Texting compatibility is not real-life compatibility. You can have banter, matching memes, and high energy on a screen, only to feel zero chemistry across a dinner table. Stop building a 3-week digital bond before meeting. Get to a 30-minute coffee date in week one.

Here's something people confuse in modern dating: Attention ≠ genuine interest. Someone can like your stories, reply instantly and text you all day. That feels good. But look beyond the notifications. Consistency. Effort. Making time. Following through. Those tell you much