Spending time on sites like Tinder means you’ll eventually need to learn how to read certain social cues over text. Of course, this is much easier said than done, and there will be times when you are uncertain about someone else’s intentions. Fortunately, this guide should be able to clue you in on some subtle…
Gone are the days when phone calls were the only means of getting to know someone you liked outside of a date. Now, keeping someone on the line is a feat of conversational dexterity. Unfortunately, not everyone possesses the gift of gab, and when a conversation goes stale, they may be left in the dark…
Dating can be difficult and can take a real chunk of confidence to psych yourself up to meeting up with someone for a date. It’s a whole process – from chatting and getting their attention, keeping the conversation alive long enough to arrange a meet-up, to deciding what to wear and getting to your date…
Social cues can be tough to read without the vagaries of a dating site. Newcomers to Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, and many other online dating platforms often find themselves entrenched in decidedly sticky, awkward situations. Fortunately, all of this can be avoided – so long as you know how to behave, of course. However, learning the…
Being in a committed relationship with someone often means sharing in each other’s burdens. This requires patience and understanding from both parties and a willingness to help one another when the time calls for it. Of course, sometimes, the people you love may suffer in silence. As much as you’d love to help them, you’re…
Communication is key in any relationship, but quite often this can reduce as your relationship progresses. Many women end up worrying as they are often always the ones to start the conversation with their boyfriend instead of their boyfriend messaging them first. It is also concerning if they are taking too long to respond to…
Despite the popularity of sites like Tinder and Bumble, many newcomers to sites such as these have a certain naivete which, while admirable, can often lead to them becoming disillusioned and crestfallen. One such situation that everyone is likely to encounter at some point or another is when someone they are chatting to seemingly vanishes…
Introduction When you like someone, it can be an intimidating thought to ask them out. This is because asking someone on a date, or to hang out lets them know that you are interested and means that you risk being rejected. If you have noticed flirting in your conversation, this may be a sign that…
Introduction Getting to know a person when you first meet them can be tough, especially if you are communicating over text when it can be difficult to get across what you are trying to say. One of the age-old dating problems is that a guy will say he is too busy to text, leaving you…
Let’s face it: online dating isn’t easy. As a newcomer to this weird and wonderful world where nothing is what it seems, it can be tough getting to grips with the game. There’s a lot for you to learn, young grasshopper – fortunately, you’ve joined the right dojo. Here’s a scenario that you may be…
So, you’re out for drinks with your friends one night and you strike up a conversation with a beautiful girl. After some back and forth banter, you exchange phone numbers. She gives you a wink and says, “I’ll call you”. But, three days later and your phone has yet to ring. You keep staring at…
Often – not always, but often – guys have a much harder time than gals regarding online dating. Men, let’s face it: some of us aren’t exactly the sharpest tools in the shed. A lot of this can be attributed to a lack of insight and understanding into how most women on the internet think…
Regardless of how much experience you have “playing the game,” as it were, the pain of rejection is tough to shake. Being let down is one thing; being let down after also being strung along is something else entirely. If this sounds like something you may be familiar with, this post is for you. Although…
Online dating is no doubt a tricky business. For something that seems so simple on paper, finding matches and asking people out requires quite a bit of effort and an understanding of the systems at play. It can be devastating, therefore, to be left hanging after making so much headway. People are fickle – they…
The dating world – and online dating in particular – is not for the faint of heart. In order to be successful, you will have to develop a thick skin and be able to keep going even after a major setback. One common issue guys have to deal with is when they get rejected by…
Online dating presents many challenges, primarily down to a lack of proper communication. Signals get mixed, and sometimes what is said is not necessarily meant. Occasionally, however, someone will – seemingly – deliberately try to throw you off or otherwise avoid your advances. They may offer an excuse for why they cannot speak or why…
Occasionally, someone will toss you a curveball. When things seem like they are going well, you should be on your guard. Netizens – and people who frequent sites like Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble, to name a few – are notoriously fickle. For example, you may have established a rapport with an attractive person online. The…
There are many reasons why a girl may say ‘let me get back to you’ or ‘let me come back to you’ when messaging. She could be genuinely busy, uninterested, or just forgetful! Read on to find out why a girl may be responding to your text messages in this way, and what you can…
Dating, in general, can be a laborious affair, but online dating takes the amount of effort required to a whole new level. Simply put, if you want to be successful and maintain a healthy, steady relationship, you will have to put in the work. This extends to the minutiae of conversation and how you interact…
Online dating requires a lot of patience. Depending on your goals, it could take weeks to find someone special to talk to. And once you have found them, an entirely new challenge presents itself: keeping their attention. Conversations can play out in several different ways, but your main focus should always be on getting to…
Online dating sites come and go, and only a few can stand the test of time. Tinder will always be the popular choice for online dating newcomers, but it is essential to remember that your options do not stop there. Case in point: Coffee Meets Bagel. Although it is well past its peak popularity, the…
Online dating sites have proved to be hugely popular, attracting millions upon millions of users worldwide. Unfortunately, wherever there is a substantial and willing audience, scammers, con artists, and charlatans can be found. Tinder in particular has become somewhat of a breeding ground for these individuals, but their influence has extended to other apps as…
Like all online dating platforms, Coffee Meets Bagel functions as a means through which people – who may otherwise have never met one another – can connect, develop a relationship, and – possibly – find love. Of course, the only way to find a date is to ensure that your profile is seen and liked…
All of us have had to deal with someone shutting us out of their lives, seemingly for no reason at all. However, common wisdom dictates that behind every reaction lies a rational motivation. Ghosting someone on Coffee Meets Bagel is as easy as pushing a button. But why do people stop replying after a while?…
Many people have trouble conforming to online dating protocols because they may not be a reflection of who they are. You may be shy and timid in real life, but online dating demands confidence and charm in order to succeed. This is especially true for Coffee Meets Bagel, where a strong opener can mean the…
The world of online dating moves at a rapid pace that can be tough to keep up with for newcomers. Relationships are built almost entirely upon first impressions, forcing users to constantly pay attention to what they say and how they present themselves because – for the most part – there are no second chances….
Coffee Meets Bagel is one of the more popular dating sites out there, with millions of users all looking for the same thing: dates. As such, you can expect the competition to be pretty stiff, especially if you’re a guy. There are times when things seem to be going really well, and others when it…
Online dating, however, is a game like any other. There are winners and losers, and the only way to win is to learn the rules of the game and use them to your advantage. This is easier said than done, but this guide will take you through everything you need to know in order to…
Online dating is not a new phenomenon and is very popular among young singles who need an easy way to connect with people. But despite its cultural significance and longevity, many still struggle to find meaningful relationships. This is particularly true for guys. Sites like Tinder and Coffee Meets Bagel are famously women-centric, which can…
With so many active users on Tinder and sites like it, you would be forgiven for assuming that finding a match would be a cakewalk. Unfortunately, plenty of newcomers quickly discover that finding a relationship on Tinder – of either the meaningful or meaningless variety – is a lot tougher than it looks. It can…