CMB will choose your number of Bagels moving forward
Here at CMB, we want to make the dating app experience easier, more enjoyable, and less stressful. That way, you can focus on what’s important: making meaningful connections! We’ve been testing a feature that lets women choose the number of Today’s Bagels they receive each day. But we realized that the feature wasn’t working
International Love: Dating Around the World
The following article is a guest post, courtesy of Adrienne Shih Ever wonder what dating is like in another part of the world? We asked global CMBers about different aspects of their love lives, with everything from their eligibility to how much they’re willing to pay on the first date. Responses varied across the board, but
San Francisco’s 5 Most Eligible Bagels
Let’s face it – dating in San Francisco can be difficult. Whether it’s because people lack proper dating etiquette, or relationships start as quickly as they end — it’s pretty easy to run into some obstacles while on your quest to find your Everything Bagel. That’s not to say that you can’t or won’t. In fact, San Francisco is home
New York’s 5 Most Eligible Bagels
Someone once told me that what makes New York City the perfect place for dating is also what makes it the worst: there are simply too many options. As a large, thriving cosmopolitan city with over 8 million inhabitants, New York is a smorgasbord of hundreds and thousands of singles ready to mingle. All in all,
You Won’t Believe Where Our Most Popular Gay Members are From!
The following article is a guest post, courtesy of Adrienne Shih With the recent Supreme Court ruling and LGBT Pride Month in full swing, all of us at Coffee Meets Bagel are more than excited for the celebrations ahead. This is a truly historic moment for the LGBT community, and we’re thankful to live in a nation
Gay Dating App Smackdown: Coffee Meets Bagel Vs. Grindr
(This post was originally published in 2014 and is back by popular demand!) If you’ve learned anything from Pride this year, aside from what a jock-strap tan line looks like, it’s that you deserve the very best. Whether it’s with your family, at your workplace, or in the bedroom–you should never feel like you need
4 Ways to Strike Up a Conversation with Your Dream Date (and Keep Them Captivated)…
The following article is a guest post, courtesy of Adrienne Shih Men and women alike often share a common fear of approaching and talking to someone attractive. This can be gruesome because you don’t know how the other person is going to react. Let’s face it: there’s the nervousness involved in being completely vulnerable when walking
How Do You Know If He Only Wants to Hookup?
The following article is a guest post, courtesy of Adrienne Shih Sometimes men will do anything to get women to hookup with them, but there are several dead giveaways that many men will use. I might have, dare I say, even used all the common material in the books to get women to hook up in the
Is This How Adults End Relationships?
The Mature Breakup: you plan it. You attend it. You participate in it. You go home sad and reflective instead of mad and self righteous. Am I doing this right?
Say Goodbye To The Awkward First Kiss!
Have you ever wondered when’s the right time for a first kiss? Or how much is too much? Now you can find out. A few weeks ago, we surveyed 9,217 single Coffee Meets Bagel members to see what they look for in a first kiss. Turns out “less is more” might actually be true in
Updates to Your Premium Subscription
As a Premium subscriber on iOS, we know unlimited Woo (Sending Flowers) & Open Sesame (Seeing Mutual Friends) are a big part of your benefits and we wanted to let you know how some upcoming changes will affect your subscription. Woo will be updated to a more valuable feature that allows you to “skip the
Updates to Your Premium Subscription!
As a Premium subscriber on iOS, we know unlimited Open Sesame (Seeing Mutual Friends) & 5 Photo Reports are a big part of your benefits and we wanted to let you know how upcoming changes will affect your subscription. First, due to changing Facebook permissions, CMB will unfortunately no longer be able to show you
Things I’m Not Proud Of: Excuses I’ve Used to Get Out of a Date
Society has a problem saying, “I’m just not that into you.” But no one will believe you have to wash your hair that night. I’m tentative about publicly sharing my go-to excuses—but to be fair, half the time I say these things, they’re true! So don’t be too offended the next time I blow you off; there’s at least a 50% chance it’s really not you, it’s me.
CMB Is Now Available For Apple Watch!
Who’s excited about the release of the Apple Watch? We are! And what fun would an Apple Watch be without Coffee Meets Bagel?Well, no fear, our Apple Watch app is here! Checking your Bagel is now easier than ever. You can now Check your Bagel Respond to your Bagel Chat with your Bagel using voice
The Bagels Of Hong Kong: Who Are They?
Hey CMBers! It’s been one month since we launched in Hong Kong! Time really does fly when you’re having fun, doesn’t it? And we can tell you’ve been having lots of fun — in the past month you’ve made over 5,000 connections on Coffee Meets Bagel! We know that it can be a little nerve-wracking, jumping head
Stretching The Truth: Do Lesbians And Gay Men Lie About Their Height?
The following article is a guest post, courtesy of Timothy Sweetser Everyone pretty much knows the importance of being tall when dating in the straight community. It explains why so many lie about their own height in online dating. But what about among gay & lesbians? Does being tall make you more attractive or less appealing? Do they
Top 3 Reasons To Get Fit In 2015!
Can you believe 2015 is already a third of the way over?! Maybe you made a New Year’s resolution back in January that you didn’t quite stick to, but it’s never too late to get started! Getting fit for the new year is the #1 resolution for many, and it isn’t too hard to guess why. After
19 Ways Your Health Plays A Role In The Dating Game
Everyone knows that a “healthy relationship” is the only kind of relationship anyone should be in. Respecting one and other, being able to make compromises, and caring for each other equally are all key to a successful relationship. However, did you know that being in a relationship has tons of positive effects on your physical and emotional health, and
12 Ways Your Sleep Habits Are Affecting Your Dating Life
How rested are you feeling today? Think you got a good nights sleep last night? We live in a busy, busy world, and it’s not always easy to keep on top of practicing healthy sleep habits. We’ve all been told since childhood that getting enough sleep is important to our growth and health, but did
Announcing iOS 4.0: No more ghosting!
The latest update to our iOS app includes ghost-busting features designed to help you connect and chat with more Bagels. Here’s the rundown of what’s new for iOS 4.0… CMB Premium You connect with your Bagel but don’t hear from them. Are you being ignored or did they not see your message yet? CMB Premium enables you