I’m 26F, and for me, safety and feeling comfortable come first. I usually like to wait about a week before meeting someone — not to play games, but because I like to get a feel for how they think or at least a glimpse of it through a few days of texting. As my username hints, “anxious” is part of my reality, so rushing to meet someone right away has never been my thing. I’d rather ease into it and make sure I feel safe before taking that step. It’s not a good feeling to feel unsafe with someone you’re meeting, especially when your intention is to find your person. My reasons mostly stem from people not always being honest about their intentions on dating apps — but that also applies to people you meet in more natural settings, as well .