Couples social area. (NOT swinger)

Hi everyone,

My partner and I want a place we can just socialise without making people feel awkward because we are holding each other or stroking each other's back, etc.
A place where couples meet just to socialise and not hit on each other.

Anyone know a place like that?

So no place in the grid with some cuddle poses gathered around and people socialising?

Gosh - almost anywhere.

I know the Forum Cartel hangout has a lot couple dances, but is not an in your face meat market kind of place. I'm sure there are several others.

You could also consider purchasing some hand holding AO's independent of pose balls and then just go to hang outs that don't have them. Can someone back me up on whether this works?



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I just mean a place where socialising is the main interest of the people there and that it is dominated by couples, not singles getting awkward around couples and diving off because they think we want to be alone with each other.

No dancing?

There are plenty of nice places (The Savoy is one that comes to mind) where couples go and chat and dance. Most of those also have seats, tables, and cuddle poses around the periphery.

I agree that many of the dance places seem to be silent while the couples are deeply involved in intimates IM, but there are also *plenty* where couples chitchat and interact.

The Star Bar and Swoon come to mind ... gotta be dozens of them but of course I'm drawing a near blank ATM.

Backing you up, Weston.

Another good time to mention the Rendezvous - a couples animator that has soooo many options I will probably forget some but includes: couples walking together, two types of carrying, many sitting animations, swimming together, flying together, some built in dances (we tend to not use them as we have our fav dances at home or else we tend to go out dancing).

To the OP, honestly I haven't seen anything like you are describing. There are many romantic dance establishments, but depending on the people there at any given moment, they can be quiet and the couples are talking in IM, or general open conversation, which can often get annoying (in my opinion) if there is a lot gesture spam going on.

There are tons of romantic places with various pose balls that are romantic but not the "sexxies." Maybe the type of place you are seeking exists in certain communities, but not being in one I can't say.

The idea sounds interesting as my partner and I (well mostly me...lol) say that I/we would enjoy getting to know other couples to do fun things with. We knew two couples in the past that were our "couple friends" and we had them over to our home to relax and chat. Our furniture at the time included places for couples to sit in different romantic holds. Unfortunately both couples broke up so we go dancing or exploring alone most of the time.

But if you find a place like you mentioned or build one yourself (hint~hint), please let me know.

ETA to Drivin's post: Some more nice romantic dance places that aren't real crowded but have a decent crowd are Smooth (they have a LOT of live musicians of all genres - the regulars who play or sing there have signs on the walls if you want to check out the times they are at Smooth), last night we went to Bubbly Nightclub and found it delightful, Harree's Dance Club...there are more but thinking off the top of my head as well.

I get the impression, though, that you're looking more for a place to sit and talk with other couples more than a dance place.

I have a easy-going place for couples called the Date Bar. It is a in-ground roadisde parcel with floating bar, cabana and lounges. The DJ comes on Saturday nights for a 3 hour 'Quiet Storm' event for couples. Drop by Saturday between 7PM and 10PM SL time.

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Bear/154/226/105

Neat

Weston, you dog!

Most people don't care. Unless you are doing a full on cyber in local chat.

Just sitting, holding each other and making regular conversation when I made this thread and people kept diving off, saying they were going to leave us alone.

That sounds really cool, Lias! Unfortunately my partner is not online on Saturdays, but I'll have to check it out myself.

Unless it's people who already know each other, I think the general thought is that if someone/another couple comes across a couple relaxing (I'm talking out in "the world" like a garden, grotto, etc.) it is polite to move on thinking the couple wishes to be alone.

Then there is the type who sees a couple relaxing in a similar situation and decides to stand practically on top of the couple for some time. Since my partner and I talk on Skype while in world, it's no major biggie to me; just a tiny bit on the creep factor when they don't even say anything as simple as "hello." It's like they're waiting for the show to begin...lol.

In the past, before I knew him, my partner would give those types "flying lessons."

I like walking around Venice set to rain there. It's very romantic wandering around the canal lit streets at night-time with your honey. Friends of mine have nice wandering couplesy areas ,if I recall correctly at 'Phatasmagoria' and 'Lothlorian'.

That's a bit unusual to my experience. Most places, you should be fine.

If it seemed a private conversation or lovey-dovey I suppose I might drift away, too, though. But I wouldn't make a fuss about it, nor go off sim probably.

Did anyone mention SL Botanical Gardens? Lots of lovely cuddle spots, and people generally walk around if they are not using those.

Thanks

I'm a prolific profile reader and found a couple places that might be worth checking into. I haven't been to either yet so can't vouch for them but they are: (description taken from either the picks and/or the venue descriptions)

*Discreet Desires Club - If you're looking for a quiet place to take that someone special or maybe someone new in your life and just want to find out about each other than this is the place you want to be.

That one, by the photo, looked like it could be less social and more "private oriented" but maybe worth a try.

The other one that seemed promising is:

*True North - True North has a little of everything. Shops and homes for rent. Dinner aboard the PW Princess Cruise ship or dinner in the sky at Nior where romance from casablanca times comes in.

Not guaranteeing anything from either since I've never been. I do plan to check them out, though, and will report back.

Have you two visited The Botanical Gardens? It's lovely to walk through...or sit and enjoy the scenery, and each other.

There are scenic overlooks, and dance spots, and there's even a gondola-like ride to travel along one of the canals.

One of my very favorite places in SL.

You can even discreetly shop if you keep your eyes open there. (/me glances at my fairy chair, a fountain and a venus fly trap which a friend keeps telling me isn't a flytrap at all but a pitcher plant. Close enough to pass though. I found them all there for sale, discreetly, at various little points around the sim.