Bumble’s longstanding key feature is that the woman must send the initial message of interest – although for “men seeking men” or “women seeking women” iterations, this gimmick is removed.
This can be good as there’s less pressure to come up with an opening line, you’re less likely to be ignored and any incoming message can give you an idea of a woman’s personality and a sense she’s really interested.īumble’s leading the way in sounding out its user base post-lockdown, too, and has introduced a number of features to help hesitant daters to find a match – vaccinated badges, etc. It seems they might be willing to let their hair down, though: 63 per cent of Bumble users surveyed in the UK reckoned they were looking to be more sexually active following lockdowns, so… worth bearing in mind. Might not be for you if… you’re used to making the first move and have well-polished patter it can be frustrating when nobody bites.
