Credit: Big Bang Theory
I was in a restaurant the other day and a couple sat down at the table next to me, obviously on a first date. After a few moments it became clear that this was never going to get to a second date, let alone third base. And if it ever did, then I'll pay for the wedding myself!
After their initial pleasantries the conversation started to turn hard and become stifling. As the couple desperately tried to think of something to say, they covered a multitude of topics in quick succession including traffic lights, bread crusts and dead relatives. This was a cringe-worthy date and it was rapidly going southwards.
Their food arrived and silence descended upon the table. Each second was a minute, each minute was an hour until one of them eventually spoke out by asking the other what time was it? Slowly they began to converse again until all of a sudden she starts to cry. She was upset because he made a comment she wasn't eating a lot. It turns out that she had been ill for some time and was not able to process food very well. At first he sat and listened but then tried to make light of her illness by laughing at her and making inappropriate remarks. She became angry and made it clear he was crossing the line. The silence descended once more.
Sadly I then had to leave to attend another appointment so wasn't able to see the outcome, although I'm pretty sure we can guess how it ends. But it got me thinking, finding love all starts with a first date and I want to know about yours. Did it go well or was it horrible? Did you know straight away that the person sitting opposite you was "the one", or was it a slow burn?
I'm looking to write this as an article for a national magazine, so If you've got a great story to tell about a disastrous first date then I want to know about it. Have you ever been brave enough to go on a blind date and if so, how did it go? Have you met your perfect partner, or are you still looking? You can leave your answers in the comments below, or if you wish to remain anonymous then email me direct at davidwalkerfj@gmail.com
David.
