When we started, we were also looking for "friends first", then swing. The first couple we met was very experienced. They let us proceed at our own pace, never pushing us. (They're just the greatest!). We became friends with them, and then we moved on to playing together.
I guess that got us cranked up, because the next two couples we met were at our club, and we played the same night. BUT, we went on to become good friends with them too! We have played with another couple that we didn't become good friends with, but we still like them.
Right now we are in communication and have met a newbie couple (for dinner), and have plans to meet really soon. It looks like we have become friends first and will play after.
So I guess we go back and forth now. We love making friends, but it isn't how it has to be for us as much anymore.
BTW, it's so cool (and different) to go from "the new couple", to "the couple with experience".
