Speed Dating: Is It For Me?

You see, the beauty of speed dating is that there’s no time wasting involved. We know that you are pressed, and we know that you don’t want to waste entire evenings dating a lost cause.

As you know, first impressions count – big time. You can usually tell within minutes of meeting someone whether or not you could happily fall for them and, in the same way, you know if they would get the thumbs down.

With speed dating, if you didn’t like your last ‘date’, then there’s no need to worry, simply move on to the next, content in the knowledge that you've only wasted minutes, and keep searching for your dream partner. Another bonus of speed events is that they take much of the awkwardness and the sting out of dating.

We are also one of the only companies in the UK to start catering to gay, lesbian and bi-curious communities. If you are one of the many minority groups looking for a love interest, then simply fill in our quick ‘Register your interest’ form and get ready to meet your match.

With the days of the 9-5 job long gone, our lives are becoming more hectic than ever. When we’re not chained to our desks or glued to our iPhones, we’re firing off emails from our laptops, networking with other companies, or working from home, pizza takeout in one hand, Blackberry (or red wine) in the other. And if you’re one of the lucky ones who does manage to escape work early, then we can almost guarantee that you spend the rest of your life in the gym. The weekdays of lounging around a cosy pub with your friends and knocking back pints have all but faded and, with it, our chances of meeting someone new, we’re right, aren't we?

You see, socialising no longer seems to take pride of place. We've become less about the work / life balance, and all about the boasting of long, killer hours in the office. So, where does that leave you? How do you meet new people, make new friends? And for singletons living life in the fast lane, just where do you find the time to meet that special someone? Thankfully, that’s where the team at MySpeedDate come in.

What Is Speed Dating?

Fast taking the place of the traditional dating agency, speed dating is one of the hottest matchmaking trends out there. If you want to meet people, speed dating is one of the best, most relaxed ways to make new friends. But what is it?

Although it’s soared in popularity in recent years, speed dating has actually been around since 1998. In fact, it’s thought to have been started by a Rabbi who was hoping to help Jewish singletons meet and marry. But fret not – you don’t need to drop to your knee and offer a ring the second you meet someone through an event. Speed dating isn’t necessarily all about meeting long-term loves. In fact, it can actually help you to boost your friendship circle.

At My Speed Date, we always hold our events in a relaxed atmosphere, such as a bar or a pub, at venues across the UK, including Bristol, Cardiff, Sheffield and Leeds. Over the course of an evening, men and women are given the chance to meet one another over a series of short "dates", usually lasting a few minutes. At the end of each “date”, you fill in a card to say whether you liked, disliked or wanted to be friends with the gorgeous man or woman you were chatting with.

Come the end of the night, you simply take your card home, login to the MySpeedDate website and then tap in your results. Our nifty program does all the hard work for you and, after a quick check, lets you know if there’s a love match or a friend to be made out of your night. You can then get chatting to your future love interest through our online messaging service, and take things from there…

There’s no need to worry about approaching that stunning girl for fear of being rejected, and there’s hardly time to make a fool of yourself! All we say is be yourself and you won’t be left with egg on your face, nor will you be blushing into your pint. In fact, you’ll never even know what they thought of you – unless they happen to have liked what they did see.

What They Say

Need more convincing? Don’t worry – at MySpeedDate, we have plenty of people raving about our services. Here are some of our favorite responses:

- "I had a lot of fun. The venue was simply fantastic.”

- "A very enjoyable evening, with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere"

- "I was really surprised how much I enjoyed it actually. Great evening!"

- "Had a thoroughly good evening"

Where Can I Find One? So, now you know what we’re all about, why don’t you check out our extensive list of events and find the one that’s closest to you? We have plenty of exciting chances for you to meet singletons in some of the hottest venues in the UK – there are no dark and dingy pubs with us, it’s all about the glamour.

In October, we have a host of events lined up, including plenty in the North of England. All you Liverpool, Manchester and Nottingham lovelies are in for a treat as we hit plenty of venues around you. On Wednesday October 9th, we’ll be coming to the contemporary Pan Am bar in Liverpool. Then, on Thursday October 10th, we’ll be stopping by at the popular Pitcher & Piano in Manchester, The Vaults in Birmingham, and finally Revolution in Nottingham to match-make even more happy couples.

Remember to book in advance for money off tickets!

We look forward to seeing you and playing Cupid…

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