Online Dating Trends & Alternatives Discussion

Dating and Relationships Forum Session 5: Online Dating Trends & Alternatives.

Online dating seems like a great solution to the disappearance of social customs that brought couples together in the past. But it also creates imbalances that never existed before. Val will present theories about how this pans out for men and women of different levels of attractiveness (let's be real, choices on online dating are primarily based on gut reaction to photos) and explain these trends from the perspective of evolutionary psychology.

Presentation will be covering:

• Why majority of men find it difficult to get matches, responses and dates.
• Why many women struggle to find someone who is attractive AND doesn't have "commitment issues".
• Types of people online dating can work for and types of people likely to encounter failure.
• Strategies for avoiding bad experiences and emotional damage.
• Viable modern alternatives to online dating - how to increase your chances of meeting someone organically.

The presentation will be followed by Q&A and a group discussion / debate on this topic. Next we’ll have a break with some snacks to nibble on (including dark chocolate!)

Second part of the event:

The Dating and Relationships Forum is an open group discussion forum for any questions related to dating and relationships.

• Ask for tips or advice for a dating / relationship situation,
• Ask for an honest opinion from the members of the opposite sex,
• Discuss what baffles you in your dating or relationship experiences,
• Be there for others to share your experience and insights,
• Or simply listen and learn from others.

Afterparty:

We will keep the venue open until 9pm for those who are keen to socialise - it’s a great opportunity to hang out informally, continue the conversations and maybe even make some new connections.

Please note: this event series is focused primarily on dating and relationship dynamics between heterosexual men and women.

ABOUT THIS EVENT

This event is open to everyone, even if you’ve never been to any of our events before. You can participate in the group discussion parts of the event or just listen and learn from others - it's up to you.

The group discussion parts of this event will be moderated to prevent people from dominating the conversation or rambling on for too long and to keep the discussion on topic. Reasoned and respectful disagreement with the presentation content is welcome.

The event will start at 6:00pm (entrance gate will be closed from 6PM - no latecomers) and finish around 8:30pm, when the afterparty begins for those who want to stay and chat.

COST: $25 good income / $20 medium income / $15 low income

RESERVING YOUR SPOT:

Bank transfer to Growth Space, 38-9002-0523922-12 with references: “DRF-11JUN” and your RSVP list name on meetup.

Ideally, send the bank transfer when you RSVP to reserve your spot.

Or you can RSVP and pay closer to the time, but please note - if the event is getting full we will be giving priority to paid reservations.

Cancellations policy for reservations:

• If you cancel attendance and give us at least 24 hours notice: your reservation fee can be transferred to a future event.
• If we postpone the event: your reservation fee can be transferred to a future event OR refunded in full upon your request.

EVENT RULES:

• RSVP AND PAY IN ADVANCE - see details above.
• GERMS - do not come when sick or at risk of carrying covid.
• ARRIVE ON TIME - we close the doors when the event begins - NO LATE ENTRY.
• AIRPLANE MODE - on your phones & cellular devices during meetup.
• SOBER - no smoking / alcohol / drugs before coming.
• RESPECT - be respectful towards others & the venue.

DIRECTIONS:

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Address: 3 / 88 Cook Street, Auckland CBD.

The building is on Cook St, opposite a huge open air car park. Use the rear entrance:

1. Walk in through the open car gate on the left side of the building,
2. Turn right,
3. It is the third unit from the right (Unit 3) accessed via the elevated walkway.

EVENING PARKING:

• Street parking is FREE from 6pm. You can start parking from 5:45pm thanks to the 10 min “grace period” to ensure you get a free spot.
• A big stretch of yellow dash line directly opposite 88 Cook St (normally bus parking) becomes free parking after 6:00pm.

Our venue is easy to access by car being within 400m of all motorway ramps.

DRIVING FROM THE NORTH:

Exit on Cook Street, you have arrived.

FROM WEST, SOUTH, EAST:

Exit on Nelson Street, take the leftmost lane which slopes down, turn left onto Cook Street.