[Tuesday] Discussion: Attraction

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Attraction is the feeling that draws us toward someone or something. It can be physical, emotional, intellectual, or even based on shared values or energy. Sometimes attraction is immediate, and other times it grows slowly as we get to know someone. It can be exciting, confusing, inspiring, or complicated, and it often teaches us something about ourselves—what we value, what we need, and what we are drawn to. In this discussion, we’ll explore what attraction means, where it comes from, and how it shapes our relationships and choices.

1. What does attraction mean to you, and what forms can it take?
2. Do you think attraction is mostly physical, emotional, intellectual, or something else?
3. Have you ever been surprised by who you were attracted to? What made it surprising?
4. Do you think attraction is a choice, or something that just happens?
5. How does attraction change as you get to know someone over time?
6. Can attraction exist without compatibility? Can compatibility exist without attraction?
7. How much do you think culture and media shape who we are attracted to?
8. Have your patterns of attraction changed over time? How?
9. What role do confidence, humor, or kindness play in attraction?
10. Can attraction grow even if it isn’t there at first?
11. What do you think attraction teaches us about ourselves?

These are just some of the questions we will discuss during our meetup. No preparation needed, just bring yourself and a willingness to listen and share your thoughts.

The meetup will be structured in a way to promote small group discussion so everyone has a chance to listen, be heard, and really dive into the discussion.

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## How our discussions work

• Each meetup has a clear topic and guiding questions.
  We stay with them so everyone gets the conversation they came for.
• This is a reflective discussion, not a debate.
  The focus is understanding and exploration rather than persuasion or winning an argument.
• We speak from personal experience.
  Sharing is encouraged; judging, correcting, or speaking over others isn’t.
• We move one question at a time.
  Related thoughts are welcome when they support the question we’re exploring.
• We share the space.
  Everyone has a chance to speak, and no one is expected to dominate or perform.
• We listen generously.
  Curiosity, presence, and openness matter more than certainty.
• This is a non-political, non-outrage space.
  The emphasis is on reflection and connection, not debate or escalation.

We'll arrange tables of 6 participants each. When you arrive, please gather next to Amazon Go. Once enough people are assembled, I'll escort each group of 6 to their table to begin the discussion, and continue doing this as more participants arrive.

Each table will receive a sheet containing the topic description and discussion questions. Feel free to take a photo or refer to the event page to have your own copy handy.

The official event time is from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, but some of us stay longer, transitioning into informal conversations beyond the topic. You're welcome to join any other ongoing discussions once your initial group wraps up and members start leaving.