“There's nothing wrong with taking yourself out of the dating pool. You...” — Whitney Wolfe Herd Quote

There's nothing wrong with taking yourself out of the dating pool. You don't need to be in a relationship because that's what society expects of you or because your grandmother thinks you need to be married by a certain date. Those days are over. Instead, take a step back and say, 'I'm OK alone.'

Bumble was founded with several key values: empowerment, equality, and kindness. We are a company that was built to empower women and empower men to respect women. We want to create a place where all types of connections take place: a platform and a brand where women always make the first move.

Being solicited on LinkedIn is a real thing that happens.

I always felt that, for me, as a woman, I always had to wait around. In all other arenas, I was ambitious and a go-getter, but when it came to dating, I wasn't supposed to go after what I wanted.

When it comes to relationships and commitment, I keep the same opinion: Don't waste your time, and don't waste other people's time. That's the bottom line. Have respect for yourself and respect enough for the other person you're dating - and cut them loose when you know it's time.

In the age of social media and dating apps, so many people are able to hide behind their Instagram page or their Raya page or Facebook. And it's like, 'Let's set something up! I want to meet face-to-face.' And 'Take Me' was about, 'Are you going to take me out? Do I have to be the first person to make the move?'

Going through a breakup in the middle of a pandemic/quarantine has really put a crimp on dating.

I was a late starter on the romantic front. I didn't start dating until I was in my 30s.