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.

Does OkCupid tell you when you match?

If you and another member Like each other, we always let you both know, for free. If they like you first: as soon as you Like their profile, youll see a pop-up telling you that you both Like each other! We also show you people who have Liked you and sent you an Intro in the intros section.