Expect the date to last between 30 minutes or a few hours if you hit it off. In terms of things to talk about, Ruby says that you just need to think about real life dates but be aware awkward silences seem a lot worse on video.

How long should video dates be?

On a FaceTime date, youre obviously limited in terms of location and activities. With all of that considered, Erika Ettin, an online dating coach and founder of the coaching service A Little Nudge, says that somewhere between 30 and 90 minutes is an ideal length for a FaceTime date.