Conscious Lesbian - Queer Dating and Love Metro Phoenix

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Here's the thing. Lesbians love hard, but none of us got to take classes in lesbian dating and love, until now. So too often, we end up falling for the wrong people, going too fast, getting our hearts broken, taking years to heal, then doing it all over again without ever having gained new skills.

That's why Conscious Girlfriend Academy exists. We are the only organization on the planet that trains coaches to support lesbians and queer women in our unique dating and love challenges!

And Nicki Monahan, one of our most experienced coaches, leads a skill-building lab every single week to help you practice things we all need to know how to do (but never got to learn), like:
... Asking a woman out.
...Letting her know you're interested, or not interested.
...Asking for something different in the connection.
...Letting her know more about your needs, including your sexual needs. ...Making requests.
...Setting boundaries.
...Bringing up something that's bothering you.
... Sharing what you really feel, without fear.

FYI, this event is cross posted on 26 Meetups around the world. We usually have 25-50 attendees each week, so don't be discouraged if your local Meetup RSVP count is small.

"I knew more about growing organic broccoli than I did about how to choose a partner and make a relationship work," one of our members said ruefully after her expensive lesbian divorce. She wasn't alone.

Curious about how to:
🖤 Stop stuffing your feelings or hoping they'll go away (because that will never ultimately get you what you want.)
🖤 Stop saying things that push the other person away, when what you really want is to connect.
🖤 Avoid triggers and endless "lesbian processing loops."
🖤 Pay attention to dating red flags and look for true compatibility.
🖤 Get good at turning tough conversations into easier ones, so you can create the connection, love and sex you've always wanted. (By the way, these skills work great with friends, too)

In that case, our Skills Lab may be right for you. But, a Meetup RSVP alone won't get you in. To keep the space safe, we need you to either register and pay on our website right here, or else Schedule a free intake session here.

Weekly Skills Lab is one of the most life-changing benefits of membership in the Conscious Girlfriend Academy. The other benefits include:

• Live classes on lesbian dating, lesbian breakup healing, lesbian attachment, communication, sexuality and more
• Access to the biggest lesbian love library on the planet, full of on-demand classes you can watch any time
• Conscious Lesbians 60+, a free weekly group
• Coming Out & Coming Home, a free weekly group supporting those coming out later in life
• Deep Dive Group Coaching (for members at the Deep Dive level only)
• Opportunities to form buddy groups and study groups with other growth-oriented lesbians
• Annual in-person retreats

There's so much support for your lesbian or queer love life here in the Academy, and a great place to start is by >getting your free download of the first four chapters of our Amazon-bestselling book, Conscious Lesbian Dating & Love, right here.

Email us at ruth@consciousgirlfriend.com if you want a free intake session, so you can do a free trial of the group. We do this to keep the group safe and make sure it's a good fit for all. Or you can take the plunge and sign up without your intake here.

Isn't it time to stop leaving your love life up to luck, chance or fate? To stop blindly "putting yourself out there" and getting hurt over and over again? To learn how to do this lesbian dating thing right and get connected to like-minded women who are doing the work, actually getting ready, and want the same things you want? Check out the program that has helped thousands of lesbians worldwide. Your heart is worth it.

Our Conscious Lesbians 60+ Group meets weekly, all year round! Members are long-time lesbians, women new to being out, and everything in between, from ages 60s-80s.

This group is a project of the Conscious Girlfriend Academy, the leading global resource supporting lesbians and queer women with healthy dating, love and community.

By the way, this group has an existing monthly membership of 20-40 women and is cross-posted on 26 Meetups around the world, so don't be discouraged if you don't see RSVPs in your local group!

Our membership includes all kinds of interesting people and deep thinkers and feelings, including practicing and retired artists, musicians, writers, therapists, teachers, doctors, authors, and spiritual practitioners. Some are coupled; many are single.

What we all have in common, besides being lesbian, bisexual, pansexual or queer, is an orientation toward being conscious -- mindful, compassionate, curious, open-hearted and supportive.

Aging often brings isolation and loss. As we get older, most of us face health challenges, and so do the people we love. Often we lose people who are dear to us. Of course, this is true for everyone, but can be especially challenging for lesbians/queer people.

We have to continually re-imagine ourselves in order to live lives we love, especially with the impact of climate change, politics and other world events. Loneliness takes a big toll. We need each other.

So, we gather each week to talk about things that matter, make new friends, support each other through challenging moments, celebrate each other through good times, and enhance each other's lives with kindness, deep listening, a sense of community, and fun.

People commonly ask, "Should I join the Conscious Lesbians 60+ Group or the Conscious Girlfriend Academy -- or both?"

The 60+ group is a social and emotional connection group. There is no curriculum other than sharing and friendship.

If you're looking for life-changing classes on lesbian/queer dating and love, and weekly coach-led skill-building groups, you can find all that in the Conscious Girlfriend Academy. When you join the Academy, the Conscious Lesbian 60+ Group is included as a free bonus!

Quite a few women participate in both 60+ and the Academy. Of course, you can also choose just one. Either way, if you want to be among introspective, compassionate, growth-oriented lesbians over 60, we've got you covered.

>Check out our vibe and get on our mailing list here.

>Check out our current and upcoming calendar of all Conscious Girlfriend Academy events here -- including weekly Coming Out Empowerment, Skill-Building Labs, live classes on Lesbian Dating, and even live in-person retreats :)

Membership in Conscious Lesbians 60+ is monthly. To try out the group free, please email us at ruth@consciousgirlfriend.com, and we'll ask you to set up an intake with our Outreach Director to make sure it's a good fit, before sending the Zoom link. This is to keep the group safe. A Meetup RSVP alone will not get you in. Thanks for your understanding :)

COMING OUT & COMING HOME Empowerment Group
Especially for those coming out in their 40s, 50s, 60s & 70s

Whether you've known since you were a kid but blocked it out, are just now realizing you're attracted to women, or came out awhile ago and need help finding community... if you are a woman who loves women, or thinks you might want to, this group is here to help you build clarity, confidence, community and belonging.

FYI, this group is posted on 26 Meetups around the world, so don't be discouraged if you don't see many RSVPs in your local group! We typically have 12-20 attendees.

Meetings are weekly and the fee is a very affordable $99/month. ***You must register and pay here on our website. (A Meetup RSVP alone won't get you in.)

You can also make an appointment with our Outreach Director to have a brief orientation to the group prior to coming, and then do a free trial. Just email us at outreach@consciousgirlfriend.com.

Why The Coming Out & Coming Home Group Exists

.. Because coming out can be one of the biggest, hardest, bravest and most important things you'll ever do.
... Because being your authentic self is key to a life well-lived, but it's almost impossible to get there without support.
... Because you deserve help from a warm, compassionate global lesbian community.


...Because it's never, ever too late.
... Because there isn't just one way to come out, or one way to be a lesbian or a woman-loving-woman.
... Because everything you've lived through has led you to this moment, and your time is now.


... Because lesbian dating is very different, and knowing how to do it right is key to avoiding heartbreak.
... Because lesbian relationships are more intense, and require some very specific skills to stay afloat and connected.
... Because lesbian sex can be the most amazing sex on the planet, but it's also way more varied and nuanced, so it takes building confidence, attunement, and bedroom communication skills.


... Because you deserve an open-hearted refuge, a place where people "get" you, accept you, appreciate you and cheer you on.
... Because the lesbian community is diverse, full of its own history, cultures and customs, and this is a safe place to learn them.
... Because there's nothing better than finally being loved for all of you you are, and are becoming.

... And, this group is offered by the Conscious Girlfriend Academy, the leading global resource helping lesbians and queer women prevent heartbreak, date wisely and love well. We wrote the book on lesbian dating -- literally! You can start reading our Amazon bestseller Conscious Lesbian Dating & Love right here.

"One month in this group helped me more than years of therapy." -- B., 65

"If it wasn't for this group, I wouldn't be coming out at all." -- T., 50

If this group speaks to you, come check us out! Meetings are weekly and the fee is a very affordable $99/month. ***You must register and pay here on our website. (A Meetup RSVP alone won't get you in)

See The Full 12-Week Course & Registration Info Here

Can You Relate To Any Of These Challenges?
"I've been out for decades, but I've never really dated."
"I'm new to dating women, and have no idea how to get started."
"Now that I'm over 50, everything about dating is just different."
*"*I've tried online dating, and it didn't work for me."
"I know I should 'put myself out there,' but HOW?!"
"I wish I could just skip the dating and be in a relationship already."
"I feel too burned to consider dating, yet I don't want to just give up."
"I'm not sure I want to date, but I know I need more connection in my life with healthier people."

Good News: Help Is Here!
Here's the thing: if you haven't known how to make lesbian dating work for you, you're not alone, and it's not your fault. Whether you've been out for a long time or are new to dating women, lesbian dating is intense, vulnerable, and often confusing.
Although queer dating is a learnable skill, it's not intuitive. When you try to just "follow your heart," it's likely to lead you straight to heartbreak, for reasons you'll learn all about in >Lesbian Dating Essentials.
It can be hard to even find women to date -- especially where there's not a big lesbian or queer community. Someone can seem right on paper, but you don't feel a spark. Or, when you do feel a spark, you might ignore the red flags and end up in something toxic.
You deserve better. And you can have it! It just takes learning how.

**The Lesbian Dating Essentials 12-Week Intensive is here to help you change your love life destiny, *for good. ***See the full course info here. This is a paid class, and a Meetup RSVP alone won't get you in.

This class is brought to you by Conscious Girlfriend Academy, the global leader in lesbian/queer dating and love education since 2014. We wrote the book on it -- literally! Start reading our Amazon bestseller, Conscious Lesbian Dating & Love, free right here.

Lesbian/Queer Dating & Love, Demystified!
Since our first class in 2014, Conscious Girlfriend programs have helped thousands of lesbians, queer women and adjacent non-binary people from 25 countries. We've got the keys to healing your heart, getting out of the wrong relationships, and getting into the right ones.
The Academy has many offerings throughout the year, plus two flagship 12-week courses: Lesbian Dating Essentials**, offered each September, and The Roadmap To Conscious Lesbian Dating & Lasting Love*,* offered each January.
**Our participants' stories are proof that the Academy *works. ***Read some happy, healthy lesbian love stories here for inspiration :)