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July 18, 2014
Dating and Emojis: The How-To Guide

Dating and Emojis: The How-To Guide

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Figuring out the best way to communicate with a new love interest is always tricky. There’s a lot of questions you need answered, like will they understand your sarcastic text messages? Are they for or against workday g-chat convos? And what’s their stance on late Continue reading →

July 17, 2014
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Pre-Beta Week 3: A Secret Project & More Updates

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It’s amazing how time can fly by in a snap. It’s been three weeks since we’ve opened our pre-beta doors and we’ve welcomed over 500 users and thousands of invites. With your insightful feedback and suggestions, Mesh is only getting better and better. So keep Continue reading →

July 17, 2014
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10 Creative DIY Dates

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So, you’re head over heals with your cutie? Go you! Another dinner date at TGIF’s? Um, not exactly swoon-worthy. Whether you’ve been together for nine months or nine days, switching up your date routine is a must if you want to keep those sparks flying. Continue reading →

July 14, 2014
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Monday’s Mix: Azúcar

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I spent a good chunk of my childhood listening to Spanish ballads, so it’s no wonder that I’m now a textbook sentimentalist. Here are some tracks that mesh my fondness for twee music with the love songs of my youth.   Continue reading →

July 4, 2014
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Pre-Beta Week 2: Pride Weekend & More Updates!

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Happy 4th of July! Since we opened our pre-beta doors two weeks ago, we’ve welcomed hundreds of users. And their insightful feedback and support has helped us build a better site. So what have we been up to this week? Pride Weekend This past weekend, Yeni and I Continue reading →

July 1, 2014
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We Open Our Doors to Transgender, Queer and Non-Binary!

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Last month, I wrote that Mesh won’t put anyone in a box by limiting their gender and sexuality options, and we’ve stuck to our word. Our pre-beta doors opened two weeks ago, and because we built our site with everyone in mind, our users can identify as queer and transgender. And Continue reading →

June 2, 2014
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Monday’s Mix: Little League

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In 2001, Myspace and Photobucket tarnished the term emo by making it synonymous with eyeliner and bleeding heart GIFs. But in the 90s, the music was emotive without the frills. Here are some tracks that’ll take you back to when the Kinsella brothers were moniker-hopping Continue reading →

May 19, 2014
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Monday’s Mix: Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice

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Inside all of us is a kid who just wants to eat candy, read comics, and listen to songs about their crush. Well, maybe that’s just me. But if you’ve ever cried while listening to music, then you’ve also got a case of the feels, Continue reading →

May 5, 2014
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Monday’s Mix: Summertime

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Summer’s almost here, and after a gruesome winter that seemed like it’d never end, scalding heat is a welcomed change. So whip out some shorts, and after you’re done gawking at your pale legs, hit the beach. Or if you’re landlocked, put your fan on Continue reading →

April 14, 2014
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Mesh Makes us Fall in Love with Online Dating Again

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“Online dating is like a box of chocolates,” joked my friend Jen, after her date arrived 30 minutes late reeking of booze. “You never know what you’re going to get!” If you’re single like us, you’re probably all too familiar with the pitfalls of online Continue reading →

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