It takes only 4 mins to find love

If you are looking to find love, all it takes is just four minutes, according to experts.

Experts say that just 240 seconds of conversation is enough for prospective partners to forge a meaningful bond, News.com.au reported.

Men make a good first impression if their conversation is focused mainly on the lady they are trying to woo, a study of nearly 1000 speed dates found.

Ladies are also more likely to grant a second date if suitors use appreciative language, interrupt to show engagement in the conversation and discuss their hobbies.

In contrast, men looking for a love connection are easier to please - they prefer being taller, aspire to less conversation and are more likely to select thinner women.

The four-minute time period was found to be long enough to connect beyond mere looks.

"This is a situation in life where women have the power, women get to decide," Associate Professor Dan McFarland said.

The research has been published in the American Journal of Sociology.