It is one of the biggest questions in modern dating – how soon is too soon to get in touch after the first date? If you really like someone, send them a message the next morning after the date. 'It turns out that one can text both too soon and too late, with the sweet spot falling on the morning after the date occurred.' They also said they were more likely to get in touch with that person again, such as to arrange a date. People, particularly women, did rate their dates highly for 'neediness' if they sent a message immediately after a date.

Source: Daily Mail February 10, 2026 20:34 UTC