Why Matches Are Mutual

At MyCheekyDate, every connection begins with mutual interest.

This isn’t a technical rule or a formality — it’s a core value that protects comfort, consent, and the integrity of the experience. This page explains why matches are mutual, how that benefits guests, and what it means for your speed dating experience.

What “Mutual” Means

A match occurs only when two people independently select each other.

That means:

  • Your interest is private

  • Their interest is private

  • A connection is created only when both align

One‑sided interest does not create a match, and no contact information is shared unless both parties opt in.

Why We Don’t Force Matches

Attraction can’t be negotiated, persuaded, or assigned.

Forcing introductions — or overriding someone’s choice — would undermine:

  • Personal comfort

  • Emotional safety

  • Genuine chemistry

Our role is to facilitate opportunity, not to manufacture outcomes.

Consent Comes First

Mutual selection ensures that:

  • No one feels pressured to respond

  • No one receives unwanted follow‑ups

  • Every connection begins on equal footing

This approach creates a more relaxed, respectful environment — both during the event and afterward.

Why Preferences Aren’t Guarantees

Preferences help us design events — such as age ranges and group balance — but they don’t guarantee attraction.

Chemistry is personal and subjective. Two people can meet all stated preferences and still not feel a spark.

Mutual matching respects that reality.

What This Means for Your Results

Some events result in multiple matches. Others result in none.

Both outcomes are honest reflections of real‑world connection.

A lack of matches does not mean:

  • You weren’t liked

  • You did something wrong

  • The event failed

It simply means interest didn’t align that evening.

What We Will — and Won’t — Do

To keep expectations clear:

We will:

  • Provide a structured, host‑led event

  • Offer a private way to express interest

  • Share contact details only with mutual consent

We won’t:

  • Override guest choices

  • Create matches without mutual interest

  • Pressure guests to connect

These boundaries are intentional and essential.

Why This Makes the Experience Better

Mutual matching leads to:

  • More comfortable follow‑ups

  • Fewer awkward interactions

  • Higher‑quality connections

  • A more enjoyable experience overall

When interest is shared, connection feels natural — not forced.

One Last Thought

Speed dating works best when it mirrors real life: choice, consent, and mutual curiosity.

By keeping matches mutual, MyCheekyDate creates space for genuine connection — and protects the experience for everyone involved.

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