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How Do You Know If He Only Wants to Hookup?

June 22, 2015/in Date Tips, For Her, For Him, Uncategorized /by Guest Blogger

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 past. So, why am I sharing this information with you? Well, I pledged to help women with their dating lives and give them the opportunity to meet Mr. Right and know when to spot a Mr. Wrong.
So, how can you tell if a guy only wants to hook up?

He only texts or calls you at night.

Unless he is nocturnal and sleeps during the day in preparation for his job at night, there is no excuse for him to text you after 10 p.m. unless its for a booty call. As a pickup artist, I’ve seen guys who only text girls at 2 a.m. on the weekend because the chances of him getting in touch with a drunk and horny girl were greater.

The Conversation takes a sexual turn

If you happen to be talking to a guy and the conversation always turns sexual very fast, know that he only wants to hook up with you. In a pickup, a surefire way to turn things sexual is through sexual innuendo (think suggestive puns and double entendres). Not only will you avoid the dreaded friend zone, but you will also get the other person thinking about sex.

He’s on Tinder

We all know it: Tinder has become an infamous app used mainly for locating late-night hookups. I mean, if that’s your thing, go for it…but the chances of you meeting a nice guy to settle down with are extremely zero to none. In my life, I’ve only heard of one female friend who has met her boyfriend via Tinder. But let me tell you this: she is definitely the exception, not the rule. The rule is simple: Men on Tinder are primarily looking to get laid. Don’t think that you can change a Rico Suave into a man who is boyfriend material. If you yourself are on Tinder, know exactly what you signed up for, and just have fun with it.
How else do you know if guys only want to hookup? Share with me in the “comments” section below.

Can You Want The One You Already Have? The Secret To Long Term Desire

September 25, 2014/in Funny & Videos /by Guest Blogger

“I want you to be my best friend, and my trusted confidant and my passionate lover to boot, and we live twice as long [as we ever have].”
Have you ever thought about how much we ask of our partners? In her TED Talk, Psychologist Esther Perel sheds some light on the difference between love and desire, why our imaginations are so important to a lasting, passionate relationship, and why we have got to stop asking our partners to do the work of a whole village.

Via: Esther Perel and TED.

Did you like this post? Check out 6 Times So You Think You Can Dance Totally Nailed How It Feels To Fall In Love for more advice.

About Coffee Meets Bagel (CMB): CMB is a free dating service that helps members make meaningful connections. It’s designed for busy singles who want to find something real with little or no effort.

9 Unforgettable Things Robin Williams Taught Us About Love and Dating

August 20, 2014/in Funny & Videos /by Guest Blogger

The following article is a guest post, courtesy of Alina Polishuk

Robin Williams, as we know, was a man of many talents. In one movie the actor and comedian would have us doubled over with tears of laughter, the next, he could have us weeping with tears of sympathy. Though his death last week is shrouded by tragedy, Williams’ legacy will not only live on through his work, but also through the messages his caricatures left in our minds. Here are a few classic Williams moments that taught us essential lessons about love, relationships, and life.

1. Always be ready to go when your date arrives

2. Always try to make a good first impression

3. …So protect your best pick up lines with your life

4. First dates can be fun! …Sometimes

5. Love can be found in the most unusual places

6. And if you really like someone, don’t beat around the bush

7. Life can feel full of gloom after a bad break up

8. But, fear not. Once you find someone new you’ll feel something like this:

9. But most importantly, don’t hesitate to make the first move, text back right away, or tell her/him “I love you.” Life is short, so seize the day.

Rest in peace, Mr. Williams. We thank you for your lessons, in both love and life.
Enjoyed this post? Then be sure to check out our piece on Dating Lingo For Dummies!

11 Beautiful Single Women We Lost to Relationships via Coffee Meets Bagel

April 29, 2014/in CMB Updates /by Guest Blogger

Springtime is just around the corner, and what better way to spend your beautiful days than to be in love? Let’s take a look at some of the Coffee Meets Bagel ladies that were taken off the market recently. Whether it was their gorgeous eyes or their killer smile, these are the 11 beautiful women we are heartbroken over. Don’t get us wrong, we’re totally happy for them and their Bagels, but just give us a few moments to lament the ones that got away

Don’t get too sad if you like what you see! Coffee Meets Bagel has a lot more Bagels in store for you. It could be you or your Bagel on this list next time….
1. Neha from Boston, declared unavailable March 9, 2014.

Occupation: Pharmacist
Talk about love and other drugs.
2. Schyler from Denver, declared unavailable February 27, 2014.

Occupation: Wedding Planner
Only appropriate that this wedding planner is off the market! That;ll probably be the best wedding ever!
3. Lauren from NY, declared unavailable January 26, 2014.

Occupation: Corporate Lawyer
This brunette has brains and beauty, no wonder she’s taken!
4. Kelly from LA, declared unavailable in January of 2014.

Occupation: RN/ RPSGT (registered nurse/ registered sleep technician)
A gorgeous, blonde-bombshell nurse? We’re not surprised she’s off the market!
5. Laura from LA, declared unavailable December 7, 2013.

Occupation: Consultant
Good style, likes wine. We approve!
6. Hilary from LA, declared unavailable on November 14, 2013.

Occupation: Inside Sales Planner
Everyone loves a Cali girl!
7. Stephanie from Detroit, declared unavailable October 20, 2013.

Occupation: Accountant
Theres a 100% chance she’s taken.
8. Ava from LA, off the market October 13, 2013

Occupation: Preschool Teacher
Great with kids and gorgeous? What a catch!
9. Monica from SF, declared unavailable September 22, 2013.

Occupation: Outreach Counselor in a non-profit
She reached out and sealed the deal!
10. Hannah from NY, declared unavailable on September 12, 2013.

Occupation: Guest Care at a non-profit arts organization
Just a fun loving gal in the Big Apple.

11. Caleigh from NY, off the market in February of 2013. Declared super unavailable (engaged!)

Occupation: Health Care Integrator
A puppy-loving gal that helps people for a living? Can’t go wrong here! P.S. Love the CMB shirt ;)
Even though these gorgeous ladies are off the market, there are still plenty of bagels still out there! Don’t lose hope!

***All photos have been published here with our members’ permission. We do NOT publish members’ photos without an explicit permission from them.
About Coffee Meets Bagel (CMB): Every day at noon, we introduce you to one single with whom you share mutual friends. You have 24 hours to LIKE or PASS your match (aka “Bagels”). Mutual LIKE leads to direct connection via text message on a private phone line.

10 Relationship Lessons from "How I Met Your Mother"

April 3, 2014/in Funny & Videos /by CMB

It’s been a great decade with the gang of How I Met Your Mother and we still haven’t figured out a way to properly say goodbye. Here are some of our favorite relationship lessons we can take away so we can learn to grow up to be decent adults. Hopefully.

1. When you get sad, just stop being sad and be awesome instead

2. Don’t postpone your own happiness

3. Know when to let things go

4. Brunch is for couples, not bros

5. Don’t worry too much about the future

6. Don’t give up on “The One”

7. Accept each other’s flaws because we all have them

8. Make time for friends outside of your relationship

9. Don’t ask Patrice for relationship advice

10. Treasure the good memories and experience along the way regardless of how it ends

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About Coffee Meets Bagel (CMB): Every day at noon, we introduce you to one single with whom you share mutual friends. You have 24 hours to LIKE or PASS your match (aka “Bagels”). Mutual LIKE leads to direct connection via text message on a private phone line.