But you can—and should—test out a quantity of compliments or smiling at a cute stranger to help boost your confidence and put together you for the real thing. Even if your ex left you with a mountain of debt or some deep-rooted trust issues, do your finest to not trash talk them to your early dates. No matter what your age, everyone loves a thoughtful compliment. A painful divorce or the 30 happy years you spent together before your spouse’s death might weigh heavily on your mind, but that doesn’t mean stuff like that is applicable first date fodder. When doubtful, save the talk of your past relationships for later…