8 at 8

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Registered: 10-17-2002
8 at 8
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Tue, 02-22-2005 - 5:22pm

Well, I had mentioned about a month ago that I was thinking of trying something new called 8 at 8. The concept is that 4 women and 4 men of similar age and interests are set up at a table for dinner together. They don't bill themselves as a "dating" service but basically, that is what it is. When I initially tried it, I was put on the wait list because they had more women interested than men. Recently, they must had an influx of men because they called a couple of weeks ago and said they had some spots. I joined up and my first dinner is tonight.

I am curious to see how this goes but have no expectations. At the other event I went to, the people were nice and a couple of men were good looking and interesting and a few were not. Coincidentally, one of the guys there was a guy I had contacted on Matchmaker. I didn't know it at the time, but when I went back and looked at our emails, it was the same guy. I mentioned that in the next email I sent and I never heard from him again. So I guess he either didn't like me at the happy hour or thought I was some kind of stalker.

So we'll see how this goes. At least it can't be any worse than OLD? Right? At leat I hope not! :-)

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Registered: 10-17-2002
In reply to: vexer_hw
Wed, 02-23-2005 - 10:49am

No, it doesn't include dinner. But they do choose moderately priced places so you are not throwing another $50 on top of that. I paid $20 for dinner, a glass of wine and tip. But yes, if the next event doesn't go better, I will request a refund. With the happy hour I went to, they asked for feedback after the event so I assume they will this time too. I do plan on saying that I thought the men were not really in my age range. One guy had mentioned he had recently stopped working at TI after 26 years. I was thinking where *I* was 26 years ago - I was in 3rd grade. :-)

The orientation email they sent said that they will try to match you up by your interests and the criteria you enter. I looked at my profile and I do state that I am looking for someone 30-38. One of the guys that were there might have been under 40, but two were also shorter than I am. I am not a tall person (5'5") so expecting a guy to at least be a couple inches taller than I am isn't too much to ask. I will give honest feedback that although I had a nice time, I wasn't really satisfied with the overall event.

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Registered: 08-19-2004
In reply to: vexer_hw
Wed, 02-23-2005 - 12:02pm
Should probably post this on the "height issues" thread, but I'm the same height as you, vexer (5'5") which I've never considered tall (I consider it average) until I started doing OLD and met up with a lot of guys shorter than me. This was a surprise since their stated heights were 5'7" and above. Another early lesson in OLD...
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Registered: 12-10-2004
In reply to: vexer_hw
Wed, 02-23-2005 - 12:25pm

Good to hear a good review of Hitch. I read that it wasn't going to be up for an Oscar or anything, but that it was an entertaining movie, a good "date" movie, and that if you like Will Smith (and who doesn't?) that it would be enjoyable. So I'm planning on going to see it. :)

My date and I were actually going to go see that movie, but we wound up taking two hours for dinner and just chatting away, so we didn't really have time. I guess we'll have to catch it on the next date. :)

>>I hope this relationship continues if that is what you'd like - did you ask her out for another date yet?<<

Of course. I wouldn't be all kissing on some girl if I wasn't wanting to go out with her again! :) I've asked her out before the date was over each time. Heck, two days ago she called me up, spur of the moment, to see if I wanted to go out- I'm taking that as a sign she's into me. :)

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Registered: 02-07-2005
In reply to: vexer_hw
Fri, 02-25-2005 - 1:45am

Hi Nice Guy,

Great to hear your dating is going well with the new girl! How many times have you two been out now? I guess the kissing is going well also! ;) Yeah, with her calling you like that spur of the moment to meet again, it sounds to me like she's "into you"!

Yes I would say Hitch is a good "date" movie and it definitely gets you thinking about some of the actions that we do when dating and what they mean. It's quite a change for Will Smith from his usual parts, but light and funny. I enjoyed it and so did my date. But I agree, it probably isn't Oscar material.

Also, I think that's great that you asked her out for the next date, before that date ended, instead of letting her wonder for days as some guys do! It's refreshing to hear of guys who don't play the games! It sounds to me like she is a very lucky girl! Have fun! Keep us posted....

Sunshine

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