Online Dating from A to Z: Blind Dates
Welcome to the Blogging from A to Z April Challenge. This month I’ll be working my way through the alphabet, one day at a time, on the subject of Online Dating. If you’ve never visited my blog before, I’m happy you’re here! Be sure to check out my previous A to Z Challenge posts and the books that were inspired by them for more alphabetical fun.
B is for Blind Dates. Because sometimes online dating can seem a lot like being set up by a friend or relative whose motives remain mysterious.
First of all, what really happens on a blind date?
Baring your soul?
Building trust?
Bonding?
Or just… boredom?
While I’ve heard that some folks have had good luck with blind dates, I’ve never known anyone personally who has. I feel like there may be some sort of conspiracy going on there, but I haven’t figured out all the details yet.
Basically, a blind date is a trust exercise. You are putting your fate in someone else’s hands, and asking them to match you up with someone else they know who might be a good fit.
When it comes to online dating the approach is similar, but instead of a trusted friend you are placing your fate in the hands of a computer algorithm that matches people based on how similar their profiles appear to be – whether that’s simply matching people in the same geographic location, or connecting people who’ve chosen similar interests or other items from a variety of lists.
Is it really a science? Kind of. Is it more about luck? Definitely.
For me, the best way to avoid jumping into a date that is 100% unknown is to try to get to know the person online before agreeing to meet up. Scan their profile for anything you might have in common, and ask them questions. You don’t need to make it an interrogation; just try to see if the other person seems generally interested in pursuing a conversation, and whether they are captivating enough to hold your attention.
Then, hit ’em up with an invite for a Coffee Date – the subject of tomorrow’s post!
Have you ever been on a blind date?
What happened? Was it a success or failure?
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