Help me out here, gents.

We all know that on dates it's important to keep things upvibe and interesting. I've noticed lately that the last couple of dates I've been on there's been a consistent flow of conversation but nowhere near enough convo that builds attraction and create both chemistry and tension.

A bit of platonic, 'boring' conversation at the start I think is fine, maybe even necessary, but what I'd like to know is how do all of you negotiate this? I know to stay away from boring topics and avoid interviewing her but how can I vibe, be more fun and be more flirty?

I'm kinda drawing blanks and the vibe dies down. If you could all help a man out and prevent me from being a boring motherfucker my whole life that'd be great. Thanks boys!