

She matched with her now-husband, Brendan, in January 2016, and credits his photos for sparking her interest. He said that all of his friends were on it and that women had to make the first move and start the conversation, which really intrigued me… Having the power to make the first move was a really great way for me to dip my toe into the dating scene without making a huge commitment." "However, my friend positioned Bumble as a dating app that was cooler than other dating apps. "I was familiar with other dating apps, but at the time I was content with being single for the rest of my life, so I wasn't actively on any," she tells us. But when she learned that Bumble would allow her to control the conversations, she was willing to give it a try. It's been a recurring theme throughout the progression of our relationship, from discussing the idea of moving in together, to openly talking about marriage, and more."įor Cecily, dating as a single mom wasn't top of mind. "However, I've learned a lot about the impact of pushing myself out of my comfort zone since then. "Candidly, if it wasn't my responsibility to make the first move, I most likely would've anxiously waited for Iker to talk to me first," she explains. While Kate found Iker's photos attractive, she might not have reached out if it weren't for the 24-hour time limit. I had been in longer-term relationships before I was on Bumble, so this was my first (and only) experience on a dating app." While definitely oversimplified, one was known for hookups and the other one-Bumble-was known for those who were looking for something a bit more committed. She adds, "I wasn't on any other apps, which is kind of surprising given that it's so common for people to switch back-and-forth between a handful of apps nowadays! When we matched, there were really only two apps that my friends were using.
