Slightly Awkward Singles: A Matching Experience (Eventbrite RSVP Required)
Details
To participate, you must sign up on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2004179714477
For the nerdy, the quirky and the slightly socially awkward, ages 25–45. Neurodivergent-friendly and ideal for adults with low support needs.
This is for people who are happy with their lives but haven't found the dating or social part easy: people who'd rather talk about their favorite subject than make small talk, who find approaching strangers uncomfortable, or who'd like to know a bit about someone before saying hello.
How it works
After you register, you'll fill out a questionnaire about your personality, interests, dating preferences and goals. When you arrive, an envelope will be waiting with your personal match sheet: a dating section listing attendees we think you'll feel aligned with, and a friendship section listing attendees who share your interests and temperament. They're suggestions, not confirmed matches, and you're free to talk with anyone. Our match sheet will give you insight into why we selected them as a possibility and what you have in common. We may even suggest what to ask them.
Important: the questionnaire goes to the email address you use to register on Eventbrite, so please use one you check regularly. Before the event, we'll email you coaching sheets with practical tips for starting conversations and showing interest.
What to expect
A relaxed, happy-hour-style evening with light refreshments, games, conversation cards and simple hands-on activities. No speed dating, no required introductions, and no pressure to meet everyone.
Afterward
You'll get a private form to say who you'd like to see again. When interest is mutual, we'll introduce you by email.
Details
Harrington Matchmaking office, Bethesda, MD. Ages 25–45. You don't need to be a member of Constellations, our membership community (https://joinconstellations.com). Dating matches are mainly geared toward heterosexual and bisexual adults, but everyone is welcome, and you can join for friendship matching. Early Bird $75, then $95. Space is limited. Hosted by Kate Inez Harrington of Harrington Matchmaking (https://harringtonmatchmaking.com). Questions? Email member@harringtonmatchmaking.com.
To participate, you must sign up on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2004179714477
Please note: this event isn't ideal for adults who need a support person to accompany them. We'll host a North Star version of this event later this year, and that's the one neurodivergent and intellectually or developmentally disabled adults with higher support needs, and their support persons, should sign up for.