Attacking the questions? Be careful...

Okay, folks. We all know that some of eHarmony's questions are really stupid.

And it can be tempting to dismiss stupid questions.

The problem? It rarely works well.

Yes, it can be a lot of fun to come up with witty retorts to stupid questions. But, often, those witty retorts make you look like you're trying too hard to answer a simple question.

It can make you look more evasive. Less genuine. And, usually, less idealizable.

They tend to break the "fourth wall" of having an intimate conversation.

And, if a woman has invested effort into choosing a question, she may see your dismissal as a personal rejection of her values.

Now, I'm not saying that "attacking the question" has no place in anyone's toolbox. If you feel like you're being treated like a doormat, or you're being asked an offensive question, this may be your best response.

But, in those cases - you're already fighting a losing battle. And your response may only serve to let you leave with head held high.

And, a lot of times, that's a good reason.