TINDER PROFILES

Sam — black and white portrait of a man wearing a fedora and suit

35 • Photographer

Sam, 35

6 km

Classic film-lover and weekend street photographer. Fond of espresso, late-night jazz, and conversations that run until dawn. Looking for someone curious and a little mysterious.

Photography Jazz Espresso Vintage Films

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Helen — black and white portrait of a woman with styled hair and pearls

32 • Curator

Helen, 32

2 km

Museum curator with a soft spot for mid-century design and dramatic lighting. I love gallery openings, classic literature, and cooking for friends. Let's find a cozy café and talk art.

Art Design Cooking Books

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Sam • Helen

Numbers exchanged • 3d ago

Hi, it’s Sam. Remember the street moment? I still think about it.

Now

Hi. Yes, it felt strange and quiet. I posted a Story about it.

I saved your number from Instagram. Nice to talk here.

Okay. Tell me your name, age, and TikTok or Snapchat?

I am Sam, 28. I like very cheesy pizza. TikTok: @sam.nights.

I am Helen, 27. I like pineapple on pizza. I use Instagram for photos.

I will send a voice note later.

Good. If WhatsApp fails, message me on Instagram.

A few days later

I walked by the corner today. It felt empty without you.

I took another way on purpose. I did not want to spoil the first moment.

Do you want to meet again? We can set a time on WhatsApp.

Yes. What are you doing Friday night?

I hope to talk to you in real life. I will send the place on Instagram, then confirm here.

Great. Friday works for me.

A few days after the date

I had a really great time on Friday. The café was perfect.

Fri • 23:12

Me too. I liked how we talked about old films and the playlist.

Fri • 23:18

Sat • 09:04

I would like that too. When are you free next week?

Sat • 09:10

Maybe Wednesday evening? I can check the gallery openings and tell you.

Sat • 09:16

Choose how Wednesday went

Helen • Sam

Gallery night • Wed

Wednesday • Gallery night

The gallery was lovely tonight. Thank you for coming with me.

Wed • 20:45

I enjoyed it. Your notes about the painter were great. After the gallery, that little restaurant was a good choice.

Wed • 21:30

Yes — the food was warm and the lights were soft. It felt very romantic. I liked our walk home too.

Wed • 22:05

Same. Would you like to see another show next month?

Wed • 22:11

I would like that. Thank you, Sam.

Wed • 22:14

Helen • Sam

Gallery night • Wed

Wednesday • Gallery night

Sam, I want to be honest. Tonight felt a bit fast for me.

Wed • 21:55

I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to rush. Can we talk about it?

Wed • 21:58

I think it's better if we slow down. I want to be friends and have more space for myself right now.

Wed • 22:05

I understand. Thank you for telling me. Do you want to stay in touch as friends?

Wed • 22:08

Yes, we can. If you want, press 'BB' for a short follow-up message.

Wed • 22:10

A short follow-up

Hi Sam — I hope you're okay. I value our night but I need calm. I want to be honest and keep friendly contact.

Thu • 10:12

Thank you for being honest. I respect your space and I’m glad we can be friends.

Thu • 10:18

Good. I will message when a gallery show I like opens; no pressure.

Thu • 10:22

Instagram DMs — Alex & Luna

Direct messages • yesterday

alex_cool23 Luna! Yesterday on the ______... our ______ met in the crowd. Everything stopped. ______ all around but I only saw you. ______ fast! Love at first sight? 😍 How did you feel?

luna_sparks Alex YES! 😳 I walked fast home. Looked up—your ______! World quiet, scared but happy. Ran past ______, broke glass, water to touch your hand. Magic feeling!!

alex_cool23 Me too! Street full of people. Froze, then ran to you. Hand ______ = ______ moment. Real love or just big ______? Still think about it! 😊

luna_sparks Real love spark! Felt warm inside. Like movie but true. See you same ______ tomorrow? ______ Don't be late!

alex_cool23 Yes! Can't wait 😘 ______

TikTok

POV • City Night

Short clip • 8s

POV: You lock eyes with a stranger and the whole street freezes for a second.

His comment

Wait… did we freeze on the same street?

If there was a taxi and a guy who forgot how to walk, then yes.

Him (DMs)

Okay, then hi. I’m the guy from your glitch in the matrix.

Nice to finally meet you… properly.

Do you always turn strange moments into TikToks?

Only the ones I can’t stop thinking about.

Same here. I told my friend it felt like a scene from a black-and-white film.

So maybe part 2 should be in color. Real life, no slow motion.

I like that. Coffee + we film nothing, just live it?

Deal. If it goes well, maybe then we film a part 2.