Multiamory: Rethinking Modern Relationships

566 - More Than a Numbers Game: Dating Truths from Feeld's Data Team

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Feb 10, 2026
Cy Dusk, a data analyst at Feeld who studies large-scale dating and non-monogamy patterns, walks through how data reveals real user behavior. They explore solo versus shared profiles, polycule network shapes, who becomes hubs in networks, generational differences, labels versus practices, and safety and community needs. Short, data-driven snapshots highlight the diversity and design challenges of modern non-monogamous dating.
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ANECDOTE

Old OkCupid Linking Hack

  • Dedeker recalled linking partner profiles on OkCupid years ago as a manual hack.
  • That practice has declined; many now present as solo individuals first.
ADVICE

Curate Tags, Don't Exhaust Users

  • Curate desire and identity tags instead of listing every possible label.
  • Boil user-generated tags into meaningful options that balance nuance and usability.
ADVICE

Spell Out Relationship Practices In Bios

  • Use profile bios to signal practical relationship rules rather than relying solely on labels.
  • Describe concrete dating style (dating together/separately, boundaries) in your bio for clarity.
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