When it comes to long-term dating, I would argue that most of us prefer that “organic” feeling of meeting someone in person in a setting that doesn’t feel arranged or set-up. Having this similar circle of friends and acquaintances in addition to our mutually shared interests proved to be beneficial during the development of our relationship. While this situation is probably atypical given the circumstance, there is one factor that I believe contributed to the growth of our relationship – the fact that we were introduced by a mutual friend in an unassuming and casual environment.
Luckily for us, we quickly learned that our common interests span far beyond the occasional circuit party. Oddly enough, my current partner and I actually met at an after-hours party amidst hundreds of sweaty bodies, a relentless thumping bassline, and impressive strobe lights.
