Speed Dating

i have a girl friend who's horrible at meeting guys. she's one of those terribly shy gals who depends on their gfs for the initial help. she's 28 years old and not getting any younger. she would like to find a guy who's looking for a serious relationship and not a serious fling. her mommy wants a nice greek boy so he's gotta be greek.

okay.. a friend brought the idea of Speed Dating. neither of us have ever been to one so i don't know what to expect. have any of you been to one? i hear there's a fee. t or f? and how much is it? how does the whole process go? and is there a speed dating night that's all greek?

i figure speed dating would open her up. have her gain the experience of talking to a guy and not be so shy about it.

TIA!
shir

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Posted by oneday

I've never did anything like that, but I'd have to say as a shy person myself, the whole idea of that would terrify me and I think it would be sooo uncomfortable!

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i just spoke to her (literally) and she mentions her single gal pal also mentioned the same idea to her. she's definitely open to the idea which is great. this would give her the confidence to open up to a guy. plus she'll have her friend there so she won't be alone.

thank you for your concern.

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Posted by justshir

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Posted by oneday

I've never did anything like that, but I'd have to say as a shy person myself, the whole idea of that would terrify me and I think it would be sooo uncomfortable!

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i just spoke to her (literally) and she mentions her single gal pal also mentioned the same idea to her. she's definitely open to the idea which is great. this would give her the confidence to open up to a guy. plus she'll have her friend there so she won't be alone.

thank you for your concern.

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That's cool that she's up for it. I'd imagine that it could be a good way to meet a number of people at once.

Good luck to her!

I think that there is greek only speed dating - tell her to check this website: http://8minutedating.com/signup/eventList.cgi?M1=1&M2=20&M3=39

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Posted by SweetCin704

My friend did this at the Central Park Boathouse for petlovers (people brought their dogs) which was also a good icebreaker. I think it was $40., it was 8 minutes. She got a few numbers from it. She did get it cancelled twice on her, as usually there aren't enough guys. Defniitely check it out though...or also try match.com or matchmaker.com. I met my FH on it!

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awww! the dog thing is so adorable! that's a great idea.

there seems to be several women on here whose met their significant other from match.com. hey! if it worked for you guys... i'm definitely gonna bring it up to her.

thanks for your info!

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Posted by JanuaryBride06

I think that there is greek only speed dating - tell her to check this website: http://8minutedating.com/signup/eventList.cgi?M1=1&M2=20&M3=39

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i will! thanks so much!

i have a greek friend....31 and in the same boat...I know someone recc... eligablegreeks.com...it is like match.com for greek people.

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Posted by seta

i have a greek friend....31 and in the same boat...I know someone recc... eligablegreeks.com...it is like match.com for greek people.

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this seems like a great website! i just emailed it to her. hopefully she'll do something with it. =D thanks a bunch!

I was on the internet... match.com and another site on and off for about 5 years... yes, starting to lose my mind. I must have met over 200 guys but only dated 2.

Then I tried speeddaating and met my DH. I will say, the first night was ... a lot of people who were a 'little weird'... socially not all together there... but as I see it it was better to meet them that way instead of e-mailing/calling back and forth for a week or two. I was debating on going to the next night and they raffled off a free ticket to the next one... I WON and DH was 'Guy #4'.

Speedating, in my opinion, is better because you know instantly or not if you have any attraction to the other person.

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Posted by David'sbride

I was on the internet... match.com and another site on and off for about 5 years... yes, starting to lose my mind. I must have met over 200 guys but only dated 2.

Then I tried speeddaating and met my DH. I will say, the first night was ... a lot of people who were a 'little weird'... socially not all together there... but as I see it it was better to meet them that way instead of e-mailing/calling back and forth for a week or two. I was debating on going to the next night and they raffled off a free ticket to the next one... I WON and DH was 'Guy #4'.

Speedating, in my opinion, is better because you know instantly or not if you have any attraction to the other person.

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your experience definitely puts more of a positive spin on this topic. becuase, to be honest, i cringed at the idea of meeting so many different guys and feeling obligated and sorta forced to speak to him because you're on a time crunch. my letting her know of your experience would compell her to do this speed dating thing. thx!

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Posted by David'sbride

I was on the internet... match.com and another site on and off for about 5 years... yes, starting to lose my mind. I must have met over 200 guys but only dated 2.

Then I tried speeddaating and met my DH. I will say, the first night was ... a lot of people who were a 'little weird'... socially not all together there... but as I see it it was better to meet them that way instead of e-mailing/calling back and forth for a week or two. I was debating on going to the next night and they raffled off a free ticket to the next one... I WON and DH was 'Guy #4'.

Speedating, in my opinion, is better because you know instantly or not if you have any attraction to the other person.

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Well, it really can go both ways. I met my FH online. She should try it, and if its not for her, try online dating. Especially if she is shy, online might be better for her because you don't have to talk face-to-face. Its much easier to open up when the other person isn't staring back at you.