What we’re about
This groups aims to provide safe, quality interactions between singles in Portland. This group increases safety by verifying member details and providing fun, public, group activities for people to meet IRL. This group hopes to encourage healthy relationships by having members complete self-developement and relationship development modules prior to admission to group activities.
Before attending, each member must submit proof of:
-income
-address
-identity
-transportation
-background check
And complete The following development activities:
-Complete a free class on relationship skills at classcentral.com/classroom/youtube-healthy-relationship-skills-95072
-Watch Video for how to dress your body (in whatever lovely shape it is) to look your best
: female identifying youtube.com/watch?v=GWVgb_dFL6o
: male identifying youtube.com/watch?v=dHw3BZLpc7o
-Watch Video for how to find out your clothing style
Female identifying: youtube.com/watch?v=UQcAWCtPFH4
Male identifying: youtube.com/watch?v=59ZB0rdUJdQ
-Watch Video for flattering hairstyles:
Female identifying: youtube.com/watch?
v=R3W2e5M9IXB
Male identifying (accidentally put below)
-If you are not currently seeing a mental Health professional, complete at least two screening tests at screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools/ (You may choose which ones you feel are most applicable for you) and make at least one appointment with a mental Health professional based upon results (free counseling available at jeaniesonger.com with counseling grad students and Medicaid available https://www.strongeroregon.com)
-Watch video on giving and getting sexual consent: youtube.com/watch?v=8MLbb_ScxK8
-Choose 2 most important personal values out of The following 4
1)Openess to change:
-self-direction (creativity, freedom)
-stimulation (exciting life)
-hedonism (pleasure)
2) Self Enhancement
-achievement
-power
3) Self Transcendence
-universalism (social justice, equality)
-Benevolence (helpfulness)
4) Conservation
-Comformity
-Tradition
-Security
Must agree to The following:
-No regular tobacco use
-No daily Marijuana use
-No drinking more than 1 serving for women and 2 for men daily (occasionally drinking more is acceptable)
-No regular hard drug use
-Exercise two-six times weekly
-Eat regularly to have adequate nutrition and energy and to account for any special Health needs/conditions
-sex with condoms and consent (if you and your partner decide you want to engage in sex)
-you will pursue relationship with only one member at a time
-you are seeking a monogomous and long term relationship.
-you live within 30 mins of downtown Portland
-you do not live with your parents
Male identifying: youtube.com/watch?v=DWSrp00wNBw
Submit your proofs of income, address, identity, transportation, background check to me over meetup message (You do not need to submit this part to me if you already have). Submit a paragraph detailing what you learned from The required videos in The same message and your agreement to The requirements.
Once you have submitted these to me, you will become a verified member and will be given a member number.
You must bring proof of ID and your member number to be admitted to The group activities.
During group activities, you will be subdivided into groups based upon age and value identification so you can Get to know each other in a low pressure, safe environment.
There will likely be a small fee for activities to cover venue cost ($5-10) but no other fees will be required.
Events will be held for four weeks and then a four week break will occur. This pattern will repeat.
All gender identities and sexual orientations are welcome.
Sincerely,
Amanda
