There's the story of Mike and Jessica. Mike went to speed dating with an open mind. He met Jessica there. Jessica's positive attitude caught Mike's attention. Mike's good listening skills made Jessica want to know him more. They started texting after the event. Their relationship developed gradually. They realized they were a great match in terms of lifestyle and goals. Now they are living together and very much in love.
There was a couple. He swiped right on her profile. They started talking and found out they both loved traveling. They planned a weekend trip together as their second date. During that trip, they discovered how well they got along and now they travel the world together.
A great success story is of Mark and Lucy. They met through speed dating in NYC. They discovered they were both into fitness. They started working out together and that brought them closer. Now they are engaged.
Sure. One success story is about John and Mary. They met at a speed dating event. John was immediately attracted to Mary's sense of humor. They exchanged numbers and started chatting more. After a few weeks, they went on a proper date and found they had so much in common. Now they are happily married.
There was a couple, Sarah and Jack. At a speed dating NYC event, they were paired up. They found out they both had a passion for traveling. They started chatting about their travel experiences and future plans. This led to them going on a trip together to Paris a few months later. Now, they are still happily together, traveling the world.
One of my friends started dating his best friend. They had known each other since childhood. One day, they went on a trip together and during a sunset walk on the beach, he just blurted out his feelings. She felt the same way and they've been happily together ever since.
One of my friends started dating his best friend. They had known each other for years. They realized their feelings during a trip together. They were always comfortable around each other, and that comfort just grew into a deeper love. Now they are happily married.
Many people have horror stories about speed dating where they meet someone who is extremely rude. They might make fun of your hobbies or interests, or they could be disrespectful to the waitstaff during the event. Another typical one is when the person you meet has a very strange or off - putting habit, like constantly sniffing or making odd noises. These things can really ruin the speed dating experience.
Sure. One time at a speed dating event, a guy was so nervous that he accidentally spilled his drink all over himself when trying to impress a girl. But instead of being embarrassed, he just laughed it off and said it was his unique ice - breaker. The girl found it really funny and they ended up having a great conversation.
Sure. One time at a speed dating event, a guy brought his pet parrot. Every time the bell rang for the next date, the parrot would squawk 'Next!'. It was hilarious and made everyone laugh. It also kind of broke the ice for all the conversations.
One success story is that of my friend Lisa and her ex. They broke up due to career differences but remained friends. As they both grew in their careers, they realized they still had deep feelings for each other. They started dating again slowly, went on trips together, and worked through their previous issues. Now they are happily married.