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CMB Year in Review: Farewell 2017, Hello 2018! [Asia]

January 4, 2018/in Date Stats /by Audrie Thompson

Happy New Year, Bagels! We hope you rang in the New Year in style (…and maybe even with a Bagel…), but before we get ahead of ourselves let’s bid one last farewell to 2017 by looking back at what happened on CMB!

We crunched some numbers to find out which cities took the crown for most LIKED to most ACTIVE in 2017, and here’s what we found:

CMB 2017: Year in Review Asia

We also took an even closer look at some of our top cities in the Asia! Find out how many introductions were made and messages sent in each city here:

Hong Kong | Singapore 

Cheers, Bagels! Let’s make 2018 a year to remember ;)

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Kissing in Australia is like…

October 15, 2015/in Date Tips /by Audrie Thompson

If you’re like most people, you probably dread having the awkward first date which (more times than often) is accompanied by…the awkward first kiss. But no fear! We got you covered.
We asked the CMB ladies and gents of Australia to tell us everything they look for in a first kiss. When’s the perfect time? How intimate is “too” intimate? Take a look at what they said so you can say goodbye to that awkward first kiss.
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Everything You Wanted to Know About Dating in Toronto, Montreal & Vancouver

September 2, 2015/in Date Stats /by Audrie Thompson

Ice hockey, maple syrup, poutine – there’s a little something for everyone. What’s not to love “aboot” Canada?
Okay, maybe one thing. We know the dating game can get a little difficult sometimes, but things aren’t always as interesting without a few challenges, right? Nevertheless, we wanted to dig a little deeper to see how we can help. We asked 500 CMB members in Toronto, Montreal & Vancouver about their love lives, and here’s what they said.


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International Love: Dating Around the World

August 4, 2015/in Date Stats, Dating in NYC, Dating in SF /by Guest Blogger

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 there’s one thing most CMBers can agree with — dating, regardless of where you live, is difficult. But don’t worry, that’s where we can help.
Take a look at what members said, from where the most eligible singles are to what characteristics they value most in a match.


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San Francisco’s 5 Most Eligible Bagels

July 29, 2015/in Dating in SF /by Audrie Thompson

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 to some of the most attractive, successful, and interesting people.
Here’s a taste of our most eligible bachelors & bachelorettes in the City by the Bay. Flip through and meet five of your fellow CMB San Franciscans as they reveal their hidden talents, best date stories, and more!
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New York’s 5 Most Eligible Bagels

July 26, 2015/in Dating in NYC /by Audrie Thompson

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, this city is a love story waiting to happen. What better place for some of the most brilliant, successful, and seriously good-looking singles to fall in love than New York?
Here’s a taste of some of the most interesting, intelligent, and fun individuals in this city that never sleeps. Flip through and meet 5 of your fellow CMB New Yorkers as they reveal their hidden talents, best date stories, and more! [URIS id=12876]


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8 Beautiful Women We Lost to Relationships in 2014 via Coffee Meets Bagel

December 27, 2014/in CMB Updates /by Guest Blogger

Here in the CMB office, we have a fun tradition. When we get news that two bagels have found each other, we ring a bell and mentally pat ourselves on the back. And let me tell you, that bell was ringing quite a bit in 2014! Our job is to help people find love, and it’s always nice to hear when we’ve succeeded. As the year comes to a close, we thought we’d share some of the amazing women that we have lost to relationships this year. While you might look at these women and feel a little pang of disappointment that you missed your chance to match with them, it’s also always wonderful to hear when anyone has found The One. We couldn’t be happier for these lovely ladies and their men; many congratulations to them all! For those of you still waiting for your bagel, here are 8 beautiful women that prove how well Coffee Meets Bagel works — who knows, maybe you’ll find yourself on this list next year!


1. Allyse from San Francisco, unavailable as of September 2014 Allyse_BrownCollage Occupation: Strategy Manager
Analyze this: A very lucky guy put a ring on it!
 
2. Megan from Philadelphia, declared unavailable in July 2014 Megan_DuvellCollage Occupation: Nurse
Megan’s man has locked this beautiful nurse down and will never have to worry about being taken care of when he’s sick ever again.
 
3. Denisse from Los Angeles, unavailable as of October 2014 Denisse_LopezCollage Occupation: Attorney
We wonder how long this gorgeous lawyer cross-examined her soon to be hubby before she realized he was the one.
 
4. Leanne from San Francisco, unavailable as of March 2014 Leanne_BradleyCollage Occupation: VP of Data Analytics
Beautiful data geek with an awesome smile and gorgeous hair? She is every San Francisco guy’s dream gal!
 
5. Opokua from Boston, unavailable as of May 2014
Opokua_AmabengCollage Occupation: Doctor
Going to med school while looking flawless and maintaining a relationship is no small task – how does she do it?
 
6. Sherri from Chicago, unavailable as of March 2014 SherriCollage Occupation: Attorney
Sexy AND smart? Wow. No wonder this gorgeous attorney is off the market!
 
7. Maryanne from New York City, unavailable as of July 2014
Maryanne_OhCollage Occupation: Designer
With an eye for design like Maryanne’s we’re certain that her wedding is going to be gorgeous.
 
8. Christina from Chicago, unavailable as of March 2014 Christina_ClaudioCollage Occupation: Consultant
A beautiful consultant with a gorgeous smile? What guy could say no?
 
Want to see more ladies who’ve been off the Market for a whole year now? Check out last year’s list here.


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5 Ways To Make Someone Fall In Love With You In 2015

December 26, 2014/in Date Tips /by Guest Blogger

 
Are you having a crush on a girl or guy and find it difficult to approach them? Have you tried all you can to get their attention and it is not working? Great!  This article will open your eyes to what you can do to them to fall in love with you. A lot of people find it difficult to make someone they love so much fall in love with them.  Naturally, for a love relationship to thrive, love needs to be reciprocal.  If you fall in love with someone who is not in love with you, the relationship will head nowhere. However, some people believe that love happens gradually and that the other person may come around to love them as time progresses.  But, this happens in 1 out of 10 cases. If you have found yourself in this circumstance, use the ideas enumerated below and thank me later.
1.  Be close to the person as much as possible
It is a fact that you become friends with people who are close to you.  For instance, when you are in college, you tend to develop friendships with your classmates. The same goes with people who work in the same place. When you are close to the person you love, it tends to make it easy for that person to love you back because they see you often. A proverb says “Out of sight is out of mind”.  When you try as much as possible to see this person you love, you keep your face imprinted in his or her heart.
2.  Send love messages regularly
Technology has made things easy for everyone.  You can always compose love messages and send to him or her. If you don’t know what to write, there are many websites where you can get love messages online. Examples are: www.romanticlovemessages.com, textyourlove.com, txt2nite.com, etc.  Make sure you send it first thing in the morning, twice during the day and last thing at night.  When the person wakes up with your text, it keeps your thoughts in their hearts. When he or she is working during the day, your texts reminds them of your love.  At night, your text keep your thoughts in their heart and their subconscious minds throughout the night.  When you do this everyday, it is only a matter of time before he or she becomes totally yours.
3. Offer them gifts
Gifts has a way of opening doors that would otherwise remain shut. Find out what he or she loves very much and buy it as a gift for them. Don’t make any assumptions about this, when you buy unwanted gifts, it will not yield desired results.  Ask his or her friends about their interests and you will hit the nail on the head with your gifts.  It will soften his or her heart and make a passage for your love to go through. After you send the gifts, smartly request for a date with him or her. It will be difficult for them to refuse because of the gifts.  Gradually, you have access to his or her heart and before you know it, they will fall heads over heals in love with you.
4. Develop interest in what they love
Does he or she loves riding horses? learn how to ride horses and invite them for a ride. Does she loves dancing? Learn how to dance and take her out to concerts.  Does he loves watching football?  Invite him to watch his favorite football team with you.  It is easy to flow with someone who shares the same interest with you.  You can laugh together, discuss issues regarding their interest etc.  This will give you an in-road into their hearts.  Try it, it works wonders.
5. Make friend with their friends
The easiest way to get close to a man or woman is to be close to their friends. Look out for his or her friends and try to be close to them.  You can even learn more about him or her through their friends. Invite their friends out for a date and ask them to bring along their friend. Give them a great treat and find a way to talk to him/her during the outing. Little by little you are getting closer to your goal. He or she will get to know more about you and probably develop a liking for you.
You see, it is easy to make someone you love fall for you.  All you need to do is to get closer to them, send love messages often, buy them gifts, develop an interest in what they love and make friend with their friends.  All these ideas will work for you if you put them to use.  All the best!


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Anything For Love: All Nighters, Steep Climbs And 13 Hour Time Differences

December 18, 2014/in Date Stories /by Guest Blogger

What started with a bottle of Prosecco and a box of canolis has evolved into yet another beautiful coffee meets bagel relationship! Ehsan and Leanne were both looking for someone that they really clicked with, not just a casual hook up or one night stand. We’re happy to report that they finally found what they were looking for.

Leanne heard about Coffee Meets Bagel in an VentureBeat article “5 Dates In 5 Nights.” The (very smart) journalist promised exactly what CMB delivers: high quality, well-matched dates, so Leanne signed up. It was Ehsan’s roommate who told him about Coffee Meets Bagel; He wasn’t interested in swiping through endless profiles and never hearing back from anyone he messaged, so CMB sounded right up his alley.

Easily one of the more adorable things Ehsan told us about getting Leanne as a match was that he “actually laughed out loud” because she was so “stunningly gorgeous.” She had to have been a ploy by the app to keep him interested. There was no way he was going to match with this beautiful woman… at least that’s what he thought. Contrary to what he thought, Leanne was not a ploy, was indeed a real live beautiful woman and she thought he was “adorably handsome!” She liked that his pictures and bio portrayed him as an outdoorsy, smart, genuine person. They soon learned that they’re both really active people, and it was important to Ehsan that he find someone who could keep up with him. Little did he know what Leanne had in store for their first date.

This is just a section of the stairs Leanne and Ehsan hiked up on their first date.

This is just a section of the stairs Leanne and Ehsan hiked up on their first date.

This is where the prosecco and canolis come into play. Leanne told Ehsan to meet her in North Beach, San Francisco on a (soon to be fated) Saturday afternoon. She then proceeded to “drag” him up 400 steps to a park at the top of the hill. She took note of his ability to keep up, and that was just the beginning of the things they came realize they had in common that day. They spent the afternoon walking around the neighborhood, just talking. Ehsan told us that, despite the fact that he had a bike race to prepare for the next day, he hung out with Leanne for the rest of the day. He ended up pulling an all nighter fixing his bike, but said he had a smile on his face the whole time.

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Ehsan and his two favorite things — his fiance, and dirt bikes.

Unfortunately, life gets in the way sometimes, and the day after their second date, both Ehsan and Leanne went on trips abroad for several weeks. He was in Asia and she was in South America, a 13 hour time difference, but they still managed to catch each other on Facebook messenger every day. Leanne says she would lie in her hostel bunk talking to him and note how ridiculous the location stamps on their messages were. “sent from Shenzen”, “sent from Buzios” they would say. Leanne also told us that their daily chats were never planned, “they happened organically because we enjoyed each other’s conversation so much.”  Ehsan even said he actively tried not to think about Leanne while he was away because he knew it would only make his trip seem to go by slower.

In Leanne’s words, “I got back to San Francisco on a Sunday afternoon, and Ehsan came over the same night. :) The rest is history.” Bottom line is, Ehsan and Leanne are now engaged!

There is some kind of beauty in the act of pining for another person. Leanne and Ehsan’s story about their time apart, after only having been on 2 dates, is a classic example of the curveballs life will throw your way. BUT when it’s right, it will work. We are so happy for you Ehsan and Leanne! Congratulations!

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The happy couple. Congratulations you two!


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Cuddling Is Good For You Because Science (…But Really)

December 4, 2014/in Date Stats, Date Tips, For Her, For Him /by Guest Blogger

Note: The post was written by Laura Argintar and was originally posted on Elite Daily.

It turns out there really is some science as to why your sorry, single self is going to bed at night alone and waking up miserable.

We’re probably not the first people to tell you this — and don’t get all offended when we do — but you need to find a partner. According to collective research by Andrea Petersen in The Wall Street Journal, sleeping with a partner in the same bed provides an array of health benefits. And it doesn’t stop there.

Some scientists hypothesize that sleeping with a partner may be a prominent reason people in intimate relationships tend to be in better health and live longer than sad and lonely singletons.

Sharing really is caring after all, at least when it comes to your sheets. The new study challenges previous findings that women don’t sleep as well with someone else in their bed and that both sexes move around more when sleeping together.

While this may be true, according to Wendy M. Troxel, an assistant professor of psychiatry and psychology at the University of Pittsburgh, “the psychological benefits we get having closeness at night trump the objective costs of sleeping with a partner.”

So maybe don’t be so quick to f*ck ‘em and chuck ‘em next time, ya feel?

Here’s another reason to love your partner more: Sleeping together promotes feelings of safety and security, which may lower levels of cortisol, a stress hormone.

“Sharing a bed may also reduce cytokines, involved in inflammation, and boost oxytocin, the so-called love hormone that is known to ease anxiety and is produced in the same part of the brain responsible for the sleep-wake cycle,” suggests the WSJ.

Perhaps if you’re feeling anxious before a big exam or presentation, you should give your cuddle-buddy a call — like a booty call 2.0.

And if you’re still single, there’s another reason to feel worse about yourself (no, it’s not about skipping a gym day).

Research also shows that women in stable relationships actually fall asleep faster and wake less frequently than single women or those whose relationship status changed during the study.

So if you’re going to cuddle your man, make sure you hang on tight and don’t let him go! Or else you’ll be single, cranky AND tired.

The science doesn’t stop there though. If you want to really boost your relationship happiness, you and your partner should sleep naked.

It’s fairly intuitive; sleeping naked together builds a sense of closeness and intimacy, which in turn, strengthens your relationship.

A poll of 1,000 Brits revealed that 57 percent of couples who sleep in the nude reported being “extremely happy” in their relationships, while less than half of the PJ-clad reported the same.

The lesson? Even if you ate an entire feast of Chinese food that night, don’t be afraid to take it off. Take it all off.

Basically, science is telling us something we already knew: One really is the loneliest number.

About the Author: Laura Argintar is the Senior Women’s Writer at Elite Daily. Listed among her achievements are performing stand-up, graduating from the U of M and writing for her favorite publications. LARG enjoys covering women’s topics, watching celebrities self-destruct and rising to any occasion. You can find more from her here, or find her on Twitter @LARGTwITS.


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