Cymbie Labs
The data behind better dating.
Cymbie Labs publishes original research on human connection, relationship science, and the technology of intentional dating. We believe transparency builds trust.
Research & Insights
Latest from the lab.
The 7 factors that predict long-term relationship success
Our analysis of 2 million match interactions reveals that emotional intelligence alignment, not shared interests, is the strongest predictor of lasting connection.
Why people ghost — and how we designed to stop it
Ghosting costs an average dater 14 hours of emotional processing per incident. We studied the psychology of avoidance and built features to change the behaviour.
The profile prompt that gets 3× more conversation starts
Data from 500,000 first messages shows that specific 'Saturday morning' prompts dramatically outperform generic bios in generating genuine responses.
Dating app fatigue: a new epidemic, and what Cymbie is doing about it
74% of people aged 25–35 report feeling exhausted by modern dating apps. We commissioned a global study to understand why — and what the alternative looks like.
Introducing Compatibility Score v2: what changed and why
Our updated compatibility scoring now incorporates 40+ weighted signals including communication style, attachment patterns, and life stage — not just interests.
Reducing harassment on dating platforms: a technical and policy study
How Cymbie reduced in-app harassment reports by 68% in 12 months using a combination of AI moderation, friction design, and community enforcement.