One to two weeks is the optimum about of time, according to Quinn, as it gives you time to get to know them, but not too much time that you overthink or the spark fizzles.

What should you do if someone online asks you to meet him or her in person?

Before you meet someone in person who youve met online, you want to make sure they are who theyve said they are. The best way to go about this is to have a phone call or live video chat with them. If the person cant video chat with you, ask them to take a selfie holding a sign with particular words on it.