Did you know that most dating coaches advise going on as many as ten dates before having sex?
This can be tough to achieve, especially if both parties are employed.
One way to get around this time constraint is to have phone call dates.
Phone call dates involve audio and video calls over any medium you and your date are comfortable with.
Unlike physical dates, they require less money and more creativity.
It’s important to differentiate phone call dates from texting with audio messages.
So the question is, should a phone call actually be considered a ‘real’ date?
However, if certain things are put in place, they can be as beneficial as a real date.
Matchmaker Match Maria Avgitidis supports this sentiment.
She toldDaily Mailthat virtual calls could be a great way to ensure you have 12 dates before sex.
It can be a great way to break the ice and make relationships progress.
However, the keyword you want to focus on is “can.”
Several things need to be in place for a phone or virtual date to be this beneficial.
For one, you’re gonna wanna plan and treat it like an actual date.
Have a beginning and end time set.
If it’s a video call, shower and have a go at look nice.
In addition, a phone or video call date can tell you much more about your partner.
To avoid an underwhelming virtual date, you better make plans ahead.
Don’t just plan the time and date; list everything you want to discuss and share.
You could even take a virtual walk together while hashing out your to-talk-about list.
Virtual dates are also the perfect time to figure out your partner’s idea of a future together.
