I Tried Bumble Speed Dating Twice: Here's What Happened

EPISODE 21: I Tried Bumble Speed Dating Twice: Here's What HappenedI decided to give Bumble Speed Dating a shot, not just once, but twice. I’d heard good things about it from a few people so thought I’d have a go myself. What’s the harm, eh?In this episode of The Date with Confidence Podcast, I’m sharing what happened during my experience and why I swiftly backed out the first time. Here are the key topics covered:1. Discovering Bumble Speed Dating: I've always wanted to try speed dating in real life, but finding a friend to join me proved trickier than I thought so when a friend introduced me to Bumble Speed Dating, I signed up on a Sunday night, looking to bounce back into the dating scene after a recent rejection.2. Expectations vs. Reality: I’m revealing all about my intentions for the speed dating; my initial expectations were high, why I was hoping for a confidence boost and how I was using it as a reminder of the abundance of potential matches. Unfortunately, the reality turned out quite different.3. Handling Rejection: The rejection factor hit hard, especially during a vulnerable period. I share insights on handling rejection and the importance of not internalising it.4. The Setup of Bumble Speed Dating: I’m filling you in on how Bumble Speed Dating works so if you wanna give it a try yourself, you know what to expect.5. The Power of Mindset: The second time around was different. I entered with a better mindset, I engaged in more meaningful conversations and learned the importance of being true to my dating preferences.6. Real-Life vs. Virtual Dating: While Bumble Speed Dating didn't quite hit the mark for me, I still hold out hope for trying the real-life version, where chemistry is more tangible.Join me in this episode as I navigate the highs and lows of virtual speed dating, sharing insights and lessons along the way. It's a journey worth taking, but maybe not for everyone. Remember, the dating world is full of surprises – good and bad.Episodes Mentioned:Am I Actually Delusional?! The Rollercoaster of Modern DatingHow to Deal with Rejection When You’re DatingGet Involved!You can contribute your stories to the Date with Confidence Podcast here. Share your best or worst dating stories, your biggest icks, dating tips you think everyone should know or ask me anything about my dating life or a burning question you need an answer for.  ResourcesThe Confidence KitThe Confidence CourseVisit The Date with Confidence website here.Follow The Date with Confidence Podcast on Instagram + follow your host Rebecca Hawkes here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.