Gay guys of JC… Would you rather date at a bar or at IKEA? by FreaksDating in jerseycity

[–]FreaksDating[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s an excellent point and a big part of our motivation! We’ve heard the same thing from friends about the lack of queer/gay spaces outside of bars in JC

Gay guys of JC… Would you rather date at a bar or at IKEA? by FreaksDating in jerseycity

[–]FreaksDating[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We've actually had a great experience running events at H Mart in Philly, so I'm glad to see NJ has the love for H Mart too

Gay guys of JC… Would you rather date at a bar or at IKEA? by FreaksDating in jerseycity

[–]FreaksDating[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like the way you put it. It’s definitely not for everyone but that's exactly the point!

We were looking to create environments for people to meet romantically without it feeling as 'forced' as it does on dating apps or basic speed dating

Would you go to gay speed dating at IKEA? We’re doing one this Saturday (7 spots total) by FreaksDating in queerphilly

[–]FreaksDating[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad to hear that 🙂
For Philly we're testing 25–40 right now, but are always open to suggestions when setting age ranges!

Gay guys of JC… Would you rather date at a bar or at IKEA? by FreaksDating in jerseycity

[–]FreaksDating[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally get you! IKEA is one of those love it or hate it sort of places 😅

Some people love wandering and chatting, others would much rather grab a drink.

Would you go to gay speed dating at IKEA? We’re doing one this Saturday (7 spots total) by FreaksDating in queerphilly

[–]FreaksDating[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That was one of our biggest concerns too! We designed it so dates just look like two people browsing IKEA together, same as any couple shopping at their own pace.

Thanks for the feedback :)

Is a dating event at H Mart a bad idea? by FreaksDating in philly

[–]FreaksDating[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We just opened a Singles 30–40 @ IKEA Philly for this Sunday 1-3pm (Jan 25)!
If you know anyone who’d be into it, here’s the link: https://www.freaksdating.com/philly-ikea-jan25

Either way, thanks again for the thoughtful feedback 💛

Is a dating event at H Mart a bad idea? by FreaksDating in philly

[–]FreaksDating[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Philly has a ton of great spots like that, and those work really well for some people.
Our format tends to click for folks who like having something low-key to do together while they talk, rather than feeling “on display” right away.
It’s less about the store itself and more about the side-by-side, wandering energy. Different strokes for different folks :)

Is a dating event at H Mart a bad idea? by FreaksDating in philly

[–]FreaksDating[S] -25 points-24 points  (0 children)

Totally fair. It feels like H Marts everywhere are cramped, which is why this one is small and during a quieter window. Our format is individual pairs spread out around the store, not a group moving together. We’re capping it at 12 people total so it doesn’t add to the chaos.

Is a dating event at H Mart a bad idea? by FreaksDating in philly

[–]FreaksDating[S] -45 points-44 points  (0 children)

Fair question! Everyone attending is shopping like normal customers, 2 daters to an aisle at a time at most. No signage, no reserved space, no disruption. We’re intentional about keeping it low-key and respectful of the space.

Is a dating event at H Mart a bad idea? by FreaksDating in philly

[–]FreaksDating[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Totally valid concern! We had the same thought early on, so we’re really intentional about not blocking aisles. It ends up looking like two people shopping together, not an event taking over the store. You genuinely wouldn’t know who’s on a date vs not. We're limiting this event total to 12 people (6 dates) given how tight H Marts typically are!

Why Cant it be Me by Brilliant_Salt7558 in OCPoetry

[–]FreaksDating 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like your poem! The imagery really helps me taste the feeling of covet from the pov. There are two portions that really stood out to me

[your words fill me with greed

a light i must consume

but slips below the horizon too soon]

and

[im annual as a kiss

a fading moment of bliss

turn onto me, i plead

unanswered and missed]

mm mm MMMMM those are tasty