The warm first message
specific and un-fussed
sent with intention.

Confession — I rewrote this message four times. I'm nervous. You're cute. Hi.

I told my best friend about your profile and he said 'just message him already.' So.

Random — your laugh in photo 2 made my morning.

Okay, I've had your profile open for a bit now, just trying to think of something clever.

My friends bet I wouldn't message you. I'm really hoping you'll help me win.

Honestly, your profile is a little intimidatingly perfect, so I'm just going to say hi.

Don't tell my group chat, but I just sent them a screenshot of your profile.

I don't normally send the first message, but you seem worth breaking my own rules for.

This is me shooting my shot. Please be kind, my aim isn't always the best.

My thumb has been hovering over the message button for way too long. Here goes.

I'm supposed to be working but I keep getting completely distracted by your photos.

I showed your profile to my dog. He wagged his tail, so I took that as a good sign.

I'm going to be completely honest, I'm not smooth at all. But I did want to say hi.

My brain went blank trying to write an opener. Hope 'you're incredibly cute' works.

Your bio is so good it made me rethink my entire profile. And then message you.

I'm just going to put this out there: I have a small but significant crush on your profile.

Trying to play it cool, but my heart did a little jump when we matched.

Calling it — we'd be insufferable at brunch together. Tell me I'm wrong.

Your weekend trip photos suggest you'd be a good Sunday hang. I'd like to verify.

I have a hunch we'd order the same thing. Care to test it?

That hiking photo... you look like you know where the best post-hike brunch spot is.

The dog in your second photo seems like an excellent brunch date. Is he part of the deal?

Your rooftop picture gives off major 'knows the best happy hour' energy. Am I right?

I have a feeling you're the type of guy who confidently orders mimosas for the table.

That beach photo makes me think you're a morning person. For you, I'll overlook it.

Your cooking photo looks great, but the real test is if you can handle bottomless brunch.

That smile in your travel pic... that's the face of someone who found a great deal on flights.

I'm getting 'excellent travel buddy' vibes from your profile. Please confirm or deny.

You seem like you have very strong opinions on the best way to make an old fashioned.

Based on your profile, I have a feeling our friend groups would get along dangerously well.

I'm impressed with your bookshelf. I'm also assuming you have a favorite cozy cafe.

You and your friends in that photo look like you're about to solve a small-town mystery.

That confident pose in your third pic tells me you're the one who always picks the restaurant.

Your bio mentions dogs. Does this mean I have to compete for your attention on Sunday mornings?

You look like you'd be really good at parallel parking, which is an underrated and attractive skill.

I'm guessing you're the designated playlist curator for all group road trips.

You look like the kind of guy who remembers everyone's specific coffee order.

Your laugh in photo 3 looks like the kind that makes a room feel safer.

The way your eyes squint when you actually find something funny is unfairly disarming.

Your bio reads like you actually thought about who you want to attract.

You seem like the kind of person who gives really good, thoughtful compliments.

You have a smile that suggests you're probably up to something fun and a little mischievous.

You look like the type of guy who is genuinely happy for his friends' successes.

You seem like someone who would be amazing at giving a pep talk when it's needed most.

You have a way of smiling that makes it seem like you're sharing a wonderful secret.

You have an artistic sensibility that really shows in how you put your profile together.

You seem like you would be incredibly thoughtful about picking out the perfect gift.

You have this gentle, attentive look in your photos that's really lovely to see.

You seem like the kind of guy who has a story for every single song on his playlist.

Question — what's the chance you're as soft-spoken as your photos make you look?

Be honest, do you ever get bored of being this cute?

Tiny ask — would you let a stranger compliment your bio? Because I'm about to.

What's one small thing that made you smile today? I'm hoping this message counts.

Serious question: what's the most underrated thing to do on a lazy Sunday afternoon?

Okay, your dog is adorable. What's the cutest, most ridiculous thing he's ever done?

If you could only listen to one album on a long road trip, what would it be?

I need your expert opinion: what is the ideal number of plants for one apartment?

Is it too soon to ask what your favorite comfort movie is for a rainy day?

Hypothetically, if we went for coffee, what would your go-to order be?

Your smile is honestly fantastic. What's the secret behind it?

What's one song you can't help but dance to, even if no one is watching?

If you had to describe your specific sense of humor in three words, what would they be?

Random question: what's the best compliment you've ever received from someone?

That travel photo looks amazing. What's one memory from that trip that still makes you laugh?

Do you believe in saving the best bite of food for last, or eating it right away?

Quick poll: are you the type to meticulously plan a weekend trip or just go spontaneously?

If our first date was a movie, what genre would you be secretly hoping for?

I'm curious, what is something you're secretly a huge nerd about?

Besides being unfairly handsome, what's another one of your hidden talents?

What's the name of the group chat you'd add me to if we really hit it off?

I'm aware sending the first message on here is statistically a bad bet. You're the reason the math doesn't apply.

I had three sophisticated openers. Going with the cute honest one: hi, your profile made me smile.

The algorithm finally did something right. Hi.

My thumb swiped right so fast I think I sprained it. Totally worth it.

Okay, so we matched. I believe your move is to tell me I have excellent taste.

I'm meant to be witty here, but your profile is so good it just made me smile instead.

I'm breaking the unspoken rule of waiting for you to message first. You're welcome.

Another day, another attempt to find my future weekend brunch date on this app.

My witty opener has been temporarily disabled by your photos. So, just hi for now.

This feels like the part of the rom-com where I do something charmingly awkward.

I'm usually more of a lurker on here, but your profile deserved a proper hello.

I was going to wait for the perfect opening line, but decided not to risk it.

My friends dared me to send a bold first message. So, what are we doing Friday?