conversation no-no's

Author Josey Vogel talked dating tips and tricks with Balance host Dr. Marla Shapiro. Here is an excerpt from her book, Dating: A Survival Guide from the Frontlines, that tells you what not to talk about during that first get-together.

What not to talk about on a first date:

• "Diseases or illnesses, obsessive behavior, friends in jail."

• "Exes."

• "Medical problems that mean he can't have children. (It happened. Honest.)"

• "Bodily functions."

• "Details about failed personal relationships."

• "How much you hate your family."

• "How you were dumped by all your former girlfriends."

• "Politics, religion or sexuality." (Jeez, tough customer.)

• "Family problems."

• "Your favorite sexual positions."

• "Past boyfriends, past dates, dead cats, negative ideas."

• "Cars. Some guys can talk about their vehicle for hours." (I hear ya, Unless you're a car freak too, car talk is boring!)

• "How much money you make or spend."

• "Financial difficulties."

• "How I should run my life, according to you!"