Vice City Pillow Talk Live: Dating ... In This Economy?
About this Event
Dating in Miami was already complicated. Then everything got more expensive.
Who pays for the first date? (And now the Uber, too?)
Is grabbing coffee a low-stakes filter, or low effort?
Is the “provider” mindset a preference, a traditional gender role or a TikTok talking point?
And if your date picks up the check, does that come with expectations?
Women have more financial independence than ever, but plenty of old-school dating expectations are still hanging around. Men are getting mixed messages about whether they're still supposed to pursue, plan and pay.
Meanwhile, we're swiping endlessly, ghosting thoughtlessly and doomscrolling through hot takes about gold diggers, sugar daddies and age gaps.
But what do people actually think when we're sitting across from each other instead of behind a screen?
With all the time, money and vulnerability it takes to find someone you actually like, is dating even worth it anymore?
Dating … In This Economy?
Miami New Times and We Met in Miami are bringing , New Times’ sex and relationships column, off the page and into real life for a provocative, interactive conversation about money, gender, sex and the constantly shifting rules of modern dating.
Emceed by Miami New Times Culture Editor Celia Almeida and moderated by Vice City Pillow Talk columnist and author Asha Elias, the evening brings together a diverse panel of experts—and then turns the conversation over to you.
Meet the panel:
- Dr. Mindy DeSeta — Clinical sexologist, Board Certified Sex Therapist and founder of Insight Counseling Center Miami, specializing in relationships, intimacy and sexual wellness.
- Michael Asibuo — Men’s transformation expert featured in The New York Times and USA Today who helps high-performing men improve their confidence, presence and dating lives.
- Pamela Geller — Chair and Professor of Anthropology at the University of Miami whose work explores sex, gender, sexuality, feminist and queer studies.
- Hassan Thomas, financial educator, author and podcaster who helps young adults navigate money, careers and financial independence through his company FYI FLI.
Looking for a new friend or romantic spark?
At We Met in Miami events, we wear wristbands that show others who we are and what we’re looking for (choose one, two or all three):
💚 green for love
💙 blue for friendship
🌈 rainbow for members of the LGBTQIA+ community
💌 if you meet someone special, we’ll help you reconnect after the event
About the venue
Books & Books is a locally-owned, independently-minded neighborhood bookshop and community gathering space founded in 1982.
Its flagship Coral Gables location includes The Café at Books & Books, a cozy eatery with an open-air courtyard. Here's the menu.
Parking options include: A municipal garage across the street from the bookstore and PayByPhone street parking.
Here's what to expect:
6:30 p.m. Arrival. Check in. Choose your wristbands, make your name tags, grab a drink or snack and start mingling.
7:15 p.m. Opening. We'll start with some introductions and an icebreaker.
7:30 p.m. Panel discussion. Our expert panel shares insights on the economics of dating.
8:45 p.m. Small-group conversations. Break into small groups for faciliated discussions about our own personal experiences with money and dating.
9:30 p.m. Group photo and mingle. Let's capture the moment and keep the connection flowing.
10 p.m. Event end. Meet someone cool? Submit your Connection Card. If it's a match, we'll help you reconnect.
Where is it happening?
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