We know you love the science of dating so now it's time to look at all the data! We're chatting with Michael Kaye from OKCupid about the trends he's seeing on dating apps as we approach mid-term elections and cuffing season. We discuss how what people are looking for has dramatically shifted over the years, top tips to maximize your profile on any dating app, and why this time of year is one of the best times to be dating online.Follow Michael @michaelkayepr and OKCupid @okcupid. Michael is also giving Dateable listeners a free upgrade to premium if you create an OKCupid profile and email him at subscriptions@okcupid.com and say you heard him on Dateable. You're welcome!Register now for our 22-day dating app challenge that is re-released just in time for cuffing season! Get your spot now before it's too late: https://www.findingyourperson.com/appsFollow us @dateablepodcast. Check out our website for more content, virtual live show dates, and merch. Join the Sounding Board at https://www.dateablepodcast.com/soundingboardThank you to our partners for this episode:Kensington Books: Kensington’s newest title IN THE EVENT OF LOVE by Courtney Kaez. You can find it wherever books are sold or visit kensingtonbooks.comGobble: Get your first 6 Gobble meals for $36 using the code DATEABLE636 or going to gobble.com/dateable636Cover art Photography Credit: Larry Wong #lwongphotoDateable is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at frolic.media/podcastsOur Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code DATEABLE for a great deal: http://www.armoire.style* Check out Hinge: https://hinge.co/* Check out VIIA and use my code DATEABLE for a great deal: https://viiahemp.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dateable-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy