
Would you consider going on a double date in today's dating culture?


I can't even get ONE date. A double date would be a feat of strength for me! Lol. That would require two things: a friend and their date willing to go out with me- I have no local friends so that's out.
And most importantly, a date for myself-
... well that ended before it even started! 🤣
The concept of a double date is nice, and even better for most people. You have others to converse with, break the ice, keep you safe in case things go bad or you need an escape. It's just executing said concept that's the problem for most of us.
Would I personally go on a double date? No, because it would be my luck my date would fall for the other girl there!
You crack me up. The biggest question is... if you did go on a date double or not would you be willing to share THE MILKSHAKE?
I think it all rides on that.
Awww my only (memorable) double date was as a 12/13 year old... me and my mate invited 2 girls from our class to the shopping centre.. I think we were so shocked they turned up we didn't know what to do... we ended up in the Wimpy restaurant in the shopping centre and had a lovely meal together (without realising we had to pay for it afterwards lol) ... we attempted a runner without paying but was stopped in the lift of the shopping centre, So my first memory of a double date was having to walk 5 miles home because I spent all my money on paying for a meal I couldn't afford lol
@coachTanthony I don't share any food or desserts
Wait, people do that? But.. it's a milkshake? Why can't he get his own?
Bahahahahahahahaa
But then, who pays for the date🤔🤣🤣
The two women of course Ha
Burger King it is😁
Ha Ha Ha YES gimme that chicken sammy.
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Funny you ask. The other attorney in my office is single and he seems to have Yellow Fever. He has been asking my girlfriend (Chinese) to find him an Asian woman to date. Tonight, John, Helen and I went out for a drink after work and Helen revealed that she has found a friend who is interested in meeting him, but a little bit shy. We agreed to have a double date next Saturday night.
I went on one ages ago
was When I met my ex girlfriend.
there was me with my girl and a friend with her girl.
The restaurant where a tad confused, as I had booked the table and said could we have romantic one as was a date. I told the waiter, I thought I would bring three with 2 as spares.
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It’s too showy for me unless it’s more of a social outing than a date, like I would never kiss on a double date.
Absolutely! Depends on the people though lol.
Absolutely!! I am a 41 year old man and my wife is also 41 years old (I am exactly 1 month and 2 days older than my wife). We have gone out on multiple "double dates". The important thing to keep in mind is to keep your partner entertained and enjoy yourself. As long as you are friends with at least one of the other two people, this shouldn't be a problem. The 'trick' to a good double date is to know the other couple (at least professionally) a head of time, that way you can keep the conversation flowing organically. The only time it becomes weird is if organic growth is replaced with long periods of awkward silences.
Not in today's culture, not with most of today's women. But, send me back to the 50's and I gladly would. Go to a milkshake bar and get served by a Soda Jerk. Wear a nice dress shirt and trousers. My gal in a lovely dress, tapered at the waist. Bring along my best friend and his date.

I would its good to socialise with others, it can take the pressure off the sexual tension that can build between couples especially in the early stages.
And then you can see how you get on with others and if they like you together.
Double dates are actually quite fun especially if the double date involves mini golf lol
I’d be lucky to go on one formal date in today’s climate.. still waiting on that opportunity ONE DAY
I feel ya lol
Well most women STOP looking after a few offer the netflix and chill... there are plenty of good men out here !
@cthom1243 such a path is never and will never be an option for me lol
I say to each their own... it really just depends on how important it is to have someone in your life. Some people on here I know are flat out stoked being single and good for them.
@coachTanthony those dates are only for double date night with my right hand and box is tissues XD
Don't you miss sharing a milk shake with someone? ha
Me too... it's been so long I forgot what a date is!
You do do you! LOL
@Cynicaldreamer The happiest single person I know right here.
@cthom1243 thats interesting since it's pretty much universally agreed upon we are the much less complex sex lol. doesn't take much to please us in general XD
@Cynicaldreamer <---- certainly gets by better single than I ever could/will. single life just isn't for me
@cthom1243 I'm demi too although some people think that means a guy has to be bi or gay or something for some odd reason? Nope I just need the affection first. then I can roll into it. But the vast majority of men i think are d2f all the time. Actually I think they have made a lot of women feel like they HAVE to be d2f to get past first base. Thats why a lot of my relationships didn't work out. I think the soonest i could jump in bed with someone would probably be 6-8 weeks tbh. And only if i'm seeing them 3+ times a week.
@cthom1243 yeah it's not for everyone. For me I find it's hard to secure a relationship if you dont get in bed at some point. No one waits around. I tried the waiting game. they said it was fine but they would be sleeping with other men behind my back till i was ready. That happened with my first 4 gfs so I said "welp I can be alone or possibly cheated on or I can try to get this over with" So i did. I like sex, but I like it with someone I love. Once i am comfortable with them, trust them, and feel connected to them then it's basically an everyday thing. Not sure if that's till considered demi or not but @chrismaster69 shared some links with me with info so i felt maybe I could be considered one.
ah yeah and the other thing too like I said it's going to be way harder to find guys that meet that list of things you want. See thing is you are competing with other girls just like i'm competing with other guys. with a long list of options to choose from if the criteria becomes too high then "the juice ain't worth the squeeze" for people. Not just guys, but girls too I would say. That thing about him having a live off the land mentality. Less and less want that lifestyle. I certainly respect it, dont get me wrong. But as I said I love the modern living conditions too much to give it up and I think most people feel the same way. Give me my electricity, running water, A/C, heating, plumbing, internet, tv, etc any day over the old way of living. You'll still find a guy who's an anti-vaxxer there are plenty around. As you get older it gets harder and you have to lower your expectations imho. Unless you are a guy and super wealthy then I guess girls are still gonna want you no matter what. Shallow girls, but you have more options. But wait didn't you say you had kids and were divorced? If so you've obviously dated before, no?
24/7? no. A few times a month at least? Most definitely. I know this one girl on gag who has sex maybe twice a month. She's knock out, drop dead gorgeous but she's not into sex like that. But she puts up with it for her husband. Compromise, that's what relationships are. maybe you would be better with a lesbian maybe. But i know many and they are just as freaky plus shorter refractory recovery periods lol
Me and my fiancé go on double dates all the time with our friends who are also in serious commitment relationships. When your in a relationship it hard to relate to single people or want to do stuff that you did when you were single. When I was single I lived a wild and crazy life; now that I’m older and wiser I’m just not interested in that shyt. Couples gravitate towards other couples because they are more relatable. I rarely hang out with single girls anymore because I rather be with my man than at some club or bar getting hit on by drunk f boys that want cheap one night stands. I got better D at home.
Looking at those perfect little late 50s early 60s young couples sitting there in the booth prompted a couple of trains of thought...
One, how much I miss those days.
And, two, how kinky they felt when they’d swap partners on a lover’s lane after the movie or dance double date.
What’s up with today’s dating culture? What am I missing?
Isn’t this normal? I always have friends, families, double dates with friends, their husbands, sister and her husband… I am trying to find more alone time with my man. I think that was another reason why my first marriage didn’t work out… we never had alone time.
I think I am starting to become one of those anti social or little old lady.. just want my alone time.
I've gone on a double date with my friend/sort-of-life-coach and her husband and it was pretty good. Granted the girl I was with and I had like zero chemistry so I don't really know why I did it or why but it was pretty fun otherwise. It's just basically a group date except just with another couple, typically one you're already friends with.
Yes, I like double dates, you get to see how the person responds with other people around, and it shows a different side to them. Also the dynamic of the date tends to be different than a one on one date, and it can be a lot of fun.
I would be picky. I wouldn't want to get sucked into someone else's bad date.
Yes it makes it less awkward. With other people there, the topic of conversations are less intimate and it gives you a chance to get to know the person on the surface without feeling like you’re both at an interview.
I don't think I would go on a date in todays culture at all if I became single. Too much risk of getting a false rape accusation or some shit. I think I would stick to hookers and spend regular time with male friends. the feminist attitude of women today (we're fierce but constantly offended) is a real turnoff
If you're friends with the other couple, why not? If you have similar interests and have lively conversations, sure!
Never really got the point of a double date. Having dinner with another couple when you're in a steady relationship I get, but dates are supposed to be about getting to know your date and not the other couple, right?
Absolutely, culture aside. If one of our friends and their significant other was interested in doing the same thing we were doing, then, absolutely. That sounds like fun.
If my husband and I had friends that were a couple that we both got along well enough with, sure. Most of the friends we like mutually we also mutually dont like their partners though... lol.
yes, sure...
because whatever "today's dating culture" is... I never let "trending cultures" dictate what I do in life, so... it would be fine
At my age, I'd go double dating in nearly any culture.
Sure! I have a few times. Only problem usually arises if one couple starts arguing. If everyone involved is pretty settled, it goes well 99% of the time. Made some good friends this way.
Yes! I’ve been on one before actually. It’s pretty nice!!!
Me and my boyfriend go on group dates all the time (: bills are split evenly.
i've done it a few times at the bowling alley. though admittedly i'm not into bowling and i suck at it lol. The movies were better though
Yeah, I’ve been dying to go on a double date with my best friend. We both have bf’s and we all get along really well! So definitely!!!
I wouldn't arrange one but I might be convinced to join one. At least I got a friend to hang out with if the date is awful.
Only if I was in the relationship for a year first and I knew the other two people separately for as long.
Yes. I've done that before. And it was fun. Less pressure.
Double date I think is most effective when everyone knows each other and are friends. It's four like minded people and 2 like minded couples. It's great.
If we are comfortable with that other couple than YESS, Otherwise it will spoil our date too!!
I would have to say no. Things have changed a lot and many things that were ok can be seen as offensive now plus women are different now in many ways and are not as laid back as they once were. Many are too uptight about many things now.
Where am I gonna find a double date? I can't even find a single date!!
No. Feels like friends hang out.
Unless it's group relationship.
Absolutely. If the girl you’re seeing isn’t interested in you then you still have a shot with the other girl on the date.
I'd need time, money and friends who are looking to date, I have none of those things
I wouldn't go on a double date. I want to concentrate all my attention on my date.
What do you mean with today's dating culture? That it's sexual on the first date? I think a double date is perfectly acceptable, if you are friends.
As a man if I go on a date I’m going to be recording on my phone in case the woman says lies like rape or some metoo crap
2 couples going to movies or out to dinner together sounds fine 🤷♂️
Yes. Just for entertainment though nothing serious. Double dates are fun but my last one was a horrible experience.
Yeah. But I've found it works best when all 4 people know each other very well.
I had before. It was fun, but felt like I was on a date with three people, not just my date. Lol
I wish I could find a woman who would be interested in me. I await death.
That’s an attractive attitude. Get out man. Try new things, meet new people. Blow your comfort zone out of the water.
You’re not dead yet. Save it for when you’re old and your body is failing. Get out there.
Do you change patterns or try to attract people the same way?
There is someone for everyone.
What interests do you have?
It does matter. Those are things some woman are interested in too, unfortunately they are usually just as secluded as you.
Have you thought about hiring someone to make-up a dating app profile? They can make it sound good and help you select pictures that make you look your best.
Also ask your friends what they think are your weaknesses when it comes to dating, and work to change them.
Just some ideas.
Just don’t let yourself go into that dark depression. When that girl comes along that you click with, you want to be happy to meet her.
We always have double dates with my sister and her husband or my friend and her boyfriend …etc
I've done so in the past. Given the right circumstances, I would again in the future.
Nah, i like the personal alone time with my dates.
Couple hangouts are fine.
I would consider it but wouldn't be something I would seek out
No.
A) I don't date.
B) I don't have friends to double with.
Yes! They’re a lot of fun!
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Of course.
Double dates are so much fun
Not really, but then again my option could always change.
I would. I was actually raised to do double dating
Dating 'yes' hook-up 'no'.
then how do you give your date a blowjob?
Sure, my SO and I often double date with friends.
Yup i have few times with my brother
@cthom1243 awww u really would have enjoyed i know
@cthom1243 😊😊
Only if I liked the girl I'm paired with.
Maybe I guess I'm kind of impartial about em.
Yeah have done many times
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