Yeah I always think the phone number is for on the way to the date, so having one arranged to start with is a good way to get it/get texting to become normal...
I always ask for the number in order to organise the date. Because I'm generally not going to organise a date unless I have spoken to them on the phone. I've done it twice, and got away with it but it's a bit daft really.
I met my missus via Tiscali's main chat room about 12-ish years ago, we were both ops in #lobby and #lobby2 by the time we had moved in together I was peter27 back then lol
If your only dating for fun then NEVER tell them you love them, they'll start digging the claws into you, be warned.
Oh and 2 women are stressful, 3 are a nightmare. One is best.
I loved the Tiscali chat rooms. Good times!
PS Meeting girl number 11 on Tuesday.