How many times a week should you go on dates with someone you’ve just started seeing?
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There are many things that can go wrong when you start dating someone. You could, for example, catch the dreaded “ick” and lose all interest quicker than you can swipe right.
One common issue, though, is that you will have very different ideas of how often you want to actually see each other.
Some people have a two-dates-a-week rule, while others will limit themselves to no more than once a week because of work and social commitments.
But how often is too often, and how do you know if you’re not seeing someone regularly enough to form a romantic connection with them?
“There is no right or wrong answer, it’s really up to you,” says Natasha Briefel at dating app Badoo. “Locking in a date a week is a good benchmark to aim for to be sure you’re giving enough time to the relationship, without meeting up so little that the connection fizzles out.”
Of course, when you’re in those early stages of infatuation, it can be tempting to want to see someone you are dating as often as possible.
“It can be really exciting to have that time apart and enjoy the build up before seeing each other again,” she adds.
“It’s also a great way to know how you feel about someone, if you’re missing them and can’t wait to see them again, and it gives you some time to assess if the relationship is working for you.”
You might also want to ascertain how each of you wants to take the pace of your relationship. For example, one of you might have just got out of a serious partnership and want to take things slowly, while the other may be ready to dive straight in.
