Bumble matches are never one-sided — both people need to swipe right on one another for a match to occur. Only after that can two people start a conversation.

Is it bad to swipe right on everyone?

Blindly swiping right makes us more prone to what psychologists have called the bias of reciprocal liking. Basically, this means that we are more inclined to like someone if we already know that they like us. Although seemingly nonproblematic, this bias can actually prevent us from finding a good match.

Does Bumble penalize you for swiping too much?

If you swipe right too many times, the Bumble algorithm will penalize you and minimize your reach.

Why do guys match with you on Bumble but not message?

Usually, if youre getting a lot of Tinder matches but arent getting any messages, it means that your matches are struggling to figure out what to message you about. A well-written, unique bio will make it much easier for someone to message you.

Do you ever run out of people on Bumble?

Its also possible to actually run out of people to match with on Bumble, which is the equivalent of having your ego popped like a balloon in the hands of a three-year-old.