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Topic: Blind Dates
Wayne 1965 Joined Sat 07/20/19 Posts: 18	Sat 07/27/19 11:29 AM Edited by Wayne 1965 on Sat 07/27/19 11:31 AM
Anyone have blind date horror stories? The couple I have been on turned out ok for the most part.

steve B Joined Wed 01/02/19 Posts: 1126	Sat 07/27/19 11:42 AM
I didn't think people still went on blind dates. Ones that you've seen pictures of are sometimes a bit of a shock to meet. Although I would consider a blind woman. Might be a good option!!

Wayne 1965 Joined Sat 07/20/19 Posts: 18	Sat 07/27/19 11:50 AM
I didn't think people still went on blind dates. I guess I am showing my age a bit.

Dodo_David Joined Fri 08/13/10 Posts: 48950	Sat 07/27/19 11:50 AM
Anyone have blind date horror stories? Dilbert has one.

SparklingCrystal 💖💎 Joined Mon 05/20/13 Posts: 33360	Sat 07/27/19 11:56 AM
I've never been on a blind date. But it could be quite adventurous and fun!

soufiehere Joined Sat 10/24/09 Posts: 45403	Sat 07/27/19 01:15 PM
Anyone have blind date horror stories? Dilbert has one. hahahahahahahahahahaha

stan_147 Joined Thu 05/15/14 Posts: 3442	Sat 07/27/19 01:19 PM
Just ruined the term "heavy petting" for me. I'm gonna be scarred.

Unknow Joined Sat 01/11/14 Posts: 23369	Sat 07/27/19 01:29 PM
Stevie Wonder had a blind date years ago. when he met with his friend the next day they asked how it went. stevie said it was the most horrific book he'd ever read

Wayne 1965 Joined Sat 07/20/19 Posts: 18	Sat 07/27/19 05:42 PM
For me the fear of the unknown leading up to the dates caused alot of anxiety. Hopefully in the future the anxiety will be replaced by anticipation. Its kind of like going on vacation. The month leading up to the trip is almost as much fun as the vacation itself. I think I actually like the nervousness of a first date, blind or otherwise.

Rock Joined Thu 10/09/08 Posts: 21258	Sat 07/27/19 06:50 PM
Well... Given the senses of humor my friends have. There's no way in Hell, that I'd even consider a blind date. The very notion, has given me very disturbing visions of 'What's that? It's Pat' from SNL, showing up at the restaurant. No! Don't even ask!

mzrosie Joined Wed 08/14/13 Posts: 33997	Sat 07/27/19 07:13 PM
Although I have never been on a blind date (and will never be because the men in my age group might already be dead), I don't think it is as scary as one might think. First off, a blind date is date set up by your friends or family. Now, they would not set you up with a serial killer, would they? Your friends or family will tell you in advance what they look like, what they do for a living, and if they are dating or marriage material. And with present technologies, they may even show you a picture or two. On internet dating, first meet is not called a blind date. You and other person already know each other from a dating site and agreed that you have enough in common to meet and see if there is chemistry. As long as you are truthful, why be nervous? If your date shows up and not the person in the picture, excuse yourself and leave. or just leave! My two cents

SparklingCrystal 💖💎 Joined Mon 05/20/13 Posts: 33360	Sun 07/28/19 01:44 AM
Although I have never been on a blind date (and will never be because the men in my age group might already be dead), I don't think it is as scary as one might think. First off, a blind date is date set up by your friends or family. Now, they would not set you up with a serial killer, would they? Your friends or family will tell you in advance what they look like, what they do for a living, and if they are dating or marriage material. And with present technologies, they may even show you a picture or two. On internet dating, first meet is not called a blind date. You and other person already know each other from a dating site and agreed that you have enough in common to meet and see if there is chemistry. As long as you are truthful, why be nervous? If your date shows up and not the person in the picture, excuse yourself and leave. or just leave! My two cents That, in bold. It is much safer in that sense than 'normal' dating.

SparklingCrystal 💖💎 Joined Mon 05/20/13 Posts: 33360	Sun 07/28/19 01:49 AM
Nervous for a date... I think you get that when you make too much of it, make it too big, then it becomes scary. I think mostly to do with not enough self-confidence and the thinking that you are going to meet your future partner. The first you gotta work on, the latter makes it too big. Just think you're going to have a drink with someone nice, just another adult. You've talked to them, they're nice, and you're only going to meet a nice person over coffees. That makes it more realistic instead of a huge thing and will help self-confidence, and getting to actually enjoying the date.

ivegotthegirth Joined Fri 08/17/18 Posts: 6666	Sun 07/28/19 02:02 AM
I've said this before here but I think a lot of people that use dating sites communicate so little / poorly that many of their dates are close to "blind" dates. I don't understand this...

Unknow Joined Wed 06/27/18 Posts: 101536	Sun 07/28/19 03:21 AM
I've never been on a blind date. I would welcome it depending on who was arranging it for me.

Moi Des Joined Thu 06/27/19 Posts: 5383	Sun 07/28/19 05:13 AM
I didn't think people still went on blind dates. Ones that you've seen pictures of are sometimes a bit of a shock to meet. Although I would consider a blind woman. Might be a good option!! How if your eyes blinded by the look of a woman after you saw her??

Wayne 1965 Joined Sat 07/20/19 Posts: 18	Sun 07/28/19 10:06 AM Edited by Wayne 1965 on Sun 07/28/19 10:07 AM
I've said this before here but I think a lot of people that use dating sites communicate so little / poorly that many of their dates are close to "blind" dates. I don't understand this... On the other hand I have had email and text conversations that have led to information overload. I think gone are the days of 2nd and 3rd dates where you are still discovering likes and/or dislikes. Cutting to the chase takes alot out of the pursuit.

Unknow Joined Sat 01/11/14 Posts: 23369	Sun 07/28/19 10:10 AM Edited by Unknow on Sun 07/28/19 10:13 AM
And what is it with those who have no profile picture, want to chat so you can get to know each other before they show themselves They'll say it's not about look it's about the person. I was going to say that it'll turn out to be the opposite sex to what you're looking for but until you actually meet you'll never know.

Rock Joined Thu 10/09/08 Posts: 21258	Sun 07/28/19 10:23 AM
I've been on exactly, one blind date. First thing i noticed, is that she looked like Junior Samples, right down to the 5 o'clock shadow, with a moo moo on. Wanting to know where i was taking her to dinner. As politely as I could, I bolted faster than an SR71 Blackbird..

Unknow Joined Sat 01/11/14 Posts: 23369	Sun 07/28/19 10:25 AM
I've been on exactly, one blind date. First thing i noticed, is that she looked like Junior Samples, right down to the 5 o'clock shadow, with a moo moo on. Wanting to know where i was taking her to dinner. As politely as I could, I bolted faster than an SR71 Blackbird.. Nothing wrong with 5 o'clock shadow as long as it's down below but that's for the do you trim thread