The second date should not take place more than two weeks after the first date. If the first date went exceptionally well, the best thing you can do is lock in a second date soon after. The following dates should all be spaced as close together as possible.

When should you set up a second date?

Barrett agrees that asking for a second date near the end of the first is a good move. “Theres no time like the present,” he says. “Its very attractive to people when youre vulnerable, honest and when you go after what you want. I recommend that a guy, if hes feeling it, set up the second date on the first date.