Everything You Need To Know About Virtual Speed Dating

If your a single lady ready to mingle, this is the post for you. This article is giving an honest review of Cityswoon Virtual Speed Dating. I’ll give you tips on how to sign up for an event and how to get the most out of it. I’ve also got a play by play of my virtual speed dating event and if I’ll be doing another virtual speed dating event in the future.

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Cityswoon Virtual Speed Dating Review

The reason I signed up for virtual dating is that I made a promise to myself that I would do something different in all areas of my life this year. My love life wasn’t going anywhere. Heck, my love life hasn’t moved in the past couple of years. There are always online dating websites, but I haven’t had much luck with that either.
A new friend shared her virtual dating experience with our Whatsup App woman’s group. She has done two events and has connected with several guys.
My first reaction was, “well, that must of been a good experience for you, but it won’t be for me.” My negative Nancy completely took over my thoughts. So I knew I had to challenge myself, so I decided to take a leap and sign up for the virtual speed dating event.
As soon as I hit the register, I started to panic. What the hell am I thinking? I’m going to talk to a bunch of guys that I won’t find attractive. I don’t want to waste my time. Then I thought, well, doing nothing isn’t an option anymore. I spent the money to register, and it won’t hurt to talk to anyone. I have nothing to lose….except my dignity.

Virtual Speed Dating Registration Process

A friend referred me to is a speed dating company called Cityswoon. Cityswoon is in most major cities in the United States and featured in Cosmopolitan magazine. Signing up for an event is easy! Find an event in your area and create an account. You’ll also need to post a photo and fill out a simple profile. Then sign up for an event that convenient for you. You’ll get an email on the day of the event with a link to the Zoom meeting. The host recommends that you have a Zoom account ready to go before the event starts with just your first name.
Virtual Speed Dating is a one-hour event. You’ll have 4-5 minute conversations with eight or nine eligible bachelors.

Cityswoon Virtual Speed Dating

A friend referred me to is a speed dating company called Cityswoon. Cityswoon is in most major cities in the United States and featured in Cosmopolitan magazine. Signing up for an event is easy! Find an event in your area and create an account. You’ll also need to post a photo and fill out a simple profile. Then sign up for an event that convenient for you. You’ll get an email on the day of the event with a link to the Zoom meeting. The host recommends that you have a Zoom account ready to go before the event starts with just your first name.
Virtual Speed Dating is a one-hour event. You’ll have 4-5 minute conversations with eight or nine eligible bachelors.

10 Dates In 1 Hour

Disclaimer: I let each guy know that I was a blogger and would be writing about my virtual speed dating event. I won’t use any of their names, but I will give you a quick snapshot of my dates.

Date #1
I was nervous during the first few minutes of my first date, but luckily I started with a guy who has done speed dating before and who took command of the conversation. I liked that he was masculine, confidant, and lead the discussion. We spoke about hiking and what we’ve been doing during the quarantine. I gave Date #1 a star. He was also good looking, so that was a plus!

Date #2
He was a nice guy, but I wasn’t attracted to him, but he was a kind person. Our conversation was very light-hearted, and our conversation flowed smoothly.

Date # 3
My 3rd date was most physically attractive. He enjoys running, hiking, and is a lawyer. He told me about his run to Mission Bay and how nice it was to get back outside. I liked that he initiated the questions and kept the conversation flowing.

Date #4
The 4th Date was with a nice man who had a great personality and good energy. He also wore these cool white-framed glasses. Our conversation flowed smoothly, but I automatically thought he would be a better friend to hang out with than a romantic relationship.

Date #5
This date had to be the worst one of the night. He had his television blasting in the background. I felt that he wasn’t interested in listening to me. The one question that I asked is what did he learn from life in quarantine. He had the right answer about living life at the moment and having a deep appreciation for his family.

Date #6
A weird audio delay with Date #6 was distracting. Whenever I would ask a question, he would barely be finishing his statement and rambling on about something else. Another thing that distracted me was the angle of his camera. He had his computer below him and gave him an unflattering view of his stomach.

Date #7
My 7th date was another guy that I wasn’t interested in at This was my most cringe-worthy date of the night. At first, I thought this date would be fine, but I got this weird vibe from him. A few minutes into the conversation, he uttered the words that should never come up on the first date. “Honey, tell me…why are you single?” That completely turned me off to even try to act civil. I rolled my eyes and told him that I was single because I wouldn’t settle. To my relief, the date abruptly ended, and I met my next date.

Date #8
This guy was a mess and had a negative personality. First of all, he started to complain about the thousands of girls that he was contacted online and through virtual speed dating, and no one responds to his messages. Then he went on to ask what I did for a living, and I told him that I was a blogger. Then he started to talk about if he should be a vlogger and if we could stay in contact so I could encourage him. I told him that he needed to believe in himself and that it’s not my job to support him.

Date #9
I was with a man who owns a tech company and enjoys watching SYI-FI movies, road trips, and spontaneous adventures. He seemed like a nice guy, and our conversation was pleasant, but I didn’t feel any sparks.

Date #10
My last date was with a cute guy that’s currently living in Los Angeles. He reminds me of Yul Brynner. We had a lively conversation on living in Los Angeles and the differences between San Diego and L.A. Overall, no sparks or feeling that I wanted to talk with him again.

Virtual Speed Dating Tips

• Write down notes about each date and highlight comments to remind yourself after the event ends. Time goes by quickly, so be mindful of jotting down quick notes about each person as your talking to them. I wrote a smiley face or gave a star next to a guy’s name or wrote a comment about their personality. One of the guys had a positive vibe, so I wrote that next to his name.
• Perfect lighting is everything! Invest in a ring light or studio lighting
• Wear an outfit that makes you feel your best, but keep it casual.
• Keep your makeup natural, so you don’t look like your trying too hard.

Virtual Speed Dating Conclusion

My overall experience for virtual speed dating was positive. It was great talking to men! I haven’t met any new men in months, so it was nice to meet a wide variety of men in my area. I only received one contact from Date #7. He was the most cringe-worthy date that I had, so I didn’t respond to his message. There will be another date night next week, and I’m going to participate in it. It’s a chance to practice my conversational skills, so when I’m out in public and met men, I’ll have more confidence. I would recommend for any woman to try virtual speed dating, especially if you’ve been out of the dating game for a while.