Dating an emotionally unavailable person can lead to a lot of dissatisfaction in a relationship. You may be dating a person who is fun to be with, someone who you have great chemistry with and checks off all of your boxes--but you notice that something feels off. It can feel hurtful to feel like they aren't really with you or aren't able to open up or see the real you.

Why do we sometimes date a person for much longer than we'd want if they are not available for an emotional connection?

Emotional Unavailability is term gets thrown around a lot these days,

SO, come join us as we talk about:

-What does emotional unavailability mean?
-How do we spot it while dating?
-What tendencies do people have who are emotionally unavailable?
-How can we break this pattern if we have a history of dating emotionally unavailable people?

We'll start the discussion with learning a few things about emotional availability and then respond to discussion questions together. Each person has a chance to share as much or as little about their experience as they feel comfortable. We're always learning from each other and hope you'll leave with good takeaways to improve your dating experience.

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Do you ever wonder if you're doing something wrong on dates? Do you wish you could have your date already making plans to meet again before you've even thought about it? Do you want to be better at drawing a person towards you so they find you more attractive and interesting, instead of doing something to inadvertently turn them off?

There are are key things to be aware of in how you show up as a person on dates. There are kinds of ways you communicate and things you say that can make a big difference in someone's first impression of you.

Let's talk about what some of those key ingredients are to give a date your best chance to make a great connection. Learn from the opposite sex what can be turn offs and how to avoid them. Share your experiences and learn from others.

Look for a table of friendly faces with the Savvy Singles sign, Come grab a drink or food and join us! Find more information here.

These days if you want to start dating, you'll have the most opportunities dating online.

But is there like an art to it?

How do you create an effective profile? How do you engage in a sincere way and find the others who are genuine in their profiles too? How do you navigate your preferences with a stranger? Can you really tell right away if it's not a fit or do you invest more time to find out?

I believe there are more successful ways to approach it so that you can attract a good person and be more likely to spend less time with people who are not realistic options for you. Let's talk about what works and what gets fewer results. We'll make time to get feedback from others on questions you have or tips you'd like on your profile/messaging approach.

This month we're taking advantage of the weather and meeting at picnic tables in a park. We'll keep the conversation shorter and socialize afterwards--feel free to bring a Frisbee or whatever games you would want to play.

Look forward to seeing you then!
If you like, bring a drink or snack to share.

Do you prefer to meet someone in real life rather than online, but struggle with how to do it? Do you feel funny trying to flirt with someone--like maybe you're not doing it right? or you're not getting the results you want?

Especially in today's world where everyone is more disconnected and distracted, it's more challenging to figure out how to approach someone you're interested in successfully.

Come join us as we talk about what makes a good approach or how we can we welcome a desired approach from someone else. We'll talk about flirting that works, without it being too much or misinterpreted. Come share your experiences, viewpoints and learn from others!

We like to have a lighthearted and respectful discussion where we can learn, grow and build new friendships. Hope you can join! Sign up here!

Have you ever gotten so caught up in the chemistry with someone that you overlooked the differences you had? Or maybe you've been so concerned about aligning with someone in a particular way that you downplayed the chemistry you would've liked? How much chemistry and alignment is important when seeking a long-term partnership?

Come join us in the conversation as we discuss what kinds of things we can be aware of when seeking a lasting partnership. How can we prevent ourselves from getting caught up in the chemistry and keep an eye on how we really match up with a person for the long-term.

I, Kristen, will be sharing a short (5-10 min)presentation on Alignment vs. Chemistry to get the conversation started. Then stick around afterwards and make a new friend!

If you’re local in Portland, OR, Join us here!

Is it okay for a woman to ask a guy out? Should women wait for the man to make the move? What if men/women come on too strong or give the wrong impression? Who should get who's number and call first?
In today's dating world, it can sometimes be confusing to navigate dating in a way that promotes respect and success.

If you’re in the Portland area come join us as we talk about the different angles of this topic, bring your ideas, experiences and questions and come ready to hear other perspectives too.

We'll be starting our conversation with a short video from John Gray, who wrote the book Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus. Feel free to watch it ahead if you can.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVDv6uE3_6w

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The holidays can be hard as a single.

So come join us to talk about what it’s like to be single around the holidays. Whether you’re dating or not or want to be. We’ll be talking about how you can make the holidays a great experience for you this year. And why it’s often an excellent time to meet a good match!

If you’re local to Portland, come join us for snacks and a lively discussion. Can’t wait to meet you there!

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