In this episode of Telling Tinder Tales, your favourite duo Chris O'Neill and Thomasin Lockwood chat with Tina, an American expat living in London, about her unforgettable dating experiences. From sketchy red flags and cigarette-scented kisses to an unexpected fairytale romance with a dashing Polish man—this episode is full of twists, laughs, and surprising insights.

Tina shares two powerful dating stories:

1. The Walking Red Flag: A man who tried to rush intimacy, ignored boundaries, and planned a first date to a secluded beach.
2. The Breeze App Success Story: A sweet, slow-burn romance sparked by a thoughtful man, a mysterious accent, and a four-hour first date.

You’ll laugh, you’ll cringe, and you might even get a little teary-eyed. Plus, we learn about a lesser-known dating app that sets up safe, no-texting first dates in neutral locations. Oh, and there’s kissing at train stations...what's not to like!

🔥 Key Takeaways & Topics

• 🚩 Red Flags in Early Dating: Tina boldly confronts disrespectful behaviour on first dates. Her no-nonsense attitude is a guide for modern daters.
• 🚙 First Date Danger Zones: Why agreeing to a two-hour drive to the beach is a bad idea.
• 🧭 Breeze Dating App: An old-school, structured dating app that skips the texting and sets up real-life dates in vetted locations.
• 🧠 Healthy Boundaries & Self-Respect: Tina models what it looks like to stand your ground with humour and grace.
• 💕 Finding Love When You Least Expect It: A spontaneous decision to not cancel a date turned into a real connection—with kombucha, candles, and a Polish accent.
• 🌍 Cross-Cultural Dating: How cultural values and upbringing affect relationship dynamics.

🔗 Follow Tina on YouTube @unfilteredselflove-withTina and Instagram @tinalhiatt

Producers/Hosts: Chris O'Neill & Thomasin Lockwood

Producer/Editor: Lucie Regan

Edit Assistant: Leo Dunlop

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