The Blog
  • Dating
  • Couple Goals
  • The Data
  • The Site
JOIN POF TODAY
The Blog
The Blog
  • Dating
  • Couple Goals
  • The Data
  • The Site
  • Advice

Can Your Summer Fling Be The Real Thing? Here’s How You’ll Know!

  • August 28, 2018
  • 2 minute read
  • Kate Maclean
Total
0
Shares
0
0
0

Although summer is coming to end, it doesn’t mean your summer fling has to. Turns out, your casual romance may actually turn into a lasting relationship, according to a recent survey of over 400 former POF users from the U.S. who married partners they met on the app during summer.

Here’s what you need to know: 

Photo by TNK PHOTO on Unsplash

The Summer Dates That Lead to Marriage

You may be racking your brain thinking of an extravagant first date idea when in reality, your date, most likely would love a simple sit-down table for two. Research shows, singles prefer dates that nurture quality conversation. Our survey revealed the majority (55.1%) of our success couples’ first date resulted in a sit-down meal at a restaurant. The second most popular date was a romantic walk (29.9%), followed by drinks at a bar (27.7%). All of these dates have one thing in common – a setting conducive to conversations. 

How You’ll Know Your Summer Fling Can Make It As The Real Thing

When POF asked success couples – what was the best indication your relationship was more than just a fling, the number one answer was ‘having great conversations’ with the person you’re dating (33.9%). Another great indicator, is you’re making plans well past the summer into the future (30%) and lastly these two tied – you are introducing each other to friends and family and are posting each other on social media (26.6%).

Could this be The One?

Is it too good to be true you may be asking? Well, 16.4% of couples said they knew their partner was “The One” on the very first date and another 16.4% said it was love at first sight! That’s pretty remarkable. But don’t worry if you haven’t figured it out that fast, 31.8% of couples said they knew a few months in and 4.5% of couples said it took them more than a year.

Advice From The Experts – POF Success Couples

POF posed the question – If you had one great piece of advice for those currently looking for their partner on the app, what would it be? Here’s what our success couples had to share:

“Spend more time talking to one another and most of all listen to each other” 

“Be patient, be honest and be genuine.” 

“Take your time and make sure they fit what you are looking for. Be open to everyone, you never know what a simple conversation can lead to.”

“Communication is key. Take your time to really talk to someone and get to know them.” 
Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Kate Maclean

Kate is the Public Relations Manager at Plenty of Fish. Like a kid in a candy shop, Kate’s favorite things to do are eat mass amounts of sushi, spoon her cat Snoop Dogg, and hike the great Canadian wilderness. Her favorite quote of all time is “People who love to eat are the best people” -Julia Child. If you want to contribute to The Latest Catch, email Kate at [email protected]

Previous Article
  • Advice

The Importance of Self-Love and Care, Taught to Us By Queer Eye Seasons 1 & 2

  • August 23, 2018
  • Kate Maclean
View Post
Next Article
  • Advice

The Type A To My Type B: 5 Reasons Why You Should Try Dating Your Opposite

  • August 30, 2018
  • Carly Johannson
View Post

Subscribe

Tips to Your Inbox!

You May Also Like
View Post
  • Advice
  • Dating
  • Love Stories

Here’s how you can date safely online

  • January 10, 2023
  • Plenty of Fish Team
View Post
  • Advice
  • Dating

Get peace of mind with Garbo 

  • December 6, 2022
  • Plenty of Fish Team
View Post
  • Advice
  • Dating
  • Lifestyle
  • Trends

Should you be “Quiet Quitting” your dating life?

  • August 23, 2022
  • Plenty of Fish Team
View Post
  • Advice
  • Dating
  • Lifestyle

How to shake those first date jitters

  • August 19, 2022
  • Jackie Columbus
View Post
  • Advice
  • Dating
  • Lifestyle
  • Trends

Date spots in NYC that your date (and wallet) will love!

  • August 5, 2022
  • Jackie Columbus
View Post
  • Advice
  • Dating
  • Lifestyle
  • Research
  • Trends

Profile tips to make them click!

  • July 21, 2022
  • Jackie Columbus
View Post
  • Advice
  • Dating
  • Lifestyle
  • POF Life

A day in the life of a new POF user

  • June 30, 2022
  • Jackie Columbus
Woman tossing out the trash walking across grass
View Post
  • Advice
  • Dating

Declutter Your Dating Life: What to Keep and What to Toss

  • April 24, 2022
  • Megan Clark

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Subscribe

Get Tips to Your Inbox

Privacy PolicyTerms of UseCookie Policy

Input your search keywords and press Enter.

✗

Header

pre

post

No Thanks