We all know how great it feels to find the mate of your dreams and sharing your life and all its special moments with someone special that we cant wait to share our good news and our good “fortune” with others.
In fact, we can’t wait for all our friends to share in the same happiness we’ve found and frequently can’t help playing the “Good Samaritan” or should I say Cupid.
But playing matchmaker for someone or someones you care about can be a risky challenge, especially if things don’t work out (as planned).
1. Define Your Motives: Ask yourself “why” you want to set the couple up. Do you really think theyd be a good match or is it that you want to keep your girlfriend around for company (but she doesn’t feel comfortable as the “third wheel”) or that you secretly have an attraction to the guy/gal and want a convenient way of keeping them frequently hanging around.
2. Use Their Judgment NOT (necessarily) Yours: Before introducing your two associates or friends, put yourself inside their minds and shoes. Determine beforehand and before getting either of their hopes up if THEY...