Münster.Bicycles.65,000 students.Semester end.

Münster is Germany's cycling capital — 320,000 residents, around 500,000 bicycles, the city literally runs on two wheels. And it's one of Germany's most student-heavy major cities: the University of Münster (WWU) has over 65,000 students, plus UAS, art academy, music conservatory. In summer term the old town is half student-occupied, the Kreuzviertel and Geistviertel are shared-flat strongholds, and the harbour lives off late drinks at Lichthaus.

That sets a dating pace few other cities can match. Münster is young — very young. That's a gift at first: many potential matches, a relaxed mood, short distances. But it has a downside: those who look for a real connection in Münster often look for someone who'll be gone in six months. Bachelor done, master in Cologne. State exam passed, job in Berlin. Year abroad, Erasmus, all possible. Match in May, alone in October.

talkbeforedate solves this Münster variant of the app problem. A conversation through the app quickly reveals whether someone is still around in three months — more honest than any profile. Ask in an app whether your match will still be in Münster next semester and you carry the "clingy" stigma. In a real conversation it's just a sensible question.