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The 5 conversations every couple should have in the first 3 months
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Relationships

The 5 conversations every couple should have in the first 3 months

Not about commitment timelines or red flags — these are the deeper conversations that reveal whether two people are actually compatible for the long run.

May 20, 2026·7 min read
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Why your opening message isn't working — and what to say instead
Dating Tips

Why your opening message isn't working — and what to say instead

Data from 500,000 Cymbie conversations reveals the messages that get responses and those that don't. The difference is simpler than you think.

May 14, 20265 min read
How to know when you're ready to date again after a breakup
Self-Development

How to know when you're ready to date again after a breakup

There's no universal timeline. But there are clear psychological signals that tell you when you've genuinely processed the past and are open to the future.

May 9, 20269 min read
Attachment styles explained: how yours affects every relationship
Intentional Dating

Attachment styles explained: how yours affects every relationship

Whether you're anxious, avoidant, or secure, understanding your attachment style is the single most important thing you can do before dating someone new.

May 3, 202611 min read
Red flags that are easy to miss on a first date — and what to do
Safety

Red flags that are easy to miss on a first date — and what to do

Some warning signs are subtle. A relationship counsellor and our Head of Safety break down the behaviours worth paying close attention to.

Apr 28, 20268 min read
'We matched at 97%': how Cymbie's algorithm found my person
Success Stories

'We matched at 97%': how Cymbie's algorithm found my person

Priya and James share exactly what their compatibility breakdown looked like, and why every factor the algorithm flagged turned out to be true.

Apr 21, 20266 min read