WITHOUT exception, every single blind date that people have hooked me up with have never been remotely close to being a good match for me. Even when the people who know me the best have tried to hook me up, it has been disaster. I think it's bizarre that my friends have no idea about what makes me tick when it comes to what I like in a man.

One time my best friend hooked me up on with a friend of her friends. She was telling me all these great things and I was so excited and when I showed up I was like This guy was like 350 pounds. Normally I really don't care much if my partner has a belly or extra weight. That doesn't bother me. But he was a little out of control there But I am really gracious in those situations and went on the date and really engaged him as a person.

When we got back from the date my friend asked me what I thought. I went What's wrong with you? How can you not know my type?!

He's older, he has a goatee, he's nice and he's rich!

He's like 350 pounds!

So you're not going to date him?

No

Oh my god. What is wrong with you? You could have it made with this guy. He will totally take care of you

You don't have to fuck him. I do!

My friend was projecting her greed onto me. I'm not one of those that can fake my way through a relationship for money. Nope.

Am I the only one who cannot get a good hookup through blind dates?

I don't imagine I would ever go on a blind date.

CarrieMpls said:

I'm open to wherever my husband is going to come from

My parents met through a blind date and they've been married for 37 years.

Personally, going on a date with someone I've met on my own terrifies me enough (I get really, really nervous), so going a blind date would likely cause me to have a complete and total nervous breakdown.

Ick, I personally hate blind dates. My friends used to try to set me up with someone that they knew, and it never worked out. Never again.

DevotedPuppy said:

You took the words right out of my mouth.

Maybe I'm just adventurous. Hey Carrie, google up a man for me and see if you know my likes well enough

CarrieMpls said:

Me either, I'd be like HELL NO, forget about it.

yes, i married her, next month will be our 18th anniversary.
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SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

This is what I got when I googled "supa man"

CarrieMpls said:

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

In all seriousness, I don't see you being uber picky on the looks front, but everyone has what they are attracted to and what they are not. I see you with someone who is kind, generous, loves music, is perhaps a bit dominant and is a dynamo in the sack.

i think it would be kinda fun...

but that's probably because i have never been on one..

hell no

I wouldn't go on one. I'd be afraid that the other person would have your experience.

The one time I tried it, it didn't work out.
I ended up getting a "Dear John" letter in braille.

HereToRockYourWorld said:

You need to shut the fuck up! If I were straight I'd totally be your boyfriend

I did many years ago- i think I was 19 or 20. He was a brother in law of a coworker. She nagged me for months so finally I said yes when I saw his pic. He was a beach volleyball player....

Well let's just say the date went well- we were together for almost 6 years.
I do not think I would do the blind date thing again though.

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

Really? We've met, remember? I'm not 350 lbs, but. . .by conventional standards, I might as well be.

But thanks. If I were a gay boy, I would, of course, be thrilled to have you as my blind date and future husband.
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they make good one-night stands.....no strings attached!

Actually, I went on something like a blind date once. We weren't set up, we met online, but he didn't ask for a picture. I took that to mean that he was open to getting to know anybody.

Yeah, no, not so much. He clearly took one look and decided he wasn't interested, and then proceeded to tolerate me through dinner. He was boring, so I didn't care, but. . . I wouldn't be excited about repeating that experience.

I'd do it. Why lose a chance to meet someone. Since it's a blind date, that means you can't really tell who it will be. Never rule out the possibility of someone you might like.

I've never had a successful blind date cuz men lie more than women especially about their height.


little men ...

When I invited my last blind date "up for coffee",
she kept knocking everything over.
Everything, that is, except me!

Oh shit!
I may have just gone blind!
I can't see Rhondab"s response!

Illustrator said:

omgoshhhhh


me too

I've only been on one blind date. He seemed nice enough when we went out and he was a decent looking guy. He was tall, neatly dressed. And we had an adequate evening out although he was not that exciting; but it could have been first date jitters.
. But after talking to him on the phone a few times it seemed he spent a lot of time bragging about his possessions. It turned me off.

OMG-if u go on a blind date,get a picture first

I've been on 2 blind dates
The first one-we talked on the phone for a week and we had lots in common,really hit it off. He shows up at my door and he's like a walking tree branch. If I would have sneezed he would have blown away. He caressed my arm and told me I was smoking hot...so desirable. His hands were so cold like death. 30 minutes into the date he tells me he has a girlfriend. I was so happy! I didnt want that cryptkeeper.

The 2nd one was a group get together type thing. This guy looked like Snoop Dogg. I didnt even talk to him,tried not to look at him. He brought his friend along and we hit it off.

Yes and we went out for about a year on and off.