If you've ever gotten pretty invested in a person you were dating, only to find out later on that they had unhealthy patterns that didn't work for you, it can be discouraging. Especially if your heart's gotten pretty involved. Wouldn't it be nice to spot the signs of dysfunction earlier in the dating process to avoid wasting time or unnecessary heart break?

Come join other singles as we create a safe discussion space on Zoom (for now!) to talk about this topic.

After I (Kristen) share a few concepts, we'll discuss as a group:

*What are some of the symptoms of unhealthy patterns and how to do they show up early on?
*What are some of the dynamics that can prevent us from noticing unhealthy signs?
*How honoring our intuition and body help us discern early signs of dysfunction
*What are some phrases and ways we can gracefully handle these early signs when we experience them?

Come ready to learn and share experiences in a supportive group.

Register at the Zoom link on this event page when you RSVP.

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Online dating is a big part of the modern dating scene--it opens up possibilities for dating that you may not find during your average work day, trip to the gym or childcare routines. So if you're finding it challenging to meet good matches, it can be a good resource.

The challenge is that everyone and their dog can be online dating these days, so how can you navigate the experience well and not get disillusioned quickly by unwanted advances, creepy responses or just no responses at all and give up?

Comes join us as we hear from both sides of men and women's perspectives in online dating, have an opportunity to talk about your experiences and comes away from the night with new insights or ideas to get the most out of online dating.

After a short introduction we'll be talking through some questions on this topic with each other in the big group.

If you’re local to Portland, Oregon, come join us!--the conversations are always thoughtful and lively! Grab a drink or eats and come to the community room. Meet a new friend and stay afterwards at the Kennedy Schools bars or restaurants.

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If you wanted to get a date this weekend with just anyone, it wouldn't be that hard. A date can be just a few clicks away these days. But if you're really wanting to find a serious long-term partner and avoid the kind of mistakes you made in past relationships this time around--how can you set yourself up for more quality experiences with better matches?

We'll be talking about being prepared, setting boundaries, good communication and where you are meeting dates.

After a short introduction we'll be talking through some questions on this topic with each other in the big group.

Come join us--the conversations are always thoughtful and lively! Grab a drink or eats and come to the community room. Meet a new friend and stay afterwards at the Kennedy Schools bars or restaurants.

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 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!