💫 Real Connection Stories
When Introductions Lead Somewhere
Not every story looks the same — and we think that’s the point. Some couples marry. Some build long-term partnerships. Others simply meet someone who changes the course of their life.
Here are a few real outcomes from MyCheekyDate events and introductions.
Featured in The New York Times
From Speed Dating to “I Do” — New York City
Violet Woodward Pu and Deepak Jain met through a MyCheekyDate speed dating event in New York City. Their connection didn’t happen overnight — it unfolded thoughtfully, intentionally, and without pressure.
Their story was later featured in The New York Times wedding announcements, documenting their journey from a brief meeting at a dating event to a lasting partnership and marriage.
Outcome: Married
City: New York City
👉 Read the full story in The New York Times →
Married After an Introduction — New York City (2024)
Nahida & René
Nahida and René met on just the second introduction arranged through MyCheekyDate — no photos, no profiles, just a genuine introduction based on shared values and compatibility.
Their first meeting at the Ritz-Carlton bar in New York City lasted more than two hours. Travel kept them apart for several weeks, during which they exchanged long emails, texts, and stories about their lives. By the time they reunited, both already knew — this was it.
They were married on May 24, 2024.
Outcome: Married
City: New York City
Method: Curated Introduction
A Long-Term Relationship That Started at a Speed Dating Event
Sandy — New York City
Sandy met her partner at a MyCheekyDate lesbian speed dating event in New York City. They connected immediately and continued seeing each other after the event.
Nearly two years later, they’re still together, have moved in together, and describe the relationship as deeply fulfilling.
Outcome: Long-term relationship
City: New York City
Event Type: LGBTQ Speed Dating
What These Stories Have in Common
Different paths. Different outcomes. One shared thread:
real people meeting in real life — without endless swiping.
We don’t promise love.
We do create the conditions for it.