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10 first dates, barely any second dates. Is this normal or am I doing something wrong?

I'm in my early 30s(F), fairly new to the US. I moved here from India for grad school and started using Hinge about three months ago.

I’d say I get a decent amount of interest in my profile and I’m pretty confident about being able to hold conversations. I've been on roughly 10 first dates, of which 2–3 turned into second dates, but nothing progressed further. There have been a few guys I genuinely wanted to see again, but the interest seemingly wasn't mutual. I'm finding the rejection a little difficult and wondering if there's something I'm doing wrong.

I'm someone who takes time to develop attraction. I don't expect fireworks on a first date, especially with the nerves and awkwardness of meeting a stranger. If I find someone interesting, I'm usually open to a second date to explore the connection.

I've been reflecting on a few things that might be affecting my dates:

  • Appearance: I look fairly similar to my pictures, although naturally more posed and put-together in photos. I'm also very short and petite (no boobs or butt lol), so while I’m not trying to misrepresent myself in my pictures, it might not be obvious without seeing me in person?
  • Accent: I have an Indian accent, and I wonder if that surprises people or affects attraction.
  • Flirting: I'm not naturally flirtatious with someone I've just met. I smile, laugh, make eye contact, and engage in conversation, but I struggle to create obvious romantic tension.
  • Conversation: I try to ask thoughtful questions and show curiosity, but I can get carried away talking when I'm passionate about something. Maybe I come across as too chatty rather than composed?

Generally, I feel like my dates involve good conversations and laughter, but I don't always sense romantic interest from the other person.

Is this a normal first-to-second-date ratio on Hinge? Do most people expect an immediate spark? Or is there something about my approach that I should work on?

I'm open to constructive criticism. I know attraction can't be forced and dating takes time, but it's disappointing when I'd genuinely like to get to know someone better and don't get that second chance. Just trying to understand whether I'm overthinking a normal dating experience or missing something.

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u/Unlikely_Waltz2543 — 4 days ago
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No hinge I will not ask out the person who doesn't text back.

Matched with this person. Tried a couple ice breaker questions. No response and hinge has the audacity to put a button to ask them out lol

u/Apart-Stop5722 — 5 days ago
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Too many dates ?

Hi everyone! I (F22) joined hinge about a month ago in a major city. I’ve had quite a bit of luck and have gone out with 6 guys, and 4 of those turned into second dates. I’m not complaining about this at all, but wondering how others handle having so many dates at a time? I have pretty strict criteria for matching with someone, so I think I have that going for me

I feel like my weekends have become marathon days of making plans with the guys I’m getting to know. I try to be strict about letting someone know when I’m not interested or don’t see any potential. I’m pretty social and work in a sales role so I feel like my outgoing personality does a lot of the heavy lifting.

I genuinely enjoy getting to know new people and going to new places, so I’ve had a lot of fun with Hinge! I just don’t want to waste anyone’s time (I promise I’m not intentionally doing that). I would like to find a serious relationship, so I’m trying to be very intentional with matches and dates.

My questions for others:

  1. How do not get overwhelmed with scheduling dates?
  2. What could I do to not get fatigued by dating?
  3. Should I have a hard rule for ending things after a certain number of dates if I don’t see potential?
  4. Any other suggestions for finding a serious relationship on hinge?

Thank you all!

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u/Cautious-Argument577 — 4 days ago
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Question for the women: Why does it make you upset when men leave a compliment about finding you attractive? It’s a datong app after all.

Not taking shot at anyone btw, this is a genuine conversation I’d like to see happening. Nothing but good vibes here!

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u/Delicious-Top4337 — 6 days ago
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Craziest conversation I’ve had from a Hinge date ever. TW Abuse

[effacé]

u/Due_Youth1557 — 10 days ago
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Profile Review?

Hey All, let me know if you have any advice or input for me. Don’t hold back, you won’t hurt my feelings.

Thank you in advance!

u/OutrageousFace3766 — 12 days ago
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My hinge match’s location changed on hinge

My match said I’m the only person they’re talking to and love bombed me for quite a while and has now gone mia. I see that their location changed on hinge. I want to know if this is something they did themselves or if it auto updated. And if it did auto update, do you have to open the app for it to update, or does it keep changing as you move?

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u/OkLemon1882 — 11 days ago
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27M profile review

Can anyone provide a profile review? Trying to know if there is a prompt or pic I should change.

u/umap33 — 12 days ago
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Going on a fourth date, but I’m worried he’s not actually interested in getting to know me. Am I overthinking?

I’ve been on three dates with this guy and we’re planning a fourth. After our third date, he told me he really likes me and wants to keep seeing me, and we kissed.

The problem is that on our third date, I felt like he barely asked me anything about myself. We had fun and laughed, but there were awkward silences while we were walking. I asked him about a philosophy book he was reading, and afterward he asked if I read too, but it honestly felt like he was just trying to fill the silence. He only started asking me more questions toward the end of the date before taking me for ice cream and kissing me.

His texting has also gotten progressively slower and is very formal/robotic, almost ChatGPT-like 😭 We mostly talk about date logistics rather than our everyday lives. Today he even told me something about his mom that he’d already told me before, so apparently he didn’t remember telling me.

At the same time, he keeps planning dates, suggests things for us to do, and has explicitly told me he likes me. But overall, he just feels very detached to me, and I don’t really feel like he’s trying to get to know me on a deeper level.

I’m supposed to see him for a fourth date soon. Am I overthinking this? Would you go on the fourth date and see how he acts, or does this sound like a lack of genuine interest?

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u/cephaeli — 11 days ago
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Profile Review.

Hey so I have not been on Hinge or any dating apps since I met my ex wife. I’m not getting any matches and can use some help. Any advice?

u/WrenFeyStrider — 12 days ago
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Cosa passa nella testa di un ragazzo? Chiedo consiglio

Ciao a tutti, chiedo un parere soprattutto ai ragazzi della community per capire come funziona la vostra mente in queste situazioni e cosa dovrei aspettarmi.

Vi spiego i fatti: sono uscita con un ragazzo una sola ed unica volta. Non c'è alcuna frequentazione di lungo corso, ci siamo visti letteralmente una volta sola. Ci tengo però a precisare che è stata una serata estremamente intensa e profonda sotto ogni punto di vista. Abbiamo vissuto momenti forti e lui stesso ha dichiarato che per lui erano cose profonde, come se ci conoscessimo da sempre.
Prima e dopo questa serata gli ho messo le cose in chiaro senza filtri: gli ho detto esplicitamente che non sono il tipo da "scopamicizia" o storie leggere e gli ho fatto presente che anche quelle ragazze che sembrano concedersi subito senza problemi, in realtà il giorno dopo spesso non ci stanno bene affatto (anche se non lo dicono... e da donna lo so bene!).
Il giorno dopo essere usciti, dopo queste mie parole, è stato proprio lui a riaprire il discorso lasciando intendere di non voler proseguire la cosa a lungo termine. Io gli ho ribadito la mia posizione e due giorni dopo c'è stata una telefonata in cui lui voleva "chiarire" e lì ha tirato fuori un muro di scuse e paranoie: ha tirato in ballo la resistenza a lungo termine, dicendo che non sa se ce la fa a sostenere la distanza (viviamo ad un’ora di macchina e in città ben collegate da mezzi). Ha specificato che al momento non vuole "forzare" le cose, perché ci siamo visti una sola volta e sente che sarebbe una forzatura, ma allo stesso tempo ha detto chiaramente che vuole continuare a sentirmi per vedere come evolve la situazione, *se* evolve.
Durante la chiamata io gli ho anche detto, con molta maturità, che chi lo sa dove ci porterà la vita: magari ci si avvicina per lavoro o per altro, magari lui ci ripensa (ha appena iniziato un percorso psicologico e mi ha confidato di aver parlato di me alla terapeuta), io potrei anche valutare un sacrificio di viaggio, ma solo dopo che l'altro mi ha dimostrato davvero tutto sul campo. Ammetto che lui mi ripeteva quanto fosse difficile per lui dirmi queste cose, sembrava sinceramente dispiaciuto.
Io volevo cercare di vivermela con leggerezza, ma dopo quella telefonata ho scoperto di essere tornata in quel famoso loop: non valgo la pena per nessuno; nessuno vuole seriamente impegnarsi; resterò sempre da sola…
Nonostante questa telefonata, il suo comportamento quotidiano, però, è opposto: mi aggiorna su tutto quello che fa, mi scrive durante la giornata, mi manda i buongiorno, mi dice dove si trova (anche oggi mentre è in viaggio per un evento) e mi chiede della mia giornata. C'è stata anche un'occasione in cui gli ho condiviso un brano da ascoltare in viaggio (*Una poesia anche per te* di Elisa) e l'ha accolto con molto garbo e dolcezza.
Il punto che non capisco è proprio questo: dopo una serata intensa, dichiarazioni profonde, e poi una chiamata in cui dice di non volersi affezionare, che non vuole forzare perché è presto, ma vuole comunque restare in contatto per "vedere se e come evolve", continua a stare lì a fare il presente a metà.
Mi rivolgo a voi uomini:
Cosa scatta nella vostra testa quando dite di non voler forzare le cose dopo una sola serata, tirate in ballo scuse sulla distanza/carattere, ma volete comunque continuare a sentirvi per "vedere come va" mantenendo la chat caldissima?
È solo un modo per tenersi una porta aperta (è un bel ragazzo, ne troverebbe mille che gliela darebbero la prima sera) e prendersi attenzioni/validazione senza prendersi responsabilità, o c'è una vera confusione mentale?
Sto valutando se mettere in pausa questo genere di dinamiche per dedicarmi solo ad allargare la mia cerchia di amicizie platoniche e serene, perché non ho intenzione di fare la crocerossina agli indecisi. Voi dal vostro punto di vista come vedete questa situazione?
Grazie a chi mi darà una risposta sincera e diretta

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u/Fit-Smoke5888 — 12 days ago