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The Connection Gap

A few good people, one honest conversation about connecting online — the lovely parts, the weird parts, all of it.

Online connections can become friendships, relationships, communities, and meaningful sources of support. They can also lead to misunderstanding, rejection, unwanted attention, isolation, or disappointment. Most people have experienced some combination of both.

Presented by Dayoff, The Connection Gap brings together a thoughtfully selected group of adults ages 25–45 to share what has worked, what hasn’t, and what they wish others understood about their experience. Rather than debating who has it harder, we’ll look for common ground and explore what helps online interactions become safer, more genuine, and more meaningful.

Space is limited. Complete the application below to be considered for the first conversation.

What to expect

Format
90-minute facilitated conversation
Size
Approximately 12–16 participants
Ages
Designed primarily for adults ages 25–45
Where
Location and date shared with selected participants
Recording
Initial pilot will not be recorded
Cost
Participation is free

Not a dating event, a political debate, or a therapy session. Come ready to speak from experience and listen with curiosity.

Apply to participate

The first question is a single tap. We read every application.

How do you use social media?

Pick whichever is closest. One tap, and there's no wrong answer.

All four are in the room. The conversation doesn't work unless they are.

Which of these have you experienced online?Optional

Tick anything that applies — both columns can be true of the same person, and usually are.

What's gone well

What's gone badly

Only used to reach you about this conversation.

Age range
How do you describe your gender?

A friendship, a community, a conversation that mattered — whatever comes to mind.

No need to relive anything you'd rather not. As much or as little as you want to say.

Free-form, and you can add links — if you'd like us to see your writing, your posts, or the profiles where you actually spend your time, link them here.

Would you be interested in a separate recorded conversation in the future?Optional

We keep the group small so everyone gets to speak, which means applying isn't a guarantee of a seat.

Only the Dayoff team reads this, and only to organize this event and any follow-up. Nothing is published without your permission. Read the Dayoff privacy policy.