| I consider myself sort of an expert on blind dates. | | | | crawl under a rock and die, or join a nunnery, don't! |
| Over the years, and since I was old enough to date, | | | | Do not base your entire opinion of someone on a |
| caring friends and concerned family members have | | | | disembodied voice at the end of a phone line. Some |
| been trying to convince me that they had found "the | | | | people are uncomfortable on the phone, but may be |
| perfect match for me"… Unfortunately that has not | | | | absolutely charming in person. Don't miss out on |
| turned out to be true – yet! But keep hoping and | | | | meeting the love of your life because of an awkward |
| stay sharp, because blind dates CAN work! | | | | phone call! |
| When a blind date has been arranged, the question is: | | | | If at all feasible, make a couple of calls to common |
| how do you prepare yourself, mentally and physically, | | | | acquaintances asking for information… Do a little |
| for such an event? | | | | snooping – not too much – and find out what |
| To start, make sure – and repeat this to yourself | | | | there is to find out. If it is not possible, don't worry |
| a couple of times – do not set your standards | | | | about it. You never know where love may be hiding! |
| either too high, or too low. If at all possible, try | | | | After all the psychological preparations, checking and |
| coming to the date without any preconceived notions | | | | snooping, prepare yourself as you would any other |
| about the other person. It's hard, but work towards | | | | date. Shave, shower, style your hair, and pick an |
| that. | | | | appropriate attire to showcase the fabulous you |
| I strongly suggest talking on the phone first, | | | | – that goes for women AND men! |
| establishing a certain level of comfort, to find out | | | | Knowing you look good will make you feel good, |
| what you may have in common. This will certainly | | | | boosting your confidence. This will in turn add to your |
| come in handy when the first uncomfortable silence | | | | natural charm, radiance and attractiveness. Just be |
| kicks in! | | | | yourself – nobody likes a fake. |
| And even if the first phone call makes you want to | | | | |