Relationship Spotlight!
Shannon and Martin
It’s May, which means it’s anniversary month at get2gether! As we celebrate 13 years of love, friendship and community, we wanted to share one of the many meaningful connections that started at a get2gether event and grew from there. We caught up with Shannon and Martin, who first met through get2gether and whose friendship developed into a relationship.
How it all began
Shannon and Martin first met at a get2gether event and, like many good relationships, it started with friendship and developed over time into something more. They would see each other again at different events and gradually started chatting more each time.
They then met again at our Museum with Friends event, where they had the chance to talk one to one and get to know each other better.
Martin told us:
“When we first met we simply clicked. When we met again at the Museum event I asked her out for a wee meal.”- Martin
Building something together
As their relationship developed, Shannon and Martin took time to get to know each other and build trust. They attended get2gether’s Let’s Talk About Sex course together, where they talked openly about relationships, boundaries, communication and consent. The course gave them space to build confidence in how they communicate and understand what they both need in a relationship.
They also spoke about how get2gether continues to be part of their lives.Since then, they’ve taken part in other get2gether opportunities together, continuing to build on those conversations in different settings and navigating their relationship alongside friendships and wider community connections.
13 years of building healthy relationships
Shannon and Martin’s story is just one example of the friendships and relationships that have started through get2gether over the past 13 years.
From meeting at a Movie Night to building a relationship and staying connected through their community, their story shows how connections can grow when people are given the chance to meet in welcoming and safe spaces.
As we celebrate 13 years of get2gether, we are proud of every friendship and relationship that has grown through our community. There are lots of opportunities to meet people and build healthy relationships at get2gether this summer, including Learning to Date in June. You can learn more and hear from members who have taken part in our Learning to Date blog, and check your June magazine for all the details.
Not a member yet? You can click HERE to fill out our membership application form, or email office@get2gether.org.uk for more information about joining the get2gether community!