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.

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.

Finding Healing Through Words: How Online Text Therapy Can Make a Difference

Here's what you need to know about online text therapy, how it works, and its benefits and uses.

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?

How Does Hinge Work?

Here's how to make a good profile, benefit from the algorithm, send likes, get matches, start a conversation, and get dates on Hinge.

How Often to Text After a First Date

After a good first date, the last thing you want to do is mess things up by texting too much or not enough. Here's how to strike a balance.

No Text After a First Date: 6 Things It Could Mean

So your first date went well, but there’s been no text since. Here are 6 things that could mean.

What to Text After a First Date

Texting between the first and second date really matters. Here's what you should text someone after a good first date.

Texting After a First Date: 15 Tips

Here are 15 tips for successfully texting after a first date so you can enter the second date with odds in your favor.

20 Tips for Texting Between Dates

Texting between dates can make or break a new relationship. Here are our 20 best tips for doing it right.

After How Many Dates Should You Become Exclusive?

Here's how many dates to wait before becoming exclusive, plus key things to know about what it means to enter an exclusive relationship.

After How Many Dates Should You Kiss?

Here are some tips on how to know how many dates in is the right time to kiss.

After How Many Dates Are You Officially Dating?

Here's how to know what it means to be "officially" dating, whether you and a partner are official yet, and how & when to make it official.

18 Tips for Overcoming First Date Anxiety

If you find yourself feeling anxious on first dates, you’re not alone. And fortunately, there’s a lot you can do about it.

13 Signs There Will Not Be a Second Date

Sometimes it’s tough to know if a first date went well enough to justify a second one. Here are 13 signs there will not be a second date.

13 Signs There Will Be a Second Date

Wondering whether there will be a second date? Here are 13 telltale signs to look for.

14 First Date Tips for Introverts

First dates are tough, especially for introverts. Here are 14 tips for how to date as an introvert.