ACP/DiscoverU - Calgary

Open to everyone. Respect required.
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Why do men talk about sports, work, or “surface-level” topics with each other?
Why don’t they just talk about what they’re feeling?

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From the outside, it can look like avoidance.
Like men are staying on the surface.
Like something is missing.

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But what if that’s not the full story?
What if those “safe topics” are actually how men connect?

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In this “Let’s Talk” event, we’ll explore:
• Why men tend to bond through shared interests and activities
• The difference between talking and connecting
• Why vulnerability often looks different for men than it does for women
• How sports, humor, and everyday topics create trust without pressure
• The gap between how men connect and how women expect connection
• How misunderstanding this creates frustration in relationships

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This isn’t about saying one way is better.
It’s about understanding what’s really happening underneath the surface.
Because sometimes…
what looks like surface-level conversation…
is actually the starting point of real connection.

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Come curious.
Come honest.
Come ready to understand your patterns in dating — and how to break them.

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Who should attend:
Anyone interested in dating dynamics, relationships, and personal growth. Open-minded discussion encouraged!
Note, this is posted in multiple cities, there will be other in attendance.

Have you ever wondered why people think, communicate, and make decisions so differently?
In this interactive session, we’ll explore the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and what it reveals about personality—not as a box to put people in, but as a tool for understanding.
We’ll cover:
· What MBTI is (and what it isn’t)
· What each letter really means:
E / I – How we gain energy
S / N – How we take in information
T / F – How we make decisions
J / P – How we approach structure and flexibility
· Why two people can experience the same situation and walk away with completely different perspectives
· How personality differences impact communication, conflict, relationships, and teamwork
· How understanding personality can reduce frustration, assumptions, and unnecessary conflict
This isn’t about labeling yourself or others—it’s about awareness. When you understand how you’re wired, you can communicate more clearly, set better boundaries, and navigate relationships with less tension and more compassion.
What to expect:
✔ Simple explanations (no psychology degree required)
✔ Real-life examples
✔ Group discussion and reflection
✔ A practical framework you can actually use
Whether you’re curious about yourself, struggling to understand someone close to you, or just love personal growth, this session will give you new language—and new insight.
NOTE: This event is posted in multiple cities. You won’t be the only one attending.

Open to everyone. Respect required.
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Everyone talks about emotional intelligence.
Being aware.
Communicating well.
Understanding feelings.
But what does that actually mean in real life?

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And more importantly…
why do so many people who think they’re emotionally aware still struggle in dating and relationships?

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In this “Let’s Talk” event, we’ll explore:
• What emotional IQ actually is (beyond the buzzwords)
• The difference between awareness and overthinking
• Why some people use emotions to grow — and others use them to avoid
• How emotional intelligence shows up in dating and conflict
• The gap between understanding emotions… and managing them
• Why emotional awareness alone doesn’t guarantee healthy relationships

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This isn’t about labeling people as “emotionally intelligent” or not.
It’s about understanding how we relate to our emotions — and how that impacts the way we connect with others.

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Because knowing what you feel…
is not the same as knowing what to do with it.

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Come curious.
Come honest.
Come ready to understand your patterns in dating — and how to break them.

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Who should attend:
Anyone interested in dating dynamics, relationships, and personal growth. Open-minded discussion encouraged!
Note, this is posted in multiple cities, there will be other in attendance.