I knew it! 🎉
Before we plan anything — a little peer-reviewed context.
Heightened attraction under conditions of high arousal
Dutton, D. G., & Aron, A. P. (1974). Some evidence for heightened sexual attraction under conditions of high anxiety. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.
Finding. People who met on the fear-arousing bridge showed markedly more romantic interest than those on a stable one. The arousal was real; the attribution was… generous.
Application. Subject A logged elevated heart rate and narrowed attention during Alpentour (~Jun 3–5, 2026), beside Subject K. Initial hypothesis: the hiking. Revised hypothesis: not the hiking.
Status: insufficient data. Proposed methodology: one date.
Significance level: to be determined.
So, what are we doing?
Pick as many as you like — or just one.
Munich Adventure
A whole day in the city
The Residenz, the Nationaltheater, Haus der Kunst — and whichever summer festival we wander into.
Dinner or Coffee
Regensburg, unhurried
Storstad’s rooftop for dinner, Café Orphée’s French corner, or just good coffee somewhere quiet.
Something Active
Move first, talk after
An Alps trail, the bouldering wall you already own on Mondays, or the pool where you teach.
Your Call
You’re the busy one
You pick the place, the day, the whole vibe. I’ll handle showing up on time.
Pottery Date
Make something together
Neither of us has tried it — perfect. We’ll learn the wheel, make a mess, and call whatever survives “art.”
When suits you?
You set the terms. I’ll work around them.
Got it!
Your answer just landed in my inbox.
I’ll text you to lock in the details.
P.S. — that’s the most elaborate way I could think of to say I like talking to you. See you soon. 🌸