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SUMMARY:Slow Dating+ For Gay Men To Meet Without The Masks
LOCATION:Waking Dreams Broadway Market
DESCRIPTION:SLOW DATING+ 3rd October 202613:00-19:00 | A full day workshop
  and dating event Gay MenDo You Want Something More?Imagine a dating event
  mixed with a workshop where you get to:Practice real connection skills wi
 th men who want to meet you.Experience a full 90-minute Touch and Massage 
 Workshop with each other as part of the days activities — no other datin
 g event is doing this baby.Spend waaaay more than 2 minutes with each man 
 — a full day with lots of time together in pairs and small groups.Get to
  know each other in unique ways that you don’t get to experience out the
 re in the real world.An easy\, fear-free way to let the guys you know you 
 like them and would like to pursue things further — we do it thru Love N
 otes that you get to secretly leave in each others envelopes throughout th
 e day.A Whatsapp Group to connect for a few days after the event too.Inste
 ad of the same old cycle of swiping\, messaging\, pic swaps and ghosting\,
  you could actually meet men face-to-face in ways that feel alive\, warm\,
  present and real.Rather than awkward small talk that rarely goes deeper t
 han the weather or “what do you do\, where are you from?”\, how about 
 conversations on topics you rarely get to talk about that flow with curios
 ity\, intrigue\, creativity\, laughter and genuine connection?If you have 
 become disillusioned with dates that feel like job interviews where you’
 re unsure and performative\, then how about meeting in a space where you c
 an finally let the masks slip away and practice being more yourself.And if
  you’ve contemplated the limited relationship possibilities that box you
  into traditional dating frameworks\, imagine exploring the full spectrum 
 of connection\; friendships\, intimacy\, sensuality\, sexual\, creative co
 llaboration\, platonic and romantic love. All honoured as valid and meanin
 gful\, neither taking precedent over the other.So\, for the price of just 
 2 average meals out in London\, you can learn life changing skills in love
  and intimacy and be in the game for love\, romance\, friendship and deepe
 r connection…Welcome toSlow Dating+The Old Fashioned Speed Dating:“I m
 ust meet someone"“Who’s looking at me?”“Who do I fancy?”"I didn
 ’t meet anyone\, this was a disaster. ”The New Slow Dating+ Appraoch:
 “Wow\, this was so much fun. It's so wonderful to meet new guys naturall
 y without pressure. Oh\, I think we could be friends actually. Even if I d
 on’t fall in love I’ve had an amazing afternoon\, made friends and lea
 rned so much about myself and others. I feel part of a growing community 
 … and who knows what might spring from that in the future. And I've buil
 t confidence in myself that changes how I date moving forward”I hear you
 . I’ve heard the call. I’m here with what I think is the answer my fri
 end…In a world that moves at lightning speed\, where swipes replace real
  conversations and profiles hide who we really are (enter the Grindr mask 
 logo. )\, at the Slow Dating+ event\, you’re invited to\, well\, slow do
 wn and rediscover the art of authentic relating over a 6 hour workshop\, w
 here you can also meet guys for everything from romance to friendship and 
 anything in between…A place to truly meet men without the masks.Added to
  that\, Slow Dating+ is a sober event in the daytime that takes the pressu
 re off meeting ‘the one’.You are released of the pressure of needing t
 o meet your soulmate. Because this isn’t only about looking for or findi
 ng romance. It's about creating meaningful relationships that nourish your
  soul\, whether they bloom into:LoveSexual connectionPlatonic friendshipCr
 eative collaborationsSomething elseIt’s also about re-educating (or re-e
 du-GAY-ting as I call it. ) ourselves and learning new skills to take into
  the world. Whether or not you meet the love of your life\, you’ll have 
 had a truly wonderful and joy filled time together and learned plenty. Slo
 w Dating+ is a unique half-day sanctuary where hearts open\, minds meet an
 d genuine connections flourish in the most natural way possible.Hi\, I’m
  Gary Albert…For my entire adult life I struggled to find my place in th
 e gay community. I never felt accepted by the tribe. And more importantly 
 I found it hard to accept them.Mostly\, this has been down to feeling diff
 erent. To being sensitive. To being someone who thinks and feels deeply. A
 nd these days I just don’t enjoy clubs\, bars\, booze and even tho I’m
  on the apps\, they do my f’ing head in. And I have an allergy to surfac
 e level connection. This has created a lot of challenges in dating\, sex a
 nd love. Added to that\, my relationship goals do not necessarily always f
 it into the traditional mould.I need more. I need something deeper\, more 
 honest\, more raw and real. And I’ve struggled to find these qualities i
 n the gay ‘community’.The more gay men I speak to\, I’m hearing that
  you all feel the same too. We are ready for something new\, something dif
 ferent\, something that aligns with who we really are.So I decided to do s
 omething about it. They say ‘create the thing you want to see in the wor
 ld’.First came Pleasure Medicine\, my connection workshop and ecstatic d
 ance for gay men that happens every 2 weeks in East London.And now\, a big
  gay drum roll please…Slow Dating+ for gay men who are ready to meet wit
 hout the masks.What to Expect at Slow Dating+ARRIVAL & INTROSettle into th
 e space\, meet your facilitator\, light introductions and ice breakers.‘
 Mask Melter’ Connection ExercisesSomething playful to ease nerves and br
 ing everyone into the moment and create and equal common ground.Guided Gro
 up Activites Rotating group chats with prompts that go beyond small talk. 
 Interesting and creative topics that support you to feel seen at a deeper 
 level and to see others.Creative GamesSimple\, fun games in groups to spar
 k laughter\, create ease and ignite curiosity. In play we tend to let our 
 masks fall away and show a lighter more honest part of ourselves.Reflectiv
 e PracticesVisualisation\, journalling and inner visioning around what you
  really want and desire. Not just in relationhip but in your life in gener
 al as a gay man — dreams\, goals\, wishes\, wants and desires.Conscious 
 touch and massage workshop – the thing that makes us so unique and diffe
 rent. 1:1 Time With MenMoments in pairs to connect around themes of gay li
 fe\, desire\, intimacy and friendship. A chance to share deeper aspects of
  yourself. Not too short but not too long either. The perfect amount of ti
 me to feel someone’s energy beyond surface level chat.Embodiment Practic
 eGentle exercise to loosen up and move your body. And don’t worry. Every
 thing is guided. You won’t be putting on a dance performance. LOL. Closi
 ng CircleReflections\, appreciations and space to acknowledge the the thin
 gs you’ve learned.Optional Hang-OutTime after to mingle\, keep chatting 
 and getting to know each other informally.All this is carefully curated to
  support you in getting to know yourself and each other in a way that is l
 ight\, gentle and effortless\, but also deep and engaging — let judgemen
 t fall away and curiosity lead.You’ll learn micro skills to take into yo
 ur life that will support you to connect more deeply to men you meet out a
 nd about. You’ll develop more confidence in your dating and intimate lif
 e. You’ll be so glad you came to Slow Dating+ even if you don’t mee 
 ‘the one’ (or two or three… LOL. )And you’ll become part of a grow
 ing community rooted in care\, kindness and connection.The Slow Dating+ So
 lutionSlow Dating+ is a transformative\, fun and joyful half-day experienc
 e that honors the sacred art of getting to know gay men more deeply and fu
 lly\; mind\, body\, heart\, soul and spirit. Drawing from the principles o
 f the original Pleasure Medicine workshop and ecstatic dance for gay men\,
  we create a safe\, conscious container for authentic human connection to 
 unfold naturally. We learn through our original essence… play.🎲 Conne
 ction GamesGames and exercises that bypass the small talk and invite you i
 nto meaningful dialogue\, playful interaction and genuine discovery of eac
 h other. Everything is facilitated and guided step-by-step — so if you
 ’re nervous\, we got you. 🕺🏽 EmbodimentEmbodied expression through
  movement that allows your fuller self to be seen and felt without the wor
 ds. Moving beyond mental connection into somatic resonance and playful joy
  with a live DJ set. It’s all very simple and straight forward and guide
 d\, so no nerves necessary.🤲 Conscious ContainerA beautifully held spac
 e by a facilitator with over a decade of experience as a therapist\, embod
 iment worker and somatic intimacy coach. Vulnerability is held and honored
 \, boundaries are respected and every form of connection is celebrated —
  romantic\, platonic and creative…✍️ Guided SessionsGentle journeys 
 through visualisation\, journalling and inner visioning that help you conn
 ect with your desires and intentions\, creating clarity about what you see
 k in relationships\, connections and life as a gay man in general. Then ch
 ances to share in small groups.🎭 Meet Without The MasksThe whole experi
 ence is designed to gently let the masks we wear slip away. To let ourselv
 es be seen in more truth and authenticity. To allow connection and bonds t
 o form naturally. And to allow yourself to be surprised as you get to know
  others in new and unique ways.SLOW DATING+There is nothing fast about thi
 s.You'll leave knowing not just who people are on the surface\, but how th
 ey move through the world\, what lights them up\, how they express joy and
  what truly matters to their hearts.You will feel more deeply known\, unde
 rstood\, seen and witnessed.And whether you find your soulmate\, a creativ
 e collaborator or a kindred spirit friend\, you'll have had a wonderful da
 y and learned lots.Your Invitation AwaitsAre you ready to step into a new 
 paradigm of gay connection?To slow down\, open your heart and mind to disc
 over what becomes possible when you create a sacred space to meet without 
 the masks…Join us for an afternoon that could change not just how you da
 te\, but how you relate to yourself and others in every area of your life.
 Come as you are. Leave as even more…\n\nBoletos: https://www.outsavvy.co
 m/event/39037/slow-dating-for-gay-men-to-meet-without-the-masks
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