How Long Should I Wait Before Asking Him Out On A Date?

I'm a woman in my early thirties and I started online dating this year, encouraged by friends after being single for a long time.

- Coleen Nolan

Dear Coleen

I was sceptical about it at first, but I've actually got into it and have met someone I like who's a similar age and, like me, hasn't been married and doesn't have kids.

We definitely seem to be on the same wavelength and, from what I've seen of him in photos and videos, I definitely like what I see he's very attractive.

We've been messaging each other for a couple of weeks and I'm keen to suggest a date, but don't want to come across as desperate or pushy. I'm not sure about the etiquette of online dating, so would love some pointers on how to play it.