According to the survey released to Mashable, users messaged 16 people on average before finding their new partner and went on up to five dates. It took the users on average two months before finally finding that special someone. Interestingly, men were found to be pickier when it came to swiping right.

How much time should I spend on a dating app?

She told Business Insider that daters should use apps 15 minutes in the morning and 15 minutes at night — especially once the novelty and excitement wear off, which tends to happen a month in. All in all, she says you shouldnt be spending more than an hour a day on dating apps.

What are the odds of finding someone online?

A recent study in the US showed 20% of men and 13% of women had found a romantic partner online. That means the actual odds for men are 4/1 (5.0) and for women about 6/1 (7.0). However, the flipside is that nearly half – 40% of men and 41% of women – had been unsuccessful in their search.

How many dates does it take to find the one?

The study of 2,000 adults who say they have already met The One, found that women will also go on seven dates - as well as a further two blind dates and two dates with someone they met over the internet. But men will enjoy eight dates, three blind dates and meet three people online.