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Post by Nora on May 21, 2021 20:17:50 GMT
So.. I have this one close friend who is single. He is 40 and a really good guy, fairly attractive, very smart, fun and all. A real catch from my pov.
For one reason or another he has now been single for a bit and really didnt like the Tinder experience so I reviewed what female friends I had and then introduced him to my one friend who recently also became single and with whom I think he could really hit it off.
Today was their first date. I hear it went well and there Will be a second date.
I am finding myself very invested in it, haha, already imagining their wedding and all.
The hard part is now not to ask them questions about it, as I dont want to create pressure.
But it would be awesome if they got together.
Have you ever played a matchmaker for someone and how did it go?
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Post by dirtypillows on May 21, 2021 20:20:52 GMT
No. For me it would feel like I was being a busybody.
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Post by Nora on May 21, 2021 20:26:07 GMT
No. For me it would feel like I was being a busybody. well he did specifically asked me if I knew someone. But yeah Now the hard part is to not keep asking further - even though I am very interested of course. He does report progress on is own though luckily... And it seems they both enjoyed each other company and already made plans for another date so I take that as a good sign. Would be awesome if they ended up together they are both good people and deserve someone great and kind. |
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Post by Feologild Oakes on May 21, 2021 21:05:17 GMT
No
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Post by dirtypillows on May 21, 2021 21:09:16 GMT
No. For me it would feel like I was being a busybody. well he did specifically asked me if I knew someone. But yeah Now the hard part is to not keep asking further - even though I am very interested of course. He does report progress on is own though luckily... And it seems they both enjoyed each other company and already made plans for another date so I take that as a good sign. Would be awesome if they ended up together they are both good people and deserve someone great and kind. I really didn't mean that you (or anybody else) would be dealing with busybody tendencies, no offense intended. And, yes, it does in my mind make a big difference if one of the people asks for assistance or whatever else in that department. I hope it works out for them and they both find love, comfort and happiness. Of course, I want this for everybody, including myself. 
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Post by politicidal on May 21, 2021 21:57:50 GMT
No. I may go mad with power.
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Post by Nora on May 21, 2021 22:39:10 GMT
No. I may go mad with power. yeah thats a real risk for me too  |
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Post by Ass_E9 on May 22, 2021 0:34:23 GMT
I imagine it wouldn't end well.
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Post by cooly44 on May 22, 2021 1:43:24 GMT
I have introduced single people but none have had long term relationships.
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Post by kls on May 22, 2021 1:53:26 GMT
I introduced a college ex to a friend. They hit it off a bit, but she left school for another in a different state and I don't believe they kept in touch.
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Post by autumn on May 22, 2021 2:27:41 GMT
No. I'm not getting involved in that. If it goes sour, I'd be the one getting blamed.
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Post by Prime etc. on May 22, 2021 3:08:14 GMT
I introduced a writer to an illustrator -- she needed drawings for her book--and it was a prefect match!
The funny thing about it was I met this illustrator from a website i had-and she was arguing with me for years
and then finally we stopped arguing and moved on to other things.
But I knew she did drawings-and so I asked her--I know someone who needs an illustrator for a book--and she was interested and talked to the writer and she was perfect for it.
The writer and me laughed about it because she was so perfect for it--and yet it was someone I knew as an internet crank pen pal. I am proud of that achievement.
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Post by Nora on May 22, 2021 6:09:58 GMT
I introduced a writer to an illustrator -- she needed drawings for her book--and it was a prefect match! The funny thing about it was I met this illustrator from a website i had-and she was arguing with me for years and then finally we stopped arguing and moved on to other things. But I knew she did drawings-and so I asked her--I know someone who needs an illustrator for a book--and she was interested and talked to the writer and she was perfect for it. The writer and me laughed about it because she was so perfect for it--and yet it was someone I knew as an internet crank pen pal. I am proud of that achievement. Nice matching too |
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Post by Nora on May 22, 2021 6:11:43 GMT
No. I'm not getting involved in that. If it goes sour, I'd be the one getting blamed. I trust my friends are adult and stable so even if it doesnt work out they will handle it with grace. I cant even imagine they would blame me for anything because they are both really good people, whats there to be blamed for, the worst that can happen is there is no spark. |
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Post by Nora on May 22, 2021 6:13:01 GMT
I have introduced single people but none have had long term relationships. yeah thats a possibility too; that they will just hook up... but i want these two to get married and have a kid together! She is a great mom and he is dying to be a father and is so good with kids.. |
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Post by redhorizon on May 22, 2021 14:01:27 GMT
Not really.
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Post by autumn on May 22, 2021 15:59:21 GMT
No. I'm not getting involved in that. If it goes sour, I'd be the one getting blamed. I trust my friends are adult and stable so even if it doesnt work out they will handle it with grace. I cant even imagine they would blame me for anything because they are both really good people, whats there to be blamed for, the worst that can happen is there is no spark. I'd like to think so too, but when it comes to relationships, for some reason, I have seen people act downright petty, insecure and stupid.
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Post by Nora on May 22, 2021 16:51:15 GMT
I trust my friends are adult and stable so even if it doesnt work out they will handle it with grace. I cant even imagine they would blame me for anything because they are both really good people, whats there to be blamed for, the worst that can happen is there is no spark. I'd like to think so too, but when it comes to relationships, for some reason, I have seen people act downright petty, insecure and stupid. you are right, love Does make people crazy. Well lets see. Next week is date nr 2 |
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Post by divtal on May 22, 2021 22:49:56 GMT
Nora I have not played matchmaker, but I am currently a "matchee," through the efforts of a former colleague, and friend of many years. The other "matchee," is a gentleman who was a college friend of hers ... also many years past. It wasn't an intentional effort, on her part. We were all at a luncheon, and she introduced us. There is an attraction, but we're older, and nobody is in a rush (except, maybe, my friend.  You're wise to consider your continued part in "things," as they develop. Here's a hint: Tell them ... individually ... that you care about both of them, but that what happens is between them. You don't want to get caught up in wondering what to say, and to whom. They're adults, and they have to handle it. It's worked well, for all three of us, so far. |
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Post by Spitfire926f on May 23, 2021 0:25:17 GMT
I'd like to think so too, but when it comes to relationships, for some reason, I have seen people act downright petty, insecure and stupid. you are right, love Does make people crazy. Well lets see. Next week is date nr 2 Well now I'm invested in how this turns out I have played match maker. It resulted in two marriages! And then two divorces 😐 I just love love. I just want everyone to be in love |
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