Comments on: Why you should say “yes” to a set up

By: LB

LB — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 18:47:17 +0000

I was recently set up. I have known a former co-worker for almost 6 years. Originally I had a crush on him but with our working relationship he became more like my older brother. He knew of my horrible divorce he encouraged me to get out when my dating relationship turned abusive he knew of my many failed attempts at dating. This last year I was seeing someone in the military when he decided he didn’t want to be in a relationship because he was oversees for 4 months. I was a bit devastated. My friend said I have someone I want you to meet. I was not really interested after having my heart broken. He said it was his best friend and he promised that he was a really good guy. He sent him my picture and the guy asked me to go out with them to an event they were having. I used my kids as an excuse and didnt go. Two weeks later when I met him it was wonderful. We closed down the bar, talked in the car for two more hours and had an amazing night. It has been only two months but open to seeing where it will take me.

LB
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By: LB

LB — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 18:39:50 +0000

I completely agree. I think it is awesome to see the two of them interact. It gives me hope that there really can be a relationship like that. I know everyday is not a fairytale but to have two people willing to make it work with their blended families is very inspiring.

LB
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By: Steve Reno

Steve Reno — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 02:22:14 +0000

I am recently divorced and have a job that at certain times of the year takes up all my spare time. I have also started a side buisness and just find myself with no time to date or meet people. People have been trying to set me up with single friends for quite some time, and I was very sceptical because I just didn’t feel comfotable and it didn’t feel natural, but I started to crave some company so I started to take some people up on these set ups, going in with no expectations other than just to meet someone new and have some fun. It ended up leading me to a very satisfying relationship and some new friends. I give the set up a thumbs up!
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By: Vanna

Vanna — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:48:41 +0000

I have never been set up, but I have been offered and I said no and they never ever asked me again.

By: Erica

Erica — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:48:10 +0000

I’ve never been set up by friends, but have gone on a few blind dates with the help of internet dating sites. I wish my friends WOULD set me up, because I feel that they know me better than a black & white questionnaire.
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By: Michele

Michele — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:51:36 +0000

I can only remember being set up once maybe 20 years ago. When 10 minutes passed and the guy hadn’t shown up for the date, I left. Being on time is a must. He tried to ask me out again to make up for it but I declined.
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By: Deesha

Deesha — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:50:02 +0000

ONCE a friend tried to set me up with her “super nice” brother-in-law. The deal was that I would meet my friend, her husband, her stepson, her father-in-law, and the brother-in-law for lunch. Casual, no pressure. I agreed, but let them know I would be a few minutes late. I arrived just as bro-in-law was leaving. Why? Because he has a demanding, self-absorbed platonic female friend with whom he has had a dysfunctional relationship for years. Her dog was ill, and instead of taking the dog to the vet, she wanted Super Nice Bro-in-Law to come deal with it. Apparently, she called and texted him repeatedly until he agreed to come over.

He was apologetic about leaving, but that exchange told me everything I needed to know about him, and that was the end of that!
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By: Kat Wilder

Kat Wilder — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:23:44 +0000

Hmm, something’s up with my Comluv link,
But, anyway, No — never been set up, no blind date and when I asked some hubbies of friends I knew to do set me up with guys who worked with them, they said, “You don’t want to date the guys I work with.”

But, I always wonder; if you get set up with someone with whom you have nothing in common, it would make me think — how well do my friends know me?

Kat Wilder, http://katwilder.com

By: singlemomseeking

singlemomseeking — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:11:31 +0000

Yeah, @Canadian Bald Guy, it’s really sweet watching you and @MommaSunshine falling in love for the online world to see.

By: Swati Bharteey

Swati Bharteey — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:01:28 +0000

I have only been set up once and I am 41. One friend claimed it was because no one she knew deserved anyone as great as me (I decided to believe her). But I have friends who are set up ALL the time!
The 1 set-up I had did not go well. I can see why my friend fixed us up though – on paper, it should have worked. He was in town for a weekend, completely mobile, and we had unbelieveable chemistry and seemed compatible in that short time. He started talking about moving to my city (no prodding on my part, I promise). I smiled and said we needed some more weekends together to figure it out. He left. And then he did a complete 180. He started explaining how he couldn’t possibly move, his *mother* expected him to stay where he was, et.c. etc. and I was thinking, “uhh do you want together for a weekend?” But I was sad because it’s hard to find someone you click with.
In the end, all is well because I do have the right man in my life now.
Swati
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