Connected is an in-person, guided, experiential and non-clinical relationship-skills program where you can learn and practice new ways of connecting alongside a supportive community in Bellevue, serving the Seattle/Eastside area.
A 5–6 month experience • Cohort 1 begins January 2027. Connected is not therapy, matchmaking, speed dating, or a traditional dating service.
Explore practical workshops and shared experiences in Bellevue.
7:00–8:30 pm
Move beyond small talk and practice building meaningful friendships.
Learn more: Workshop 1: From Meeting People to Making Friends
7:00–8:30 pm
Practice expressing interest and taking the next step with clarity and care.
Learn more: Workshop 2: From Mutual Interest to a First Date
7:00 pm
Cook Thai cuisine together, then share a relaxed Friendsgiving dinner.
Learn more: ConnectEd Friendsgiving: Cook, Connect & Celebrate
Some people can get first dates, but find that those dates rarely develop into an ongoing relationship.
Others have very little dating experience and want guided practice before they begin dating.
We provide the people, structure, and guidance that make meaningful practice possible.
Try what you are learning.
Learn with care and guidance.
Learn alongside others.
A 5–6 month experience: learn together, practice with support, and stay connected.
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Build practical relationship skills through three workshops and shared Social Nights.
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Choose a practice partner, learn through repeated experience, and receive weekly coaching for approximately three months.
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After the program, graduates can join optional Social Club events and stay part of the community.
Tell us a little about yourself, then schedule a free introductory conversation to learn more about Connected and see whether it might be a good fit. Cohort 1 is a 5–6 month experience for heterosexual adults approximately ages 26–45. In person in Bellevue, serving the Seattle/Eastside area.
