That is the dream, I can be your muse You can do my portrait on our date When are you typically free?
The student comments on the girl’s photo on Hinge saying “You look like my future ex wife 😏”. They find some common ground before moving towards the date.
 You look like my future ex wife 😏
Student
 I will be if you don’t grow your hair long like your pic 
Her
 You’ve nothing to worry about there
Student
 How’s your Sunday treating you?
Student
 Oh that’s good
Her
 I’m currently sat in a retail park cause I forgot Aldi doesn’t open till 11
Her
 This may be rock bottom
Her
 How about you?
Her
 That’s pretty devastating, I can’t imagine the pain that must have caused you
Student
 I’m just on my way to the gym
Student
Ah nice I went this morning, first time in a new gym was so scary 😭
Her
 I joined pure gym, spent 12 mins in there. Walked out and signed up to JD gym straight after
Her
 Wow why was that?
Student
 Just so cramped and busy, I could touch the ceilings if I jumped and that freaks me out
Her
 Sounds a little claustrophobic, I take it JD is like a warehouse then lol
Student
 JD is huge
Her
 How was your day?
Her
 It’s been pretty chill, gym this morning, then did some uni work and just watched a film. You?
Student
 Pretty much the same but instead of uni work been applying for jobs
Her
 What do you do for uni?
Her
 What’s the dream job? I’m doing a PGCE in primary with special needs
Student
 Ideally would be a painter living in Italy but don’t think that will ever happen, i’m looking for a graphic design job but there’s so many applicants per job it’s impossible
Her
 And that’s so cool! My brother is special needs
Her
 So far the conversation has been platonic with very little flirting or intent shown. This message adds a more playful vibe to the interaction that has been missing until now. It also implies that the student is someone who would inspire art. That is open to interpretation by the girl but usually means he is very physically attractive.
That is the dream, I can be your muse
assistant
 Oh right, how old is he?
Student
 Hahahah sure you can
Her
 He’s 15 and has cerebral palsy
Her
 Funniest person ever, has no filter
Her
 This message is great for moving the interaction forward. It prevents the risk of the conversation going nowhere. Using something they have talked about on the dating app and they should explore it together on their date is a very easy way to get onto the topic of the in-person meet up.
You can do my portrait on our date
assistant
 He’s a little older than I work with but I definitely know a few like him 😂
Student
 😂 When should our date be?
Her
 Hahaha yeah he really is something, he once told a woman she stank in the shop and I immediately had to remove him. I was mortified 
Her
 This works well as he is asking her when she is free instead of suggesting days on which they can meet up. This reduces the risk of her flaking on the date.
When are you typically free?
assistant
 I know that feeling lol sometimes it’s the hardest thing in the world to keep a straight face
Student
 Sorry i fell asleep so early last night, I am typically free any evening, so whenever suits you
Her
 You free Saturday? It is usually better to suggest two different days to meet up but this student could only do saturday.
Student
 Yeah should be!
Her
 Great shoot me your number and we’ll get it sorted
Student
 Cool it’s (phone number)
Her
 messaged 
Student
 Hey (her name) it’s (student’s name) from the thing
Student
 From the thing 😭 😭 😭
Her
 lol how’s 8pm saturday?
Student
 Yeah good with me, where should we go? Are you in the city?
Her
 Ever heard of (venue)?
Student
 Yeah it’s cool there
Her
 Let’s meet there at 8 and see where the night takes us
Student
 Stunning 🙂
Her
 Hey (her name), all good for tonight? This is an important message because it is always necessary to check in with the girl before the date. If you set up the date a few days before it is supposed to happen, don’t talk too much to the point where you are constantly texting but it is important to check in with her so she doesn’t assume you are ghosting or flaking on her.
Student
 Hey, yeah all good 🙂
Her
 Great, let me know when you’re on your way
Student
 I will, shall I meet you outside
Her
 Yeah sounds good
Student