The 4th of July may be over, but we’ve still got fireworks on the brain–just not the ones that light up the sky. Everyone who’s been in a long-term relationship knows that, after a while, the butterflies, passion, and intensity you initially experienced can go as Continue reading →
Stop Playing by These 4 Dating Rules
Sometimes, change can be pretty darn fabulous. Just a few years ago, online dating was tabooed as a “last resort” for the older/desperate/socially awkward crowd. Today, it’s quickly become our favorite matchmaking choice: an easy and spontaneous way to look for love. Click. Swipe. Swoon. Continue reading →
Beta Week 1: Welcome to Mesh Open Beta!
After seven long weeks, we’re so excited to announce that Mesh has officially entered Beta mode! This means invitations will no longer be required to sign up. It also means that we’ve stepped up our game and have seriously improved the system for a faster, better and more seamless Continue reading →
5 Tips to Fit Dating into Your Busy Schedule
Remember the last time you just worked 9-to-5 for a whole week? Neither can a lot of people. It seems that many of us (I’m looking at you, fellow New Yorkers) are now more focused on our careers than our relationships. According to a recent Gallup Continue reading →
Doggy Bag Style
Some people like to take space between their relationships, but I’ve always preferred to impale myself head-on. After someone’s dumped me, I try to take at least seven days and dedicate myself to such self-improvement exercises as: “cyberstalking,” “maxing out my debit card,” and “going Continue reading →
10 Insider Tips for New Online Daters
So you’ve finally done it. After weeks, months (years?) of friends telling you to open up an account and join this mystical world of online dating, you officially took the plunge. Yup, there you are — head and bio floating amidst hundreds, thousands, millions of Continue reading →
Pre-Beta Week 4+5: Happy One Month & More Updates!
Happy one month to Mesh! Since we’ve opened our pre-beta doors, we’ve welcomed over 800 users, received thousands of invite requests, and have landed features in Glamour, Time Out New York and other major pubs. This journey’s been nothing short of incredible, and with your helpful feedback and suggestions, Mesh is Continue reading →
Pre-Beta Week 3: A Secret Project & More Updates
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 →
Pre-Beta Week 2: Pride Weekend & More Updates!
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 →
We Open Our Doors to Transgender, Queer and Non-Binary!
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 →