06/24/2025
What actually builds trust in early dating? Spoiler: It’s not oversharing on the first date.
We asked 1,000+ daters what really builds trust early on, and the answers may surprise you.
Turns out, it’s not grand gestures or dramatic confessions, it’s the quiet, consistent moments of honest communication that create real connection.
💬 64% said bringing up an ex too soon is the biggest red flag
💬 38% admitted to early emotional oversharing and said it lowered trust
💬 70% said trust comes from consistent, honest communication, not big reveals
We believe real connection takes time, and that’s exactly how we approach matchmaking at Tawkify.
Read the full survey results and see how your experience stacks up.
👉https://tawkify.com/blog/dating/floodlighting-in-modern-dating