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do I have to go?

  • 08-05-2012 10:49pm
    #1
    LegacyUser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166,026 ✭✭✭✭


    Trying to force myself to go on a blind date, all from the internet. It's been arranged for the end of the week but I'd love to pull out! But I think I shouldn't because if it means helping me move forward so be it...and to get an ex out of my head...
    I'm trying to see it as 1 down, 49 to go ;o)
    We spoke once on the phone and I didn't feel any connection/chemistry. Although I'm sure it was awkward for both of us. Even the couple of photos I've seen are only okay...maybe I'm just being picky.. this is hard!! I hate it!! More awkward than anything else....
    I just wish I could meet someone in a pub and not have to do this dating site thing... it's just not me but I don't get to go out much due to commitments at home...
    Maybe I need to hear positive stories of internet dating......as I'm not a believer...


Comments

  • #2
    Beruthiel
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 42,362 Mod ✭✭✭✭Beruthiel


    As the saying goes - feel the fear and do it anyway.
    Go.
    Push your boundaries OP, it strengthens character.
    Stop paralyzing yourself with negative thoughts.
    This won't kill you.


  • #3
    Piliger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,741 ✭✭✭Piliger


    I have done this on several occasions. It's good to meet people. There's no commitment. Just have a coffee or a drink and chat for half an hour and that's all there is to it :)

    Do you generally have a fear of meeting new people ? because really that's all it is. Meeting someone new and saying goodbye.

    Unless you like them :) in which case it's a nice surprise.

    The way I see it, Internet dating is great. It cuts out all the time wasted hanging around pubs and clubs wondering who is available or not. This way you get to have a drink with people you know are free and all you have to do is spend half an hour with them chatting. It's so much better imho. On a couple of occasions I have met three people in one evening, in different places.


  • #4
    stargazer 68
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,165 ✭✭✭stargazer 68


    Piliger wrote: »
    I have done this on several occasions. It's good to meet people. There's no commitment. Just have a coffee or a drink and chat for half an hour and that's all there is to it :)

    .

    Op No you dont have to go - but what have you got to lose?? You dont have to spend hours with this person - a quick coffee or drink and thats it - unless you want to stay.

    Just a word of advice though on dating sites. Majority of us regular users NEVER go on blind dates! You can ask for a pic first!

    Just seen that you have seen pics - so its not a blind date! Relax and enjoy


  • #5
    sbsquarepants
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,812 ✭✭✭✭sbsquarepants


    I've never been on a blind date, the opportunity just never arose, but as i get older it's kinda becoming one of lifes minor regrets for me! Go for it OP - if it doesn't work out, what have you lost other than a night in front of the telly!


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