Left, left, right, left, right. Sometimes swiping feels like entering a video game cheat code. But lazy swiping can be interrupted when something catches your eye. She’s got a cat that’s the twin of your own, or she’s wearing the t-shirt of your favorite ‘80s hard rock band. Surely that’s a match made in heaven? …
If you’re using Hinge, there’s a good chance you’re looking for something serious. Unlike fast-swipe apps like Tinder and Bumble, Hinge is set up so you can take the time to read profiles before just swiping to the next one. The prompts are fun and give you a peek into the brains of your potential …
So you’ve been going to the same coffee place for a while. And the cute barista has started putting a tiny heart above the i in your name when she writes it on your takeaway cup. (Of course, guys called Steve will never get to experience this pleasure. Screw you, Tim, Simon, Martin, Michael…) Sure, …
Building a profile on a popular dating app is an excellent way of getting out there, but once you start swiping you realize you’re really putting yourself out there. You’re swiping past cousins, swiping past colleagues, swiping past exes. And everyone you swipe on might see you, too. There are plenty of good reasons you …
There are two reasons why you might be here. Number one, your account has disappeared from Bumble. Number two, all the hotties in your swipe deck have disappeared. Maybe you flew too close to the sun with your edgy openers, violated Bumble’s user guidelines, and got yourself banned. If you were going strong on Bumble …
Although Bumble’s messaging time limits are designed to limit ghosting, sometimes something spooky happens. I’m talking about when a conversation disappears. And it sucks. You’ve been getting on well with a match. It doesn’t even have to be love at first swipe, but once sparks are flying in a conversation we’re all hoping it’s going …
It’s called the dating game, right? And games need a strategy. For most of us, the aim of online dating is a hookup, a long-term relationship, or maybe just some distraction from a dull day at the office. To win this game, we need matches. So it makes sense to swipe right a lot. More …
Okay, so swiping left or right on someone isn’t life’s hardest decision. Honestly, I spend a lot more time figuring out what to have for dinner. But still, once the clock’s ticking the pressure’s on: she’s a 10, but “Dog Mom” has always been a dealbreaker. What are you gonna do? Bumble introduced time limits …
One thing dating apps like Tinder do is open up a world of possibilities. Swipe after swipe of people you might have never encountered if you were limited to real-life interactions. But at some point, worlds collide. You’ll notice a familiar face: a colleague, an ex, or a family member. And after a panicked left …
Everyone loves a shortcut. And dating app swiping has provided us with the biggest shortcut the world of romance has ever seen. No more hanging around bars making eyes. Chatting all evening, asking for a number, finding out she’s got a boyfriend. That’s the long way around. But while dating apps bring us matches at …