It's also important not to overinvest in a date.
A key component of dating is making a great first impression.
Matchmaker at Love HQ in Mullingar, Mairéad Loughman says generally first impressions are made in the first 7 seconds of meeting someone.
She adds that it's important not to overinvest in a first date and to remember to have fun.
Ms. Loughman was speaking with Will Faulkner on Midlands Today about the do's and don'ts of dating: