What we’re about
- Do you find yourself single on Saturday nights, wishing you had a group of friends to explore that restaurant bucket list with?
- Travel alone because you can’t quite find like-minded folks—people who want to talk geopolitics, plan an epic trip, or toss around business ideas?
- Prefer to keep your personal life under the radar because you’re not fully out at work or just don’t like being all over social media?
- Ever say, “I’m gay but not a drag fan, not a sports junkie, still want friends who get me”—and wonder where those friends are?
If that resonates, Mates in Motion (NI) might be your new home base. We’re a fresh, low-pressure group of gay men in their 30s and 40s who want real connections—minus the social media spotlight. Sure, that makes growing our numbers a bit tougher, but we believe privacy and comfort should come first.
### What We’re About
- Fitness & the Outdoors: Running, hiking, maybe a half-marathon or Ironman if we’re feeling bold.
- Food & Travel: Who wants to try a new restaurant alone? Or plan an adventure to Patagonia? Let’s do it together.
- Big Conversations: From geopolitics to business podcasts, some of us love diving into all sorts of topics.
- No “Poster Child” Pressure: We get it—some of us aren’t out at work or just like to stay discreet. No forced group photos, no Instagram showboating.
### Why Join?
- Find Your People: If you’ve ever thought, “I’m gay but not a drag or a football fan , still want friends who get me,” we have you covered.
- Stay Motivated: Accountability partners for fitness goals, restaurant exploration, or that side-hustle you’ve been pondering.
- Help Shape the Group: We’re brand-new, so your voice helps decide which events we host—pub quizzes, dinner nights, local hikes, or something else entirely.
- No Dating Agenda: This isn’t a hookup scene. It’s genuine friendship for men who share a similar vibe.
Ready to connect without the spotlight?
Join us. We’re building a space where you can be yourself, meet great guys, and actually do the things you keep talking about—without ending up on someone’s social feed.
