Meet and Greet
Quick Definition
A meet and greet is a casual social event — often at a bar or restaurant — where lifestyle couples gather to socialize, meet new people, and make connections in a low-pressure, non-play environment.
What is Meet and Greet?
A meet and greet is one of the most accessible and commonly recommended entry points for new lifestyle couples. Typically held at a regular bar, restaurant, or similar public venue, meet and greets are social gatherings of lifestyle participants specifically designed for casual meeting, conversation, and connection without any expectation of play.
The format serves several important functions. For newer couples, it offers a chance to meet community members and get a feel for the culture in a completely low-pressure environment. For established couples, it's a regular social touchpoint for maintaining connections and meeting interesting people. For everyone, it's an opportunity to gauge compatibility with potential play partners in a relaxed social setting before any more intense plans are made.
Meet and greets typically look like any other group of people having drinks — there's no visible indication to outsiders that it's a lifestyle gathering. This normalcy is part of the appeal and reflects the lifestyle community's broader commitment to discretion.
The Aura platform's event discovery features are designed in part to make meet and greets more visible and accessible — a casual social gathering is often the first practical step after joining the platform.