Dating 101 Part 2: 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐝... 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭?
Continuing from Part 1: “Where Do I Even Start?”
So you sent out your introduction. Maybe you even shared a bit about your must-haves or a fun fact or two.
And now… they’ve replied.
You’re excited, curious and maybe a little unsure about what to do next.
Let’s walk you through it with 4 andwemet grounding reminders to help you date with intention and to avoid dating burnout:
#1. Respect each other’s time
Don’t rush into constant texting. Once the conversation begins, check on each other's availability to chat vs sending a deluge of messages.
A simple “Hey, when’s a good time to connect this week?" is respectful and sets a tone of balance from the start.
Also avoid asking or sending photographs, you are not making an album of sorts.
#2. Move to a voice or video call
Don’t linger in chat for days, remember to keeping them brief
If comfortable, suggest a 5–10 minute call not to “interview” each other, but to sense if the connection has some spark outside of texting.
This saves time, energy, and filters out mismatches early.
#3. Meet over an activity
If you’re both open to an in-person meeting, decide to meet over an activity you both are comfortable doing vs meeting, sitting and talking.
Ideally the first 5 interactions to be over an activity.
A walk, a game of badminton, pickle ball, visit to the museum - these are ice-breakers that take the pressure off and make conversations easier.
#4. Pay your own way
Always split the cost of any activity or coffee the first few times unless one of you chooses to treat the 6th or the 9th interaction.
Doing this sets the tone for mutual respect especially in the early stages.
Dating with intention isn’t about being rigid. It’s about being clear, kind, and emotionally aware.
Would love to know what you think and also feedback, in case you do follow these guidelines.
