The Laughing Wolf

Speed Dating

Well, I am finally getting around to doing something about the dating situation. I want, very much, to get out, meet people, and find my other half. I want to raise a good and happy family in a warm home. Doing that, however, requires getting out and meeting people, something I am not good at on any level other than a business one.

When it comes to females, I tend to freeze up, all shy and nervous. I’ve been working on it, and there have been some improvements.

A local restaurant has been hosting speed dating, and I thought I would give it a try despite the name. The name bothers me because of the implications. Not simply that the date itself would be short, but there is also a hint that other things, things where I really do prefer to take my time and do them right, will be short as well.

Last Thursday was okay, but it was also clear that several of the ladies taking part were ringers. That is, they were staff of the restaurant, friends of the staff, etc. Still, I did meet some nice people and enjoyed it. So, I went back last night and it was even worse. So bad was it that I cheerfully volunteered to drop out since there was only about one outside female taking part, maybe two. Frantic recruitment efforts were underway, and this was already 45 minutes past the advertised start time.

I will probably go back one more time if I can, but if it is no better I will be looking for other opportunities. Any suggestions, anyone?

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