Set-up date

Well.. I never thought I would resort to agreeing to go on a date that was set up by my friend and his newly married wife.

Am I too desperate? Or do I want to try something new?

Maybe in our busy lifes, with work and other commitments, it is hard to get to know new people and to develop new relationships. I know a collegue who goes frequently to speed dating services, and she finds such services helpful, as you are able to meet 10 different people in one night.

Anyway, I arrived at the restaurant and sat down first. I saw in the corner of my eye a gossip-driven person working at the restaurant as a waitress. I was fearful that she could see what was going on. But luckily she served in another part of the restaurant so she never came near me.

Anyway, the date arrived by herself. She sat down opposite me, and as we were waiting for our friends to come, we had a short chat. She was reserved and both of us were a little uncomfortable. During our conversation, we realised that we had other common friends. The world is so small! Then our friends came, and the atmosphere was a bit more relaxed. All four of us had a friendly conversation over dinner and walked around for a while afterwards. Then I drove her back to her car and gave her my card, asking her to call me out for lunch when free.

One thing I wanted to know upfront was whether she was a Christian. So far, I knew she went to some kind of church, but I may have to enquire this further.

But the sad thing about the meeting is that I don't feel any sort of connection or spark with her. Is it too early to tell? Maybe I should take the speed dating approaching and not waste time if there is no connection? Or maybe I should get to know the person more first before forming such a conclusion.