The Naked Truth | How speed dating can help you find the right person and not waste precious time on the wrong one

Given the abundance of dating apps readily available at our fingertips, dating is still stressful due to its unpredictability. Plus, the added uncertainty of meeting someone online can cause anxiety, as there’s always the added risk that people aren’t who they say they are.

Many of those who find dating apps lack the human touch might find speed dating a more amiable alternative for a number of reasons.

For starters, speed and efficiency are the key elements; one can go on a dozen “dates” in a single evening during which they can spend just 10 to 15 minutes in a casual conversation with each potential candidate. For that reason alone, it suits the hectic lives of today’s busy professionals.

Another advantage is that these dating events could be both interesting and productive. You can enjoy a night out meeting fun people or making new friends and contacts by expanding your social network, even if you do not end up finding a romantic interest.

One other positive point is that with such short and brief conversations, you can be spared from a lot of awkward moments. It also gives you the chance to enjoy multiple conversations with potential matches, whom you otherwise wouldn’t be able to meet.