Pizzaman81 Posted December 16, 2009 Posted December 16, 2009 How do you usually react if your parents, or aunt or whatever tries to hook you up with someone? Do you push back and think "NO DAMMIT! I MAKE MY OWN CHOICES..." or you think "Ok, well my family knows me well, they wouldn't screw me over" See, usually I think of the first case... until I see the girl then I think.. "Wow ok, she's HOT"
Pedigree Posted December 17, 2009 Posted December 17, 2009 I would, and have, reacted defensively if the matchmaker was family member from the generation above me (mum, dad, uncle, aunt, etc.). There was one time, my grandma came up to me with a picture of a girl around my age: Grandma: What do you think of her? Me: Pretty attractive. Who is she? Grandma: She's my friend's granddaughter, you want to meet her? *end of conversation* It depends on the family member playing matchmaker I guess. If it's from the generation/s above me, I worry that I might get pushed into the "Please the family" ditch and never get out. I probably wouldn't mind if it was someone from my generation (brother, cousins) that tried to play matchmaker. Probably the atmosphere would be more relaxed.
Compos_Mentis Posted December 17, 2009 Posted December 17, 2009 Well, re-read what you just wrote. I am pretty sure you'll find your answer there. Then, think again: does it really matter HOW you meet an attractive girl, that you enjoy spending time with? Then, conclude: does it justify an overreaction if somebody from your family introduced you/wants to introduce you to her? Plus, it's an adventure, an experience. Worst case scenario - you find her boring, a few hours of your life are spent meeting somebody new with other points of view. Best case scenario, you find somebody amazing. Hope I helped, Dan.
GoneButNotForgotten Posted December 23, 2009 Posted December 23, 2009 I tend to push back against family when they play matchmaker. Many have tried and none have succeeded. They may be trying to look out for me, but none of my family members see my whole personality. Makes it hard to judge. Although I have gone out with a cousin and used him as bait. Great wingman.
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