"At some point the right person will come." Those who can no longer hear this sentence and want to take action themselves have already taken the most important step, according to the single and couple advisors Anna Peinelt and Christian Thiel.

The two speak regularly about love issues in the WELT podcast “The Love thing”.

Their conclusion is that you should proceed strategically when looking for a partner, because studies have shown that it is more promising.

But how do you find the right partner online?

How long should a first meeting last?

Which topics should you discuss on the first date and which are better not?

In four steps they explain the important points on the way to the right relationship.

Step 1: What should you do before actually looking for a partner?