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Val (@aboutvlntn) - Collective Profile | Saint-Raphaël, FR Chef. Follow @aboutvlntn on Instagram. Recent posts: a man wearing sunglasses and a watch takes a selfie against a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. he has stubble and is touching his hair., a close-up, dramatic portrait of a man's face, with his blue eyes intensely gazing forward. his hair is wet and falls across his forehead, and his skin glistens with sweat., a man with a moustache and stubble lies in bed with his arm behind his head, while a dog rests on the pillows next to him., a man smiles at the camera while wearing large, dark sunglasses and a puffer vest over a tan hoodie. he is outdoors with a scenic view of rolling hills and a cloudy blue sky behind him., a shirtless man with stubble and sunglasses poses by a pool, wearing white sweatpants. he is standing outdoors with lush greenery and a cloudy sky in the background., a long, elegantly set table with white linens, white candles, and red accents is arranged outdoors in front of a charming yellow building with arched windows. lush green trees and bushes surround the scene, suggesting a warm, inviting atmosphere for, a serene sunset paints the sky with soft pink and blue hues over a rolling, tree-covered landscape. the foreground features the calm, reflective surface of an infinity pool, mirroring the tranquil scene., a man with dark hair and stubble looks directly at the camera with a tired expression. he is shirtless, revealing chest hair., a man poses for a photo while wearing a long tan trench coat over a white tank top, grey jeans, and white sneakers. he is also wearing sunglasses and has a plaid shirt visible under his trench coat., two basenji dogs are lying on a yoga mat next to a swimming pool on a sunny day. the dogs are casting long shadows on the tiled ground., a man in a baseball cap and sunglasses drives a convertible car under a clear blue sky with a palm tree in the background., a man wearing sunglasses and a baseball cap smiles at the camera while sitting on a beach with the ocean in the background., a man with sunglasses on drives a convertible car with the top down, enjoying a scenic view of a rocky hillside and the ocean., a chef in a white uniform and apron is meticulously plating a dish of octopus and potatoes for a large group of guests. the table is set with numerous plates, each adorned with the same carefully arranged meal, suggesting a busy service in a fine din, close-up of a sailboat's helm and navigation equipment on a sunny day. the large steering wheel is prominent, with screens and gauges visible behind it., .
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Val @aboutvlntn

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Went on a date yesterday. It was nice. Nothing felt wrong. But when I left, I sat by the sea alone and realized I wasn’t looking forward to seeing that person again. And that’s what confuses me. I don’t have trouble meeting people. I just don’t seem to feel what everyone else feels when they meet someone they want to keep in their life.
A close-up, dramatic portrait of a man's face, with his blue eyes intensely gazing forward. His hair is wet and falls across his forehead, and his skin glistens with sweat.
The hero of his own chaos.
A man with a moustache and stubble lies in bed with his arm behind his head, while a dog rests on the pillows next to him.
Saturday night like that🤣
A man smiles at the camera while wearing large, dark sunglasses and a puffer vest over a tan hoodie. He is outdoors with a scenic view of rolling hills and a cloudy blue sky behind him.
Friday afternoon on the French Riviera. Went for a hike, nothing fancy, just needed to get out. And then at some point you just stop, look around… and it hits you — this is it. One of those moments where everything feels right
A shirtless man with stubble and sunglasses poses by a pool, wearing white sweatpants. He is standing outdoors with lush greenery and a cloudy sky in the background.
Home day today, but not really a day off. Getting the terrace ready for summer, sorting out the garden, receiving new loungers for the pool, and fixing up the table after the winter. A lot to do, but honestly… I enjoy this kind of day. Simple things, hands busy, mind clear.
First dinner of the season last night on the French Riviera! Felt really good to be back. Put this table together, kept it simple and natural. What do you think?
I’m so blessed to have this. Just peace, sunset, and a moment to breathe.
A man with dark hair and stubble looks directly at the camera with a tired expression. He is shirtless, revealing chest hair.
After 35, the second drink hits a little different. It sounds like a good idea at the time. The next morning disagrees 😅
A man poses for a photo while wearing a long tan trench coat over a white tank top, grey jeans, and white sneakers. He is also wearing sunglasses and has a plaid shirt visible under his trench coat.
Ok, going for a walk like this
Two basenji dogs are lying on a yoga mat next to a swimming pool on a sunny day. The dogs are casting long shadows on the tiled ground.
Shoutout to my assistants for unrolling the yoga mat for me 🧘‍♂️
A man in a baseball cap and sunglasses drives a convertible car under a clear blue sky with a palm tree in the background.
Everyone is ridiculously good-looking here… not sure if I can keep up
A man wearing sunglasses and a baseball cap smiles at the camera while sitting on a beach with the ocean in the background.
New here, still in a bit of disguise… but I guess that’s acceptable 😎
Hey friends, I’ll be spending some time in Cape Cod and LA this summer and would love your recommendations. Best restaurants, farmers markets, and any really good bars with the right vibe?
I’ve always been kind of bad at socializing. Not in a dramatic way. I just never really learned how people naturally make friends or stay connected with each other. Even social media feels foreign to me. I rarely have the desire to post, appear online, or remind people that I exist. So over time I got used to being alone. Nature, long walks, silence, random thoughts became my normal life. And most days I’m okay with it. But sometimes I wonder if I got too comfortable in isolation. I’m not getting younger, and I honestly don’t know if this is simply who I am now or if connection is something you can still learn later in life?
Sometimes the best company is just yourself, good music, and a beautiful view. Went out to clear my head and romanticize my life a little :)
A chef in a white uniform and apron is meticulously plating a dish of octopus and potatoes for a large group of guests. The table is set with numerous plates, each adorned with the same carefully arranged meal, suggesting a busy service in a fine din
Busy service: 24 guests, 5 courses. but I’m a superhero 😉
Ever since that first time I went out under sail, I haven’t been able to shake this feeling. That quiet sense of freedom. Choosing your direction. Being in control. No noise. No chaos. Just wind, water, and your own thoughts. The more I think about it, the more I understand , I need it, my own boat🌝
I’ve never really been drawn to the gym. Something about closed spaces, machines, and that whole atmosphere just doesn’t resonate with me. I also never had the goal of getting big. I feel comfortable in my body, I move well, I have energy, and that’s enough for me. And honestly, changing my entire wardrobe sounds like a very expensive life decision anyway.👹 At home, I keep it simple — a pull-up bar, a couple of dumbbells, and my yoga mat, which is probably the one thing I use the most. I’d rather go for a hike, swim, or spend a few hours playing golf when I can. Movement, for me, has to feel natural and a bit free. Seeing so many gym-focused posts lately, even here, makes me pause sometimes. I wonder if people truly enjoy it, or if it’s just what feels accessible when you haven’t found your own rhythm yet. I guess we all just try to find our way of moving through life. What does yours look like?
Sundays, sea breeze, no rush. That’s enough.
This week I’ve been around people a lot : meetings, conversations etc. And today I feel like going out, but alone. Not to talk, not to meet anyone. just to dress up, walk, fancy drink, observe, and be with myself. Like I’m tired of people, but still want to feel the world. Do you ever go out like that?
A man sits in a lotus position outdoors, eyes closed, meditating. He is wearing a tank top and shorts, with a serene expression on his face.
Feeling grateful for a calm day, a little sun on my skin, and a moment to just slow down and breathe
Lately I’ve been thinking about what it really feels like to grow older. Not in a dramatic way, just noticing how my face is slowly changing with time. Small things in the skin, in the expression, in the way I recognize myself. And somehow that’s harder than I expected. I think it feels even stronger in the gay world, where everyone looks good, where people really take care of themselves and appearance matters a lot. It makes it very easy to start questioning yourself, like you have to keep up or fix something before it’s too late. But at the same time, when I see people trying too hard to erase every sign of time, it feels like they slowly lose something real, something that made them look like themselves in the first place. I don’t want to turn this into a fight. I still want to take care of myself, but not from fear. I just want to be able to look in the mirror and recognize who I am, even as things change. I guess no one really tells you how to deal with this part. How do you deal with it? How do you feel about it?
A man walks through the snow carrying a snowboard over his shoulder, with snow-covered mountains in the background under a blue sky.
This winter was more about work in the Alps than actually riding… but every now and then, I found a little time for myself. Any mountain lovers here?
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