Online Dating

Dating Tips

Breaking down the psychology of dating and the science of attraction.

We conduct research to uncover new dating tips that actually work. Read our blog posts here to learn about our findings and discover a smarter way to date.

What Does the Blue Star on Tinder Mean? [Updated 2023]

What is the blue star on Tinder and how do you use it?

The Bumble Compliments Feature: What to Know

What are Bumble Compliments, how to send a Compliment on Bumble, & how to improve your Bumble profile to get more Compliments and matches.

Everything You Need to Know About FetLife

Here's an overview of FetLife and how it works.

Your Hinge Profile: Everything You Need to Know

Looking to make a great Hinge profile? Here’s everything you need to know.

6 Things You Need to Know About Going on a Hinge Date

Going out on a first date with someone from Hinge? Here’s what you need to know to make it go well.

20 Hinge Icebreakers to Start a Conversation With a Match

Want to be able to start a conversation with any new match you get on Hinge? Well then. These icebreakers are your new best friend.

15 Best Questions to Ask on Hinge (And Why They Work)

Here are the 7 best questions to ask on Hinge, and why they work to fuel conversation with a match.

6 Worst Hinge Message Mistakes: What Not to Say to a Match

Here are the biggest 6 Hinge mistakes you’ll want to avoid making. Plus, our best Hinge messaging tips.

Why the First Message on Hinge Matters So Much

Here’s what the first message means on Hinge and why it matters so much in online dating.

How Many Likes Do You Get on Tinder?

Here’s everything you need to know about getting, receiving, and sending likes on Tinder.

How Many Likes Do You Get on Bumble?

Here’s everything you need to know about getting, receiving, and sending likes on Bumble.

How Many Likes Do You Get on Hinge?

Here’s everything you need to know about getting, receiving, and sending likes on Hinge.

How to Have Better Hinge Conversations: 12 Tips

Most conversations on Hinge suck. Here are 12 tips for having better conversations with a match.

How to Start a Conversation on Hinge: 16 Tips

Starting a conversation on Hinge can be tricky. Here are our 16 best tips for kicking off the chat right.

The Best Bees Feature on Bumble Dating App: What to Know

Here's what Bumble's Best Bees feature is, how Best Bees work on Bumble, and how Bumble selects your most compatible Best Bees.

11 Tips for Making an Irresistible Hinge Profile

Read these tips for improving your Hinge profile so you can up your odds of getting more likes and compatible matches.

How to Make a Good Hinge Profile

Here's how to make a great Hinge profile that gets likes and matches. Learn the best Hinge pictures and how to write good Hinge prompts.

Hinge vs Bumble: Key Differences & Which App is Better

Wondering whether you should use Hinge or Bumble? Here's what to know about each app.

How Does Hinge Work for Guys?

A guide to using Hinge as a guy

Hinge Standouts: What Are They & How to Become One

What exactly are Standouts on Hinge, how does Hinge's Standouts algorithm work, are Standouts mutual, and how do you become a Standout?

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