Heres how it works: when you set up your profile, youre given a series of questions that you can elect to skip or answer, which then contribute to your match percentage with prospective matches (a.k.a. how compatible you are with someone). Youre only required to answer 15, but the average OkCupid user answers 50.

How does OkCupid messaging work now?

Once youve liked someone, youll see a message button on their profile. Click to compose an introductory message and send! If the other person hasnt liked you yet, you wont see their profile (or your sent message) until they like you back.