Baare Success Stories

Often we have been asked, “So have relationships been formed from your BAARE speed dating events”? And we’re glad to answer: Yes! Many different types of relationships have been formed. There have been cases of long-lost friends who were reunited, activity partners formed, volunteers generated for the CCCC, professional network contacts, wingmen formations, new friends, dates, and of course …happy couples.

From a conversation with TT and CP
TT and CP met last year at Baare’s February 2004 event at Whisper and have been going out ever since. It was TT’s third time at a BAARE event and CP’s first time.

Baare: So what did you do to meet new people?
TT: I attended happy hours, hiking, and other organized social events.
CP: I guess I really didn’t do much besides meet people through friends but I did join a Dragon Boat team for the first time.

Baare: So how did you hear about BAARE? What were your impressions? And what’s your advice for people who are interested in participating in a speed-dating event?
TT: I heard about BAARE through a friend of mine. I thought it would be a great way to meet many new people in one night. The BAARE events are well organized and that night I met 30 new men. Most of the men were interesting and some of them were quite attractive. My advice to other women is to keep an open mind and don’t feel pressured to decide whether he is “the One”.
CP: I heard of the event from Linda (BAARE co-founder). And I thought, “I’ve got nothing to lose, I’ll just give it a shot”. I had no expectations: just meet new people and have fun at the same time. Most of the women at the speed-dating event were easy to talk to and more “my type” then women that I had met previously at bars. Speed-dating definitely helps to break the ice, especially if you’re shy. Whereas, at a bar, there is a barrier to approaching a woman.

Baare: So what happened after you matched?
TT: I remembered CP but have to admit I didn’t recall what we discussed at the speed-dating event. I do remember feeling very comfortable with him and I thought he was really cute too.
Initially, we contacted each other by email. We spoke on the phone one night and then went on our first full date shortly afterwards. We had a great conversation and I felt like I had known him for a long time; there was this feeling of familiarity.
CP: I agree, even at the beginning, I felt very comfortable with her. I definitely thought she was very pretty and very sweet (still do).

Baare: Do you think your paths would have crossed anyways?
TT: No, I don’t think so. I am originally from Seattle and I live in the South Bay. CP lives in the East Bay (and from Hawaii) and we didn’t have any friends in common.
CP: I don’t think so either. TT and I work in two totally different professions. Also, TT attended more Asian American events – whereas, I didn’t have much exposure to those type of events.

Editors note: We know there are more couples out there – and we would love to hear from you!