What is your experience with blind dates? Any luck or totally terrible experiences?

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exitseven · Accepted Answer

Freshman year in college I had a friend who was a commuter and he lived in the city. He and his girlfriend said that they knew somebody that they wanted me to meet. So on Friday night they picked me up at my dorm and we drove to a restaurant where she was going to meet us. She was already there and she was nice looking. I thought maybe this would be a good thing. While were were talking I told her that I was in Air Force ROTC and wanted to be a pilot. She was sort of a hippie and she thought that I wanted to bomb women and children. Thing just went downhill from there.

My friend thought it would be funny if he and his girlfriend left the two of us there. So they left. It took a while before we realized what had happened. She told me that she was leaving. I asked her if she would give me a ride back to my dorm. It would have been a 6 mile walk in the freezing cold and I was just wearing a jacket.

So as she was driving away I jumped on the hood of her car and grabbed onto the hood. She tried to shake me off and drove through the parking lot a few times but I had a good grip on the hood. Finally she stopped and let me in the car. We had a quiet ride back to my dorm. When we got there I thanked her for the ride. I did not ask for a second date.

AviatorTom · Accepted Answer

I only had one blind date in my life. My older sister set it up. It was with the sister of a guy my sister knew.

The date went really well. I picked her up at her parents' house and was checked out by her brothers and father... I passed. We went for pizza and beer at a local pizza place and had a great time. We chatted so long that the restaurant asked us to leave, so they could seat other customers. We went back to her apartment, where we listened to music while making out. It turned into a very nice summer fling. About a month later, I spent the weekend with her at her place. We really enjoyed each other. But it didn't last past summer. We lived 2 hours apart, which made it difficult.

DishLady · Accepted Answer

I know I was set up a couple of times but for the life of me can't remember the guys at all, save ONE who had a gold Maserati, which I thought looked ridiculous. The guy was still in love with his ex wife and sniffing around her parents' home because they were the only people he knew in this part of the world. I remember saying a prayer for him to either reconnect with her or to actually get over her at some point. It was the first and last time I ever saw him. I can't even remember his name.

beenherebefore · Accepted Answer

I never had to do blind dating. Yet when I was a teenager my high school friends decided to set me up with this guy without my consent, the guy came all the way from his town just to see me when I saw him I just couldn't hide how unhappy I was with what they did behind my back. The fact they thought I needed some help to find a boyfriend put me off so much.

ohsheeT · Answer

Well when I get home I'm hungry because my food is all over my clothes. And I found out I can't drive blindfolded. And she was giving wrong directions, but after hitting the park, cars having a very nice night. I asked her if we could go out tomorrow night. I don't blind date again

Chazmatazz269 · Answer

Terrible, always. By “always” i mean twice was enough to turn me off to blind dates permanently.
The worst part is meeting those crazy women left me wondering what about me made my friends think i would be compatible with the women they chose.

ArrowheadSW · Answer

I've never had good luck with them. Mostly I think blind dates are a dumb idea. (Although I'm sure some have worked out for some people.) Usually it is someone saying "you two would be the perfect couple!", even though you don't have much in common with the person. The last time someone tried to fix me up with a blind date I refused right away. From what the person described, I didn't have anything in common with the lady who she wanted to introduce me to.

I did have someone at work several years ago tell me he knew a lady who did the same things as I did with outdoor sports, etc. He gave her my phone number and he gave me hers. We texted and then met up for a hike. She and I have been friends for 11 years. It was more of an "introduction" than a blind date, and we certainly DID have things in common!

MikeTheBartender · Answer

The last blind date I went on was literally in the '90s, I had a good experience. But that being said now with technology, I don't see the point of a blind date. Maybe for stubborn friends. I see the point in setting somebody up without letting them know they've been set up, but I would never agree to a blind date these days.

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slatyb · Answer

How blind? Arranged by a friend? With someone from a dating app? I did a lot of online dating and mostly it was fun. Of course not every date turned into a relationship. There was only one woman who grossly misrepresented herself, posting a picture that must have been ten years and a hundred pounds ago.

RandomGirl42 · Answer

I have absolutely no experience with blind dates but, oh, lol, am I cracking myself up thinking about it here in my small town. Arrange to meet with someone down at the local store ('Cuz that's the only place around for miles) and finally hook up in person and then it's just like, "Oh, hey Bob. It's you. How's the fishin'?" 🤣

Purpleronnie · Answer

I don’t think blind dates are that common being honest, especially nowadays , personally I’ve never been on one and wouldn’t care to as it’s just wasted time and effort if I don’t already know I’m at least vaguely interested in a woman.

Apps and speed dating have kinda replaced the blind dates even though they are still offered though professional matchmaking services.

Paul_in_Indy · Answer

I’ve gotten laid twice on blind dates, but both times I was the tag-along. Someone wanted to hook up my buddy (same buddy both times and same matchmaker) with a girl, but they made it a double date to be less threatening. With no pressure for me and my date, we could just have fun…and that worked for me.

loveslongnails · Answer

I had what I thought was a great date. She said so too, and we made plans for a second. When I showed up, she wasn't there. After a half-hearted "sorry, I had to work" apology, she basically ghosted me. Her name was Nola, and she was a beautiful and brilliant biologist. I think about her now and then.

OneViewpoint · Answer

Terrible. The first thing I do when a group of women, especially married women, approach me and try to get me to hang with their group all night is have the “do not try to set me up with your single friends” conversation.

BDRick · Answer

My experience with blind dating is actually amazing. I go into it not really knowing what to expect, but it turned out to be a great reminder that connection can surprise you. There is something refreshing about meeting someone without all the usual buildup or assumptions — just two people talking, getting to know each other in real time. It makes me realize how much more genuine things can feel when you go in with an open mind.

Greek_goddess_Iris · Answer

One went, I won't say bad, but there was no connection or spark or good communication. The other one went well, but not in the love direction. I got a good friend out of it.

NoDecision · Answer

They are okay, but their guide dogs can be kind of downer and are a bit too protective sometimes when you lean in for a kiss.

dudeinohio · Answer

Had a couple. The worst was a woman who lied about her age. I am not into older women and she was a lot older than me. I was in my mid thirties then and she was pushing fifty. I managed to decline the invite to her place later.

mysteriousNicholas · Answer

Never had one 🙂👌🏻 I'd rather know who I was dating - and make the choice myself to ask out

genericname85 · Answer

attractive people don't go o blind dates in my experience. they do it cause otherwise they can't score a date. that's my experience.

Nikki1989 · Answer

Never been on one. Never been that desperate.

RavVid · Answer

Wouldn't. No idea if I'd be attracted physically or even be able to have a conversation.

Miristheiss · Answer

I dated a girl for one year from a blind date.

kaucky1 · Answer

Was awesome sex in less than a half hour meeting lasted days not one night stand some GIRLS done not a soulmate stayed on whole time had gifted MULTI DICK KIDS

msc545 · Answer

Actually it was pretty good but that was quite some time ago. I've not had a blind date in a very long time.

Phoenix98 · Answer

Never been on one I don't like the concept of it.

MannMitAntworten · Answer

Only done it once. Very attractive … but she wasn’t remotely my preference.

douride2 · Answer

I have never had any luck with the few blind dates I have been set up with.

dougeats · Answer

It took some getting used to with helping her cross a street, picking clothes, and her seeing eye dog

zagor · Answer

Unless you count internet dating, have never been on one.

AgentG111 · Answer

Pretty much terrible unless they ended in fucking.

Anonymous · Answer

I have been on 2 blind dates very horrible. You are basing what the person looks like on what somebody tells you. But online dating is in the same boat as that there's so many catfish out there

Anonymous · Answer

Not very good, she was totally not my type.

blackeagle007 · Answer

I remember way back there was a show called blind date. It was interesting

Mayorofbobaville · Answer

I usually tell them I'm a good looking guy they blind to know anyway

D_Bone_Steak · Answer

I tried it... two words... Fat Chicks

BadApple69 · Answer

Bad experience. Her seeing eye dog bit me.

curiousandhonest · Answer

I couldn't see much tbh

ginger_snap · Answer

Not many, but all terrible experiences.

Anonymous · Answer

Ended up getting ruffied. Not by my date.

Likes2drive · Answer

Some were good and some were awkward

TonyMetal___86 · Answer

Never had a blind date

AngryCarl2 · Answer

Invariably terrible.

guesswhereivebeen · Answer

I’m bling in 1 eye… so half of them go pretty good

Darkest-Knight · Answer

I've never been on one.

MasterKS · Answer

Blind hookup is better. LOL

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