It’s Just Lunch
Most singles say in today’s culture, the most frustrating element when it comes to dating is looking through countless online profiles, saying it takes the fun out of dating. That’s according to a survey by It’s Just Lunch, which recently surveyed over 5,000 single men and women. A representative of the matchmaking website says that dating should be easier with the variety of technology available today, but it’s even more challenging. According to respondents, dating is a frustrating game and, at times, they’d prefer to sit the bench. It’s Just Lunch (IJL) says texting, e-mailing, IM-ing and FB messaging are not effective ways to communicate with a date. The best way? Old-fashion face time.
What is most important on a first date: chemistry or compatibility? The majority of respondents surveyed say chemistry is number one. And when it comes to the success of a first date, which of these five do you believe is most critical: easy conversation, sharing common interests, physical attraction, similar senses of humor, or intelligence? You decide.
I’ll share with you the results of the survey later in the week. Perhaps your No. 1 factor isn’t listed. Share what it is. IJL is a worldwide matchmaking service with locations and services right here is Northern Virginia (Alexandria, Springfield and McLean). Check it out at www.itsjustlunch.com.
E-mail me at littleredbook@northernvirginiamag.com.
-Katie
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3 Responses
Diane Says:
January 9th, 2012 at 11:54 am
January 9th, 2012 at 11:54 am
The ability to converse comfortable. It sets the stage. Through conversation, you can follow the clues, what does this person laugh at? What are they interested in? What is important? How do they spend their time?
Ricky McGalem Says:
January 10th, 2012 at 5:43 pm
January 10th, 2012 at 5:43 pm
Chemistry and compatibility are both needed for a successful relationship. If you have only compatibility, then you may have lots of common interests to talk about but there will be no romance and both sides would be treated as friends rather than in a relationship. If you have chemistry, first it’s the love at first sight scene, then it slowly becomes the “bored” syndrome where one or both regret their choice and no longer have feelings for the other.
January 10th, 2012 at 2:42 pm
Making easy conversation is def. most important. The other four are important, but I can’t imagine spending any time at all with a person if I have the conversation is forced. The other four aspects won’t matter if another person and I can’t speak easily to each other in the first place, how would those subjects even come up?