I know I’m not the only one out there who has been on a bad date. In fact, I’ve been on a lot of bad dates. Some of which I’d like to forget. I was never a serial dater, but I have had my fair share. There was the guy at the movies who ate a large popcorn and drank a gallon of pop- but didn’t offer to buy me any. And then there was the guy who took me to meet his parents on the first date, introducing me as his future wife. Oh and then the “aspiring singer” who attempted to serenade me in the middle of the restaurant. But hey, at least he fed me! That was a plus.
I’m sure a lot of women out there have worse stories than mine but that shouldn’t discourage you from searching for love, or even finding it. Just be cautious and go in with your eyes open. And your cell phone as a life line!
If you are having an awful time, excuse yourself and go to the restroom. Quickly call or text your bestie to ring you back in a few minutes with a disaster or emergency you simply must leave for. This will avoid the awkwardness after the date, like drinks or dessert.
Ever ventured on a blind date? Whether letting your sister set you up or meeting someone online, be prepared to be disappointed. That way, if he really is the prince charming they said he would be, you will be pleasantly surprised. And if he’s the balding, overweight 50 year old, you will have a backup plan or escape route!
Have you ever been on a dating service? Are those people for real? A friend of mine once told me she met this guy who was very attractive, sweet, smart, funny- you know, everything you look for. And when they decided to meet, he said she would know him because he would be wearing a red rose on his jacket. So she gets to the restaurant, and sees a guy sitting at the bar with a red rose, only it wasn’t the guy from the picture- it was him like 20 years ago! Nightmare! I mean, what do you do in a situation like that? You could be like her and run back out then text him that she was ill!
Or how about the guy who never shuts up? You’re so excited for your first date and an hour after you get there, you’re about to fall asleep. What gives? Um, apparently the entire cheer leading squad, the choir girls and half of the chemistry team. We don’t really care how many groupies or sluts you’ve had! We are on a date here! In this type of situation, I say fight back. In the middle of one of the stories about himself, pick up your cell phone and call a friend. Ask to meet up and have drinks because your date is about to end. That will shut him up.
I could go on and on… there are so many dating disasters and dilemmas it isn’t funny. I can’t believe how many rude, lying and fake people are actually out there. Try to get through it with a smile on your face, but if you just can’t take it, LEAVE IT. Hopefully your date will turn out just fine and you won’t need to (leave for China on a business trip in the morning so you can’t have another drink.) ;)
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