There are many uncertainties when trying to turn a match into a real-life date.
And often connections that might have had potential in person fade away because of chats that drag on too long.
So here are five tips from Moe Ari Brown, Love and Connection Expert at Hinge, the dating app designed to be deleted quickly. These suggestions will help you start a meaningful and engaging conversation and transition from chatting to meeting in no time.
5 Steps to Take Your Chat to a Real Date
Ask Specific Questions
Too many conversations revolve around the same old “How was your weekend?” until one person gives up.
Instead of sticking to generic questions, choose more specific and engaging topics.
If you’re out of ideas, take another look at their profile and ask questions to get to know them better. A fulfilling conversation is built on the exchange of experiences and thoughts.
Make Them Laugh!
Never underestimate humor—according to Hinge data, 92% of users consider a shared sense of humor important when evaluating a relationship.
Don’t be afraid to crack a joke or show your funny side.
Reply Quickly and Switch to Another Platform
Matches who reply within 24 hours are much more likely to secure a date.
Conversations can fizzle out if there are long response times or poor timing.
If the conversation is going well, suggest moving to another platform, such as texting or a phone call. This helps avoid communication gaps since users can have different notification settings for dating apps.
Set Up the Date ASAP
Keeping a conversation alive without it losing momentum is tricky. That’s why it’s best to schedule a date—whether a video call, phone chat, or in-person meetup—as soon as possible.
The ideal moment? After three days of chatting.
Many people delay asking for a date to minimize the risk of rejection or incompatibility. However, this is a common mistake that doesn’t always lead to better chemistry.
In fact, 62% of Hinge users feel ready to set up a date after three days of chatting.
Meeting in person is always the best way to assess chemistry and connection for a potential relationship.
How to Ask Them Out?
Let them know you’d like to meet in person to get to know them better.
Suggest a place, date, and time.
And for an extra personal touch, send a voice message!
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