Some single people dislike online dating, instead choosing to visit bars and clubs in the hopes of finding a mate… while other singles hate the idea of meeting someone in a bar, preferring the ease of online dating. But what if you combined both online and offline dating?

If you are serious about finding love, it could be useful to balance both online and offline dating. This is because it will make you feel more comfortable with flirting and dating, and it also increases your chances of finding a serious relationship.

Here are four tips to help you balance online and offline dating.

How To Balance Online And Offline Dating

1. Switch it up if you are feeling demotivated

It is totally normal to experience dating burnout, especially if you have been single for a while. Thankfully you can prevent (or at least reduce) this feeling by looking for a partner in a new way. So if you only ever use online dating and you are getting bored of trying to start a conversation over the internet, consider trying a speed dating evening. It may sound like an awkward way to spend a night, but it means you will be in a room with lots of other singles – and if they are making an effort to go to speed dating events, it is very likely that they are serious about finding love.

2. Don’t forget about the phone

Nowadays most people just message their crush and speak in person, but don’t forget about using the phone. This will give you the chance to have a proper moment with someone, and it will be easier for the conversation to flow as you won’t be waiting a few minutes (or hours) for a reply.

3. Set days of the week for online/offline dating

If you are struggling to balance both online and offline dating, it can be useful to set different days of the week for different types of dating. For instance you could spend Monday and Tuesday actively using your online dating profile, and you could spend Friday and Saturday visiting bars, classes, dating events and meet ups.

4. Make sure your online dating profile is 10 out of 10

Finally you should make sure that your dating profile is truly amazing and original. Lots of people that use online dating only ever fill out half of their profile, hoping to get by on their age and profile picture alone, but the truth is you won’t get many matches with a 6 out of 10 profile. So make sure that your profile is a 10 out of 10 profile, and you are much more likely to get a response to your messages!