How many dates to go on to get to know someone: Matchmaker Maria Avgitidis reveals the 12 date rule

A matchmaker has revealed her '12 date rule' to help singles find their perfect match. Matchmaker Maria Avgitidis said when dating the key is to get to know someone before having sex to understand if you truly like them or not The 12 date rule doesn't require going on 12 physical dates - it could simple be a 20-minute phone or video call, but excludes texting 'A date is anything that is a phone call, a video call or an in-person date that's more than 20 minutes and up to three hours,' Maria said, adding how you can have up to two dates in one day based on this rule. During the 12 dates, aim to learn four essential factors about the other person - including what they're like on both a good and bad day and how they react when you're having a good or bad day What you should always learn about someone when dating 1. Maria also said 'texting doesn't account for anything' because you still don't know what the other person is like What does the 12 date rule involve? The 12 date rule allows singles to get to know the person their dating and their behaviours By withstanding from sex, you're able to view the person and notice any red flags The 12 date rule doesn't require going on 12 physical dates - it could simple be a 20-minute phone or video call, but excludes texting The process can only take two to three weeks rather than months Be open to the person you're dating if you don't want to have sex with them just yet and the reason why While on the dates, Maria encouraged singles to speak to the person they're dating about waiting to have sex until you feel comfortable.