Dating: The Do’s and Don’ts of Texting Etiquette

One of the first questions we all stumble over after a Date is ‘is it too early to text him?’ but that’s not the only dilemma. Should you add a kiss? How many texts should I send a day? These are all questions we ask ourselves when we’ve got a new man on the scene.

Fortunately, Cupid.com have done some research and found out exactly what’s acceptable, and what isn’t, when it comes to texting your Date.

Here are the do’s and don’ts of texting etiquette, enjoy!

DO: Wait Until the Next Day to Text Them

One of the biggest questions is how long should we wait after the date to get in touch? Well, Cupid found that most men and women

will wait until the morning after the date to text saying they had a good time.

DON’T: Leave it too Long

Although you might want to make them sweat

a little, leaving it too long can make a guy lose interest. Women are the worst for this as a fifth will wait until the guy texts them first, but only 3 per cent of men have such willpower.

DO: Sign off with a Kiss

Worried that a kiss on the end of a tight might come across as too desperate? Worry not, two thirds of men

and women think it’s perfectly okay to put a kiss on the text to a person they just started dating.

DON’T: Use Emoticons

Using every smiley under the sun won’t do you any favours in the texting department. Women are the worst offenders and a quarter of men see it as childish.

DO: Keep in Touch

Texting back and forth throughout the day lets your date know that you’re interested and that you’re thinking about them.

DON’T: Overload them with Texts

Women said that if a guy sends them more than ten texts a day then they start to come across as creepy. Men, on the other hand, think that the more texts the better.

DO: Make Yourself Available

If you had a good time

and would like a second date then make yourself available for one. Over three quarters of men would be put off if you said you were ‘busy at the moment’ after them texting asking if you would like to go on a second date.

DON’T: Look Desperate

As much as you might want to seem like you’re interested, don’t be saying you want to spend every night of the week with them. Nearly two thirds of women said it would creep them out if a guy wanted to spend every night with them after texting to suggest a second date.

Do you have any do’s and don’ts when it comes to texting a date? Let us know by commenting below.

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Dos and Don'ts: Best Tips For Online Dating

Once considered a creepy or nerdy way to meet people, the online dating industry is now worth more than £2bn and is no longer seen as an unacceptable way to find love.

There are even dating websites such as My Lovely Parent and My Single Friend that let you play cupid for friends and family.

For many, however, the prospect of online dating will be intimidating and, frankly, a complete mystery.

To allay these fears, HuffPost UK Lifsetyle spoke to dating experts to get the low-down on what you should do and -- more importantly -- what you shouldn't do in the online dating world.

Here is what the experts had to say:

Kate Taylor, relationship expert at match.com

Do take the time to get your profile right. Spend some time making sure your profile is as good as it can be and that it accurately reflects your personality.

Do concentrate on the written word. Make sure anything you publish on the net communicates the qualities you want to portray.

Do make your first message count. Ensure it reads like a personal message by mentioning a few things from the person’s profile and interests that caught your eye and made you want to get in touch.

Don’t misrepresent yourself on your profile. It’s best not to use old photos for your profile picture and be completely honest about your hobbies and interests.

Don't let a bad dating experience get you down.

Don’t be afraid to make the first move.

Don't do this

Liz Marie, senior editor at WeLoveDates and HuffPost UK blogger

Do accept dates with people who aren't your “type”.

Do meet first dates in a public place and always let a friend or family member know where you'll be.

Do make online dating a priority.

Don't use a selfie as your profile photo! It looks like you don't have any friends!

Don't respond to every email that you receive-unless you really want to.

Don't wait for someone you're interested in to message you first!

Don't do this either

Do be on time. Even slight lateness can set a miserable tone for the rest of the date.

Do be clean. You'd be surprised how often dates turn up without showering.

Do contribute to the conversation. It's great that you're "a good listener" but you're wrong if you think letting someone do all the talking makes for a great date.

Don't go for dinner on the first date. Once you're sitting at a table with this stranger, you're trapped until the bill comes – and they could be a very slow eater and dull to boot.

Don't arrive drunk or come from somewhere else where you've been drinking.

Don't lie on your dating profile. If you really want this to go somewhere, you'll have to be honest.

Don't do this, either

Do a little research. Before you write your profile, see what people your similar age and gender are saying about themselves.

Do remember that this is a dating site, not a job interview. Use your profile as a trailer, not the full movie.

Do actually date. Get out and meet in real life!

Don't sit idle. Aim for about ten new messages a day in order to get noticed by other users, and the site's algorithm.

Don't cut and paste. It's pretty easy to spot a generic "I send this to all the girls" message, and it won't do you any favours. Personalised messages stand out much more. and get a real dialogue going.

Don't mention how you promise you won't ever tell anyone you met online. The stigma attached to online dating is long gone. Be proud that you're being proactive in your search for love.

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