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
Coffee Meets Bagel Launches In Hong Kong
Coffee Meets Bagel has launched internationally! Here are the photos from our Hong Kong launch party. Stay tuned, we’ll be launching in more cities soon – spread the word to your friends around the world! Post by Coffee Meets Bagel. Fill out my online form. About Coffee Meets Bagel (CMB): CMB is a free
5 Tips On Writing The Perfect "I am… I like… I appreciate" Of Your Coffee Meets Bagel Profile
Your profile is good I’m sure. But it’s now time to make it awesome. Let’s replace those clichés and “NA”s on your Coffee Meets Bagel profile. We found that the top 10% most LIKED profiles are 35% longer than the bottom 90% profiles. Update your profile and get more Bagels to LIKE you! Here are our
How To Get Out Of Your Head As An Introvert
If you’re an introvert, you can relate to this situation: You’re on a date with a girl you’re interested in, but you end up sitting there and not saying anything. Once you finally break out of your shell, the date is over and she has already made up her mind about you. If I had a
14 Celebrities Get Real, And Really Funny, About The Dating Game
Celebrities are known for being caught saying really stupid things like “I know it’s tuna, but it says ‘Chicken of the Sea,” or thinking that they sell walls at Walmart, but we found a few of them who actually have some pretty clever (and accurate) things to say about dating. I love Miley and Frank’s advice. And
14 Reasons #WhyImSingle On Valentine's Day
If you’re at all aware of your surroundings, you know that tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. If you know anything about me, you know my relationship status: single. But it’s not because nobody can stand me. In keeping with the spirit of the holiday, I’m celebrating February 14 by declaring the top 14 reasons why I’m single on Valentine’s Day.
10 Things Singles Hate To Hear Around Valentine’s Day
The following article is a guest post, courtesy of Dana Middleton (This post was originally published in January 2014 and is back by popular demand!) No other time of year is as difficult to be single as on Valentine’s Day. My inbox is flooded with emails on creative date spots, unique gifts, and best restaurants and I
How Tall Are You, Really? Why Men and Women Lie About Their Height
The following article is a guest post, courtesy of Timothy Sweetser Does this couple look unusual to you? Unlike Sophie Dahl, whose husband Jamie Cullum is 8″ shorter, many women prefer to date taller men. I don’t know whether this is due to evolutionary biology (tall men might be stronger and better at protecting their offspring) or cultural norms
Ivy League Showdown: Harvard men & Yale women are the pickiest, but who are the hottest?
Ivy League-ers! It’s that time of the year, and classes are back in session. Who’s ready to hit the books and start learning? But first, let’s rally up some school spirit and start your academic year off right with a little healthy competition. We know you’ve already landed yourself a spot at some of the
On Kissing 100 Boys… And Counting
I am a crazy person, and I will be the first to admit it. I’m the kind of crazy that documents everything, saves the stupidest little things from the most mundane days of her life, writes about things most people wouldn’t remember an hour later — essentially I’m obsessed with memories, or just remembering. I have a
30 Reasons Why Having a Sister is Better than Having a Boyfriend
Relationships can be wonderful. But boyfriends come and boyfriends go. You know what relationship I believe in? The one I have with my sister. In honor of my role model, my best friend, and my big sister, here are the top 30 reasons why having a sister is better than having a boyfriend.
It’s Raining Men! How The Number Of Singles In Your City Affects Who Likes You
The following article is a guest post, courtesy of Timothy Sweetser What if it really did rain men (or women)? No, seriously – imagine thousands of attractive, available singles suddenly fell from the sky and moved in to your town. How would this change your approach to dating? I don’t know about you, but with lots
5 Things I Did To Increase My Connection Rate On Coffee Meets Bagel (Guy’s Version)
In the last few days, more than a few members have written me to ask if I could use my data analysis skills to help them connect more with their Bagels, rather than always talking about bigger dating trends. Point taken. So this week, I would like to share a few things I’ve learned over time that have helped me personally improve my own chances
The Cute, The Classy, And The Crazy: The Ladies Of "The Bachelor"
I don’t know what took me so long to start watching The Bachelor and The Bachelorette. I mean, I write about dating for a living and studied it in college, but I guess I’m just slow on the uptake sometimes. This summer I was unemployed and living with my boyfriend, who was working on construction
5 Things I Did To Increase My Connection Rate On Coffee Meets Bagel (Ladies’ Version)
In the last few days, more than a few members have written me to ask if I could use my data analysis skills to help them connect more with their Bagels, rather than always talking about bigger dating trends. Point taken. So this week, I would like to share a few things I’ve learned over time that have helped me personally improve my own chances
How To Strike Up a Conversation and Keep Her Engaged
This week I am going to answer a very common question that a lot of guys have around small talk. When I first meet someone, it seems the natural thing to do is engage in some “small talk” (what do you do, where do you work/study, etc.) to establish some kind of grounds for a
#DateYourself Sweeps
Coffee Meets Bagel “#DateYourself” Sweepstakes Official Rules NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. OFFICIAL RULES Please read these rules before entering the Coffee Meets Bagel “#DateYourself” Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”). By participating in the Sweepstakes, you agree to be bound by these Official Rules and represent that you satisfy all
The Appeal Of Higher Education: How Your Graduate Degree Stacks Up In The Dating Game
Here at CMB, we know that our users are intelligent — you’re smart enough to have chosen us after all! Joking aside, what you may not know is that we are indeed, statistically, a favorite among highly educated professionals. Believe it or not, over 25% of our member base has a master’s degree or higher. Compare
MBA Showdown: Stanford GSB Rules Them All At The Dating Game
MBA-ers! It’s that time of the year, and classes are back in session. But first, let’s start your academic year off right with a little healthy competition. We know you’ve already landed yourself a spot at some of the top grad schools in the country, but where do you fall in the ranks of desirability? Our
So The "Bean-llionnaires" Who Won 30 Million Beans Are…
In honor of Mark Cuban’s $30 million dollar offer on Shark Tank, we announced a 30 million beans giveaway last week! We said we would choose one lucky winner among new members who sign up between January 9th and January 18th. We also said we would give 30 million Coffee Beans to whoever invited the winning member to Coffee Meets Bagel. So the