[snuffie]

Hi Ladies and Gents,

Well one of my best friends has asked me if I would like to go on a blind date with one of her boyfriends house mates?
I am wondering if anyone has any experience in such things both good and bad? I am not looking for a relationship at the moment and don't want to start one, but I thought why turn down a potential nice night out and the chance to meet new people, do you think it's ok to go?

[sourpuss]

Do it, why not? You could meet a great person and have fun. Or it could be boring and no fun, in which case you don't know the guy so no harm done.

Have fun!

[Hopeless Dork]

"Not looking for a relationship" is the BEST attitude to have when dating! Meeting people, having a good time, enjoying yourself , being social... is what dating should be all about, if you make a connection GREAT... if you don't... no harm no foul, just a nice evening having some company was worth it.

I think when you are looking for a relationship, you focus too hard on trying to make the connection that you aren't yourself, you become too critical and judging of the men you meet and dismiss them before ever getting to know them because you can't see yourself with them long term.

However someone you at first glance, first convo might not seem like someone you want to be in a relationship with... you'd be surprised how that all changes when you get to know someone, can laugh with them and really click.

So going into it with an open heart, but with the idea that you are just getting out on a date for the date itself not for an interview for mr right, not loaded with any expectations other than have a good time, a good time is what you will and who knows what can come of it!!

If you are single and free that evening, why not? Worse that can happen is you guys don't make a romantic connection, but you can still have a good time!

Blind dates can be scary, especially if you psyche yourself out on what will he think of me? Will HE be dissapointed? Will I be? So don't go there, instead go in it with a I'm gonna meet someone and have a nice time. Whether or not you have a nice time is completely up to you, positive attitude, being fun and easy going you are sure to enjoy yourself.

So... yes to blind date. Go in with your gaurd down and no expectations and just enjoy the evening.

[baja]

Blind dates can be a lot like a box of chocolates... I have had probably 5 blind dates, starting with a stunning model to complete incompatibility to levels in-between. The biggest thing about blind dates is to be open to new possibilities and check your preconceived notions at the door. You'll also find that you'll learn a lot about yourself in the process, in particular, how you think you don't judge certain "books" by their "cover" ... but, in fact, you really do... Oh, and one more thing, sometimes you'll find that our friends have a better sense as to who might work best for us than we do ourselves! So give it a try!