3 Reasons Why You Should Not Go on a Blind Date

As I was browsing the dating and relationships section of Associated Content I couldn't help but notice the different types of articles dealing with blind dates. Of course, there is an article on how to have a great blind date, as well as an article on what not to do on a blind date. However, neither of these articles seems to address the idea that you may never want to go on a blind date in the first place. Although I cannot provide any conclusive evidence as to why you should never go on a blind date, I believe that I can make a pretty convincing argument for why it may be best to avoid this specific type of dating all together.

1. You DO NOT know who you are dealing with

­­­­­­­­­­­­Sylvia Cochran's idea that if you are getting set up by a mutual friend you should get as much information from your friend as possible about your blind date seems logical. However, even if you are able to learn all of the "facts" about this person, you still have no real idea of what kind of personality you are dealing with. For example, you may be going on a date with a guy who has a great job, has never been married, and seems to be extremely handsome judging by his facebook pictures. This does not mean that when you meet him he won't be a complete lunatic who only enjoys talking about his previous fifteen girlfriends and his fetish for very young women... My advice: if your close friend/family member thinks so much about this guy/girl why don't all three of you hang out! After all, this will take a good bit of the pressure off you as you won't have to make conversation with a complete stranger. Also, you will get a chance to see if you may be interested in this guy/girl without even having to go on an official "date."

2. The date does not need to be blind

If you really have your heart set on going on a solo date with a stranger, want not talk to him/her on the phone first? After all, if you have a few phone conversations (or even AIM conversations) you will have some sense as to what kind of person you are about to blind date : ) Also, if you communicate before you date the initial meeting may be less stressful since you will somewhat know the person's interests.

3. It Is Easy to Meet New People

Between sites like www.match.com as well as the infinite number of friends and family that most Americans have, instead of going on a blind date why not just make more of an effort to meet new people? Even though some of your very close friends and family may have some kind of an idea of the kind of person you like to date, you know best. So why not go to a club or a bar this Friday night with some of your friends? If you're in college, go join a few more clubs and try hanging out with different groups of people. Who knows? Mr./Mrs. Right may be just around the corner : )