Timeline Dating isn't purely based on personal experience and a passion for helping people find the love they deserve, it's also backed by research showing that early, explicit discussions about relationship goals lead to better outcomes.
Research shows couples who explicitly discuss relationship goals early report significantly higher relationship satisfaction (r = .37) and commitment. Quality communication about future plans predicts stronger dedication than current satisfaction alone.
Sources: Meta-analysis on couples' communication (PMC9153093, 2022); Expected future satisfaction study (PMC5411291, 2017)
Singles seeking committed relationships from the start report significantly higher success rates and less burnout than those pursuing casual connections. Intentional daters (clear on goals upfront) experience better outcomes and lower loneliness.
Sources: Singles in America study (Match, 2025); Dating app motivations research (Sage Journals, 2025)
Prolonged ambiguity (like "just talking" phases without commitment clarity) slows relationship formation and increases frustration. Couples who start with romantic intent and discuss timelines early avoid mismatched paths and achieve better outcomes than those who "drift" from casual to serious.
Sources: Institute for Family Studies research (recent); Casual-to-serious transition studies (Gitnux, 2020s compilation)
Post-pandemic dating shows a clear shift toward intentional, goal-focused approaches. Singles increasingly prioritize emotional honesty and upfront intentions, rejecting ambiguity. About 27% of 2025 U.S. marriages started online, with highest success rates among those who were clear about goals from the start.
Sources: The Knot Real Weddings Study (2025); Tinder Year in Swipe (2025-2026); Match, eharmony, Plenty of Fish trend reports
Bottom line: Research consistently shows that upfront goal and timeline discussions lead to higher satisfaction, stronger commitment, reduced ambiguity, and better long-term outcomes. Timeline Dating simply makes this easier.