Bay Area Friends (BAF) is a social group for people with genital herpes (HSV1, HSV2) who live in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. With @ 3000 members (combining our Meetup and Yahoo Groups), we are one of the largest Herpes social groups in the USA. We welcome everyone over 18 who is interested in making new friends, sharing fun activities together, and meeting others who share our surprisingly common situation. BAF has NO DUES, NO officers, NO social directors and NO budget. Instead, we rely …

This is a group for people interested in polyamory, open relationships, "friends with benefits," and other forms of censensual non-mongamy.

Welcome to Morehouse (Operated More University 1977-1997) "Fun is the goal; love is the way."  —Victor Baranco Inspired by its founder, Dr. Victor Baranco, and now by his widow, Dr. Cynthia Baranco, Morehouse has been a successful group living experiment for over 40 years. The cornerstone of our philosophy and life-style is the concept of perfection. Our working premise is that people and situations are right the way they are and include the potential for change. Our research, started by Vic B …

Sponsored by the Living Arts Counseling Center Dating Skills for Single Men* *For men who date women Therapy workshops and social outings where you can learn how to: Feel more confident in social/dating situations Meet women with similar interests Start conversations with women Confidently invite women on dates Have satisfying, relaxed first dates Communicate openly in dating situations Nurture a relationship from first date to long-term commitment Have fulfilling, passionate relationships In …

This group is for pickup artist and aspiring pickup artist in Contra Costa County to find a wingman or wingmen, meet, trade ideas and help each other with their game.

Group open to all self-identified women interested in polyamory. Polyamory is the theory and practice of openly maintaining multiple sexual and/or romantic relationships. A safe space for all sexual orientations. Join to get scheduled Meetup dates. You must RSVP for each meeting, please don't just show up. I need to have a head count, ahead of time, and it is helpful for other potential attendees to know how many people will be attending. We offer each other mutual support for facing the challen …

This is a bi-weekly group that is ongoing. There is an initiial 3 month commitment to join. We are currently accepting new members. The group meets at Anam Cara Center in Berkeley. In the group, you will get one-on-one coaching, the attention and focus of the group, accountability, feedback, and teachings specifically designed for you. If you are interested call Maya at 415-672-5972 or email diamondlifecoaching@gmail.com

Are you curious about how to find deeper intimacy? Love Chemistry is a monthly get-together where you can find out how to break bad relationship habits and connect to others more deeply. When I was writing The Chemistry of Connection, I learned about the neuroscience of attraction and love -- and I found out that we're not born knowing how to love. We have to learn, and most of that learning takes place by the time we're three years old. Sometimes, we don't learn to love in a healthy way, but b …

"Why are women so crazy?" "Why are men so shallow?" "How do I best express to someone when I am interested (or not interested) romantically?" Do you find yourself asking these questions when you meet someone of the opposite sex? If you are Black, single, between the ages of 35 and 50, and seriously interested in a healthy, long-term relationship, then you should attend these meetups. You should also attend these meetups if you want to: - have healthier, more confident conversations with the opp …

Join other SF Bay Area singles over 50 for innovative events featuring ice-breakers and conversation. Speed dating, dinners, discussion groups, potlucks, hikes, and more in the San Francisco Bay Area. We never leave conversation to chance!™ Our focus is on the chemistry that happens when single men and women meet face-to-face. We provide the structure that helps you quickly find the potential common ground with those you meet. Events every month in San Francisco, East Bay, and/or Marin County. " …

Presented by the Living Arts Counseling Center Theater for Self-Improvement Drama Therapy Workshops and Groups **No previous theatre experience necessary. Shy people encouraged to join** Would you like to feel better about yourself? Would you like to improve your relationships with your family, co-workers, or partner? Are you lacking the motivation and confidence needed to achieve your dreams? Are you struggling with depression, social anxiety, addiction, or another painful issue? Drama therap …

Sponsored by the Living Arts Counseling Center Are you a gamer, LARPer, or self-identified geek? Do you want to improve your role-playing skills? Are you also interested in improving your dating skills? Join like-minded gamers at our dating skills workshops and groups, where you'll learn how the principles of role-playing games can be applied to your dating life. Through improvisational games, learn and practice how to: Feel calm and relaxed in social situations Feel confident around p …

Are you a foster/adoptive parent in Contra Costa County, California? Thinking about becoming one? Welcome to our Meetup Group where we get together in-person to offer support and friendship to one another and our families. Benefits of this Group: -Regular Events/Get-Togethers in Contra Costa County, CA -Small Group where we truly get to know one another -Our foster/adopted kids get to meet other kids in their shoes and get to make friends, knowing they aren't alone and are normal, too! -Our par …

Welcome to the BAY AREA  FUN SINGLES GROUP ! Come join our energetic and positive Group ,meet and greet other Singles from all over The Bay Area ....make new friends ,mingle ,flirt  date or maybe more ...Who knows .. How would you find out unless you try . It s so easy to stay home and do nothing .....Well life is short don't be alone ...come and join us if nothing else you ll find a new friend  ;0) If you like: Happy Hours, Fine restaurants ,Dancing ,  Wine Tasting , Art Festivals,Walks and H …

I'm in a 9 month training program to teach topics of understanding and illuminating differences between masculine feminine energies and to resolve conflicts of between men and women . I have lots of other home study courses on happiness, awakening the body , how to implement law of attraction, understanding women, development stages of men. i have books on various topics. i want it to be never ending inquiry on how to have live dreams of our lives im excited to share this journey of transformati …

Surviving a Toxic Relationship and Staying Positive! I am starting this meet up group to provide a safe place for men and women to heal from a Toxic Relationship. I had been in a toxic relationship for 6+ years. I did not know or understand what a toxic relationship was or that I was even in one. However, after leaving 5 times and going back each time, I finally got the strength and support from family, friends and co-workers to finally break free - so I left a 6th and final time! My hope and pr …

A group for women focused on helping women create a life-long healthy relationship with themselves and their partner by their side.

Sponsored by the Living Arts Counseling Center Single and Searching: A Group for Women Are you a powerful, independent woman*? Do you long for intimacy with a committed partner? Workshops and groups where you can: Get dating support Get clear on what you want in a partner Get rid of old baggage There is nothing wrong with you. You deserve love just as you are. *Women of all sexual orientations, genderqueer, transgender, people of color, and all ages and stages of life and dating are welcome. …

Second Act: Love Matters is about creating meaningful connection with others who can make a positive difference in one another's lives through self-discovery, sharing, and service to others. Second Act: it's about time... to embrace your future! Our community is uniquely tailored to the needs and interests of middle-aged people with a certain level of maturity and life experience who wish to find meaning and meet kindred spirits. Our mission is to provide the inspiration, hands-on know-how, sha …

I am a graduate student finishing an MFA in Creative Writing at Goddard College. I love leading groups and being in the company of people who want to explore the world through writing and reading. This July I'm leading a writing workshop for two weeks in mid- July M, W, F with the hopes it might spin into something more. WHAT Family Matters: Fiction and Memoir Six 21/2 hour sessions helping you mine your family history as well as the histories of others for rich material. Explore creative writin …

Sponsored by the Living Arts Counseling Center Personal Growth for Couples A meetup group for couples who want to revitalize their relationship. Our meetup events explore common problem areas for couples, such as: Communication Money Sex Parenting Depression, anxiety, and other mental health struggles At our therapy workshops, you will meet like-minded couples, learn relationship skills, and resolve difficulties in your partnership. Through role-playing and drama therapy exercises along with g …

We are a group for single men and women who own dogs to get together, let the dogs play, and hopefully meet an interesting fellow pet owner. This is a new group so please encourage any friends to join so we can have the biggest and best chance at finding our match and having lots of dogs running around at events. Hope to see you soon. Feel free to add an event of your own as well, or to arrange a puppy play date with one of your fellow members. Thanks for joining, good luck and HAVE FUN!!! Any q …

Are you ready to find a new normal? There are critical times in life when everything you knew up until one defining moment changes everything. We can plan for our futures, but are we ever really prepared for devastating life path 'detours?'  They make you question who you are now, what did your choices mean, what are you going to do with your future, and how are you going to do it? A new door starts to open, requiring a creation of a new normal. Loss forces us to begin life anew which can be ov …

Did you become a first-time mom in 2012? Was your little one born in May, June, July or August? ( I know May isn't officially summer, but close enough) Are you interested in hanging out with other new moms like yourself in the East Bay (specifically 925 area)? If so, this is the group for you. We'll get together and chat about how our babies are developing and how we are evolving as new moms. The purpose is to support each other, form new relationships, and establish friendships for our babies. …

Online dating side-by-side? Why not? Instead of struggling with writing profile text, choosing photos, picking profiles to contact, and composing emails all by yourself, let's get together and help each other. This is not a "singles event." This IS a group for singles who want to feel less alone, less stuck, less overwhelmed, and less irritable while online dating. Each meeting begins with a talk on dating-related topics including strategies and tips, plus group discussion, and co-working time: …

Discussion group for people who want a relationship or want to improve the existing relationship.

The Bay Area Connection and Affection Circle is here for you to gather face to face with community around affection, connection, and embodied learning around *Heart- intimacy*. ~ We will meet for circles and events that explore relationships & intimacy that connects our hearts and touch ~ You will learn how to have more touch and connection in your life in a safe, heart-centered space ~ Learn to communicate healthy pacing and boundaries around touch, intimacy, and connection ~ Gain more confiden …

Are you single? Wanting to find someone for a relationship? Tried the other groups but found it a challenge to meet someone to date? This group is designed specifically for those who are interested in meeting someone to date and hopefully have your dating blossom into a wonderful relationship. There will be a variety of activities that will serve as the starting point of meeting someone in a safe environment.