In the middle of Brooklyn’s chaos and color, Sofia and Alex found something rare: peace in each other. They met on Stedi last spring, not expecting fireworks, but hoping for something real. What they found was a love that felt like home. Sofia, a Colombian-American designer, had just about given up on dating apps. “It always felt like a game, people chatting one day and disappearing the next,” she says. “I wanted something that meant something.” Alex, a second-generation Greek-American teacher, joined Stedi after his sister convinced him to try “the app that’s for people who actually want to build a life together.” “I wasn’t looking for perfect,” Alex says. “I was looking for steady, someone kind, grounded, and curious.” Their first messages weren’t about small talk, they talked about family, food, and what ‘home’ meant to each of them.
“We bonded over Sunday meals,” laughs Sofia. “He makes the best spanakopita, and I taught him how to make arepas.”
Their Perspective
What made Stedi different from other dating apps?
Sofia: “It didn’t feel like a competition. The prompts were thoughtful, they helped me open up about what I actually wanted.” Alex: “You can tell people on Stedi are serious. It’s calm, intentional, and it attracts people who are emotionally mature.”
How did you know this was something special?
Alex: “On our second date, we were walking through Prospect Park, and it started raining. She laughed instead of running for cover. “ Sofia: “He didn’t try to impress me; he tried to understand me. That made all the difference.”
At a bar
A year later, Sofia and Alex now share a cozy apartment in Brooklyn filled with plants, books, and too much coffee. They still cook together every Sunday, blending their family recipes into something uniquely theirs. “Love isn’t about being identical,” says Sofia. “It’s about growing together, respecting your roots, and building something that lasts.”
Sofia and Alex found love on Stedi, not by chasing perfection, but by choosing authenticity. Your story could be next.
