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How many times should I talk to someone online before meeting them?

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Cher Gopman
Dating Coach

03/24/25 5:10pm

I'd suggest that you have at least 5 conversations online before meeting up with someone. The exception might be if you meet on Tinder or Bumble and there's a crazy immediate connection where the two of you share some mutual interest, but in general, you want to chat a few times before meeting up.

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