purpleronnie Posted 18 July 2008 Posted 18 July 2008 I'm single, have been for almost 9 months. Have to say I've quite enjoyed the single life, with work and all the travelling I do I haven't really felt the need to be in a relationship. But the next few years are planned out and I feel ready to get involved in the dating 'scene'. Problem I have is I spend about 6 monts of the year in 2 different countries, which makes any serious relationship very difficult (as I found out 9 months ago). Anyway someone has pinned a flyer on the notice board at work about a speed dating night held every 2 weeks. I have visions of the movie '40 year old virgin' (anyone who's seen it will know what I mean), it could be a disaster, it could be humiliating, but it could be fun and worthwhile. If you dont know what speed dating is its where a group of people all in the same room sit down at various tables and have a 'speed date' which I think is around a couple of minutes in length before moving off onto another table and thus a new date. What do people think, should I go for it? Or is it all a bit weird!
DJ Barry Hammond Posted 18 July 2008 Posted 18 July 2008 I did it and ended up shagging a fat bird - take that how you will - sucess or failure. I'd advise you to go with a mate - i couldn't rope along, but the rest had so at the end, i was stood like a lemon on my own while the others stayed in their groups. There were lots of students there - and most of the 3 or so mintues are quite boring because the women ask the same questions. I'd thought of some different questions to ask - that i thought would at least make the short time more bareable and it did - although there weren't many ticks! In fairness to the 'fat bird' she had the best personality - our 3 minutes was a right laugh (before not after - after was about 2 and a half.) It wasn't until she got naked and the celloulite hit my eyes that it was like - oh dear! But you can't really pick up your clothes and run out the door at that stage. It's a lot better than just going to a club to pull - these people are literaly forced to speak to you for a bit - so you don't have to pick up the courage to go and chat to someone in the club only to be told 'i have a boyfriend' or 'i'm a lesbian' or whatever there excuse is. End of the day - go for it - it's an experience and who knows what may happen?
Uncle Monty Posted 18 July 2008 Posted 18 July 2008 I don't think there's a stigma attached anymore, not that i have attended, not to say i wouldn't. I reckon it would be a laugh, worth a punt surely? Just go on a bender and shag a lass, then you won't think about relationships for a while. Thanks for listening Seattle
AmericanScott Posted 18 July 2008 Posted 18 July 2008 Myspace some chicks in your area. Worked for me
DJ Barry Hammond Posted 18 July 2008 Posted 18 July 2008 If it's gonna happen, it will. Why force the issue? Why not coax fate into dealing you a hand?
Guest Posted 18 July 2008 Posted 18 July 2008 Why not coax fate into dealing you a hand? Why the rush to get into something serious?
Poakey Posted 18 July 2008 Posted 18 July 2008 I did it and ended up shagging a fat bird - take that how you will - sucess or failure.I'd advise you to go with a mate - i couldn't rope along, but the rest had so at the end, i was stood like a lemon on my own while the others stayed in their groups. There were lots of students there - and most of the 3 or so mintues are quite boring because the women ask the same questions. I'd thought of some different questions to ask - that i thought would at least make the short time more bareable and it did - although there weren't many ticks! In fairness to the 'fat bird' she had the best personality - our 3 minutes was a right laugh (before not after - after was about 2 and a half.) It wasn't until she got naked and the celloulite hit my eyes that it was like - oh dear! But you can't really pick up your clothes and run out the door at that stage. It's a lot better than just going to a club to pull - these people are literaly forced to speak to you for a bit - so you don't have to pick up the courage to go and chat to someone in the club only to be told 'i have a boyfriend' or 'i'm a lesbian' or whatever there excuse is. End of the day - go for it - it's an experience and who knows what may happen? Ha,funny post!
Miquel The Work Geordie Posted 19 July 2008 Posted 19 July 2008 Meh, never been (only 18, and with a girlfriend of 3 years ( )), but I'd give it a go if you really want to. You've nothing to lose.
Raj Posted 19 July 2008 Posted 19 July 2008 I did speed dating when i was younger....most of my dates very rarely lasted more than a day!!!
SOCCERROO FOX Posted 19 July 2008 Posted 19 July 2008 A couple of my mates are keen to go have a few drinks and a few laughs and if something happens it happens
Sparky Posted 19 July 2008 Posted 19 July 2008 If i was singular id fancy a crack at this , reckon it could be good fun . Im a serial flirter if im honest so would have been right up my street
Daggers Posted 19 July 2008 Posted 19 July 2008 Thank **** I don't have to bother with any of this. If I was single now I simply wouldn't bother, I'd just replace wife#1 with a few cases of wine and a delivery curry menu...and I'd cancel all the cable channels apart from sports. And I would be able to leave my stuff where I'd always find it. And I wouldn't have to visit her relations. And I'd buy a PS3 as well as having an Xbox. And I'd have a motorbike instead of saving for a deposit on a bigger house. Wow! I never realised being single could be so appealing.
Katy Posted 19 July 2008 Posted 19 July 2008 If i was singular id fancy a crack at this , reckon it could be good fun . Im a serial flirter if im honest so would have been right up my street Oh god yes you are Sparks! It's funny how, when you are in a relationship you fight them off with a stick but when you're single no one seems to be interested. Each to their own but I'm too shy for 'speed dating' if you are a bit more outgoing then go for it and see what happens. I wouldn't go with any great expectations though, that way you won't be disappointed if nowt happens but if it does - bonus. I guess it's all a bit of fun in the end.
Guest Posted 19 July 2008 Posted 19 July 2008 It's funny how, when you are in a relationship you fight them off with a stick but when you're single no one seems to be interested. I don't have that problem, thankfully.
James. Posted 19 July 2008 Posted 19 July 2008 My sister met her husband through speed dating. Whether that is a positive or negative thing depends on what you're looking for I suppose.
MC Prussian Posted 19 July 2008 Posted 19 July 2008 It's funny how, when you are in a relationship you fight them off with a stick but when you're single no one seems to be interested. That's me!
lookwhaticando Posted 19 July 2008 Posted 19 July 2008 Anyway someone has pinned a flyer on the notice board at work about a speed dating night held every 2 weeks. A couple of my mates are keen to go have a few drinks and a few laughs and if something happens it happens Just a warning purpleronnie, be on the lookout for a funny looking lass with a funny accent.
Alexikokopops Posted 21 July 2008 Posted 21 July 2008 I went to a charity speed dating thing with a friend, it was great fun. I wasn't really taking it that seriously though, and made up different back stories. Ended up talking to someone about the communist connotations of Hungry Hippos. Lovely stuff.
Bellend Sebastian Posted 21 July 2008 Posted 21 July 2008 I don't think I could ever bring myself to go to something like that. For starters, my appeal (if I have any) isn't instant, and it usually takes me ages to decide if I like someone else. No wonder I'm headed for extinction. I need snail dating, and I don't mean trying to pull a gastropod
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