Have you ever “fixed people up” (romantically)?

[applecruncher]

Generally speaking I don’t like to get involved in “fix ups”.

There was one exception in my entire life and it happened 20 yrs ago. My dentist at the time had a photo of his very attractive daughter, and he sometimes talked about her. Then one day she came into the office while I was there. She was actually quite breath-taking. I immediately thought about a handsome young man I knew (son of a co-worker). I decided to take a chance…invited them to my home, fixed dinner, BOOM! They fell madly in love instantly. Within a year they married (of course I was at the wedding ), and they are still happily married and have 2 kids.

That’s unusual, I think. Storybook ending.

But I never liked to fix people up or be fixed up. I especially don’t like it when someone is blindsided….you know exactly what I mean, folks. That might work out but it can get awkward (especially if done in front of a group of people who know what's going on) or even messy.

If someone has expressed interest in an unattached person, and that person is open to meeting them, fine. Such pairings (or blind dates) often work out great.

But to nudge or push two people together just because I think they need to get together and would make a nice couple? Nah.

 

[Lon]

I haven't, but my second marriage was a fix up by her daughter.

 

[QuickSilver]

Yes.. twice.. One couple is still married 35 years later... One dated 5 years and split..

 

[hollydolly]

Only once. It was about 35 years ago, and I was in my early 20's. He was my good friend age 21, Italian , funny and everyone's mate . She was the daughter of my friend, dark haired wild spirited, and very pretty ..just 17 but street wise having just come back home from a short lived broken first relationship..

I introduced them to each other and it was love at first sight. She was accepted into the bosom of the Italian family, up until then there had been no 'outsiders' married into the family...they went on to have a wonderful life and 4 beautiful children, all grown now. Tragically 7 years ago my muched loved friend was struck down with Leukaemia and after a battle worthy of any crusader died aged just 49, leaving behind a devastated wife and a huge extended grieving family.

 

[Steve]

Actually I met my present (second) wife on a blind date.. It was August 11th 1990 at 7:22 in the evening when I first met her..
Her name was given to me by my fishing buddy.. I called her up and asked her out on a date which she accepted.. We spoke for what seems like hours on the phone getting to know each other a bit.. She asked me "how will I recognise you when I see you" meaning she wanted me to describe myself a bit..
I told her that (remember it is a BLIND date) "I will be the one that drives up to your house with a white cane and the dark glasses".. LOL.. She liked my sense of humor..
When I entered her house that evening, the front door was open but the storm door was closed.. I rang the bell and entered the house.. There standing in the hallway was the most beautiful woman I have ever seen.. I gave her a big hug and kiss and then introduced myself to her..
We have been together ever since that day.. It has been 25 glorious years.. We have NEVER had a fight or argument..
You know what they say.............. "when you are number 2 (second husband), you must try harder....

The most ironic thing is that she comes from New Zealand, I come from Quebec City and we met in Montreal..

 

[LindaE]

No. It usually ends badly and I don't want to feel responsible.