Love is blind, so how about dating that way?

Have your eyes wide shut on blind dates? We tell you all about the adventurous affair

Love is blind, so how about dating that way?

Have your eyes wide shut on blind dates? We tell you all about the adventurous affair

Yeah, each one of us has heard of it, seen it in movies and imagined how freaky or fantastic it could turn out for us. Period. No initiative, no hope, no chances. The very thought of a blind date ends almost where it begins, because the Indian love scene doesn't seem to have much scope for it. But things are fast changing. Here's all the dope on this little explored way of love.

Not an e-date?

No. A blind date is one in which the people involved have not met, or are unaware about the way the other looks. The match could have been arranged by mutual friends, relatives or even through an online dating forum, but communication prior to meeting has been kept minimal.

Web chats can lead to blind dates, but if you've shared pictures, videos and intimate details with your online partner beforehand, a coffee with each other won't be a blind date anymore. Break the mystery and a blind date is history!

If you are an introvert or would rather be friends with a person before you date him/her, this form of courtship isn't meant for you. It's for those who're social, outgoing, liberal and adventurous only the light hearted enjoy it the most. Also, at times, blind dates can turn out to be totally unexpected, so one needs to be intelligent and strong enough to deal with any situation or risk that can strike you off-guard. Women, especially, should tread with care.

The capital is yet to develop a full fledged appetite for this art. A discussion on an online forum revealed that girls' response is still lukewarm, mainly because of security issues. One of the comments read, "Delhi girls just don't trust guys in the city."

Our tip have a group of friends watch you over from another table, and raise the alarm if needed. Also, avoid deserted spots and alleys as a thumb rule. Want to start a blind dating group to make this February as crazy as it gets? Log on to Crazyblinddate.com for inspiration.

Expert ki warning

Relationship expert and clinical psychologist Pallavi Barthakur Gillani has some words of caution: "If your meeting has been fixed byu00a0u00a0 someone you trust, then the comfort level would be more. But if you have decided to go on your own, you need to be really alert, as one can never know the intentions of the other person. So, before you land yourself in any trouble, try to find out as much as you can about your date." Samjhe?

Blind date survival kit
>> No expectations, please. Expectations can lead to disappointments or feelings of shock, both of which can ruin the date.
>> Stay prepared. Tell yourself that this is just a date, and that whatever happens, meeting new people is always great.
>> Don't get personal. You don't want to give away too much on the first date.