THE 9 reasons to try speed dating in Shropshire this year

ARRGH I totally get it, you’ve landed here because online dating is like the sweaty armpit of the dating world and you’re looking for an alternative way to meet someone. If you’re thinking about trying speed dating and you live in Shropshire, I run a singles events company and host these very events!

BUT I am assuming you need a little more convincing, so read on for my top 7 reasons to try speed dating and get away from online dating!

1. Speed Dating is efficient!

We are all time strapped and busy! It’s the way of the world. Whether it’s parenting, working, volunteering, trying to hold on to whatever ounce of sanity you have left…we are busy people and scheduling one date can feel like a chore. Especially so if there is no payoff and nothing comes of the date or worse, you get there and they’re nothing like you expected. Suddenly, your precious night off become a complete waste of time and you’re no further forward in your search for finding a partner.

Enter Speed Dating – between fifteen and twenty dates in just one night, lasting only 4 minutes each! If one date isn’t for you, that’s no problem because you’ll be dating someone else shortly. This maximises your chances of finding love with the minimum amount of time constraint on you!

2. No awkward small talk

You have 4 minutes to talk so people tend to cut straight to the juicy middle with conversations! This beats a 2-4 hour date where you could run out of things to say or feel obliged to be polite and stay (which is torture even if it’s just for an hour). If it’s hard work talking to someone, it’s not the end of the world because you’ll soon be saved by the bell and onto the next date!

3. You’ll be dating in a neutral safe environment

As the host, I am on hand to deal with any difficult situations should they arrive (so far I have not experienced any). Unlike dating one-on-one, you have a neutral person around to step in should you need it.

I can only speak for my own events here, but I offer a safe place for you to meet people with every detail thought through. Therefore, you only need to worry about showing up as your best self and talking to your dates.

4. Speed Dating is a lot of fun

I know the idea sounds daunting but I promise you, speed dating is fun! At my events, the ladies all start in the same bar and the gents all start in their own bar. The start of the evening is all about getting to know the other people attending without the pressure of dating.

You will also make friends, which is often an unexpected bonus. Attendees are usually so focused on the fact they’re going to be dating that they are surprised to make friends! Think of this as a brucey bonus!

By the time you sit down to date, you will already have a room full of allies rooting for you! This makes the speed dating even more fun! Especially when you compare notes during the breaks.

5. Speed Dating improves your social confidence

By the time you sit down to date, you will already have a room full of allies rooting for you! This makes the speed dating even more fun! Especially when you compare notes during the breaks.

6. You will date people who also live in Shropshire

Ahhhh Shropshire, our little corner of the beautiful world…okay less corner, more piece of land in the middle of the UK BUT it’s ours and we love it! If you want to remain here then it’s helpful to meet someone who lives locally!

We have probably all been there…

You match with someone on a dating app
They’re exactly your type
You get that pang of initial excitement

THEN YOU REALISE THEY LIVE 80 MILES AWAY

It’s just annoying, and because the opportunities online are slimmer pickings, if you like someone, you may find yourself compromising on important things like distance. These things tend to become an issue later down the line.

If people are attending a local speed dating evening, the chances are that they’re also from the area! Just another benefit of speed dating!

7. You have more chance of meeting THE ONE at speed dating

Dating is a numbers game, and if you rely on having one date every couple of weeks, then naturally it is going to take you longer to find someone. The more people you meet and date, the sooner you will find your person!

When you only have one date, you don’t have anything to compare it to. At speed dating you will be more likely to notice those little butterflies or slightly stronger feelings when you’re with someone you have a spark with.

8. You can meet people you would never meet in your normal social circle

We are creatures of habit and we tend to hang out in very similar places which limits the type of people you are likely to encounter on a daily basis. By coming to a speed dating evening, you will meet people from various walks of life! They will also be people you may never have swiped right on but are pleasantly surprised by the chemistry!

9. You will find other single friends

One of the most amazing things to witness is the forming of new friendships at speed dating events! When you are one of the only single friends in your social group, it can be tricky to find someone to do those spontaneous things with…like going to the cinema, bottomless brunches, catching a show at Shrewsury Theatre etc.

When you find a community of single people, you have the opportunity to make friends who are in the same boat! They don’t have to weave you in around their husband or wife and even better, if you meet mum or dad friends then this can be a game changer!

Being single can be a lonely place but it doesn’t have to be! Long has Shropshire been crying out for this kind of engaged single community and it’s here so don’t be surprised if you walk away with a date and a mate!

And so to conclude…

If these reasons have tipped you over the edge and you think….what have I got to lose then sign up for an event! Here is a list of speed dating and other fun singles events taking place in Shropshire.

I can’t wait to meet you and help you find love, friendship and connections in Shropshire!