“Four to five days of chatting before you initiate the date is often the sweet spot. It gives you enough time to build that foundation of trust, but its not so long that the momentum drops off.”

How long do people talk on dating apps before meeting?

One to two weeks is the optimum about of time, according to Quinn, as it gives you time to get to know them, but not too much time that you overthink or the spark fizzles.

How long after meeting online should you meet in person?

According to scientists, the longer you wait, the higher the risk of having a disappointing first date. Researchers at the University of South Florida looked into the habits of online daters and found the ideal time frame between sending that first message to meeting in person is within 23 days.