guys go out and have their wingman help them out or whatever.
maybe it's the same principle.
is this something that occurred when you went on a date with someone from online? or was it with someone you were introduced to by mutual friends?
I've only met 2 people from here on Mingle. even though a person seems nice, it doesn't mean I have full unconditional trust from the getgo.
I do tell 3 people where im going, just to be on the safe side. no they haven't shown up where they knew I was.
having said that, I have LOTS of family and friends. I've been out on dates with a long term boyfriend and we've encountered people either or both know. of course they come over and say hello and of course we are nice to them.
if im introducing a friend to someone I know, we might start out with a double date to make it easier.

Or know its people live near me,happened two me about twice and just not so long ago,and heard and seen it often and i was curious about it,but I got a better picture of why some do it now lol,thanks to the responses!

if you are meeting them somewhere and its your first date ...or first date and just going out some that they do not know want to feel safe so they ask their friends or friends to go .

Yeah i can totally understand that !

I would never go on a second date if someone did that to me.

Relax don't get your panties in a bunch. Chances are you are going to get to know this other person as well. I you are going to continue dating this person.