Dating app etiquette after the January surge

Clear intent, kinder ghosting alternatives and when to meet offline.

Priya Nair
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January always floods dating apps. Advisers and therapists we spoke to recommended clearer bios, fewer parallel chats, and suggesting a short daytime meet within a week if both sides are keen.

If you lose interest, a brief closing message beats silent disappearance.

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