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The SAME THING happened to me....

One day I was supposed to meet my mom at her office and we would go out to lunch together... but 30 min before I got there, she called me and asked me "what are you going to wear?" I had JUST broken up with my ex a day or two before that and I was not looking for love... and I knew when she asked me what I was wearing, that she had secret plans... so needless to say, I was not happy... she finally told me that she invited a "cute guy" from work to lunch with us and if I would like, he and I could drive together and we could sit at a separate table... I was MORTIFIED... totally embarrassed, I met my mom and this "guy" at her office and the two of us drove in my car to the restaurant... I didnt even know what to say... "so... nice day isnt it?" lolol the whole lunch was mostly awkward, a little embarrassing, and totally funny... but the bottom line is, we hit it off right away. We have been together for years and our first wedding anniversary is coming up soon.

I am not saying that this guy will turn out to be your prince charming, I am just saying that anything can happen... go with an open heart and a smile and try to figure out who that person really is, dont worry about the future. Most importantly Be Yourself. If it works out, great, if it doesnt, there are plenty more fish in the sea, find the one thats meant for you.

As for my ex, our breakup was mutual and there were no hard feelings. I just slowly faded out of his life more and more, and I did not feel the need to tell him I was seeing someone because it was really none of his business... we are still acquaintences and things are cool.

I hope this helped and I hope you find the person that makes you whole, whether it be this blind date or the next!

Well...since you are in your own house and around family. If you do not like the blind date, then you can always say you don't feel well and go to your room. Just handle the date (at first) as if you are just meeting your step dad's co-worker...not as a blind date.

For your ex, if you are broken up then you should know that there is a possiblity that you will date someone else. Just kinda tell him that your stepdad wants you to meet his co-worker.

You don't need to tell your ex of the date. Just tell him that you are going to start seeing other people. Don't worry about what the guy looks like that you are going to meet. It's not like a pre-arraged marriage or anything and don't stress about it... he could be really hot! Have you found out what the guy likes to eat? Ask your dad to find out. Remember your dad has your best interest at heart and I doubt he will set you up with a total loser. I would have a nice dinner with the guy and maybe a movie or two on hand in case you want to watch one. A nice bottle of wine always helps when getting to know someone. Good luck!

Just relax and let the evening flow....even if you do not like him, it's not the end of the world (just no more blind dates from step-dad!!). Good luck! And you do NOT have any obligation to your ex! He does not need to know.

first........... just let your ex know what is really going on, hanging out with him could lead him on to believe you want something more. he is your ex for a reason and he knows the reason..................................... i really don't know what to tell you about the blind date besides, just be your self dont do anything special go into this date that your meeting someone new it doesnt have to be a date to where your going to expect something out of this person, just think of this date as meeting a new friend you can never have to many of those

i wouldn't expect prince charming to walk in the door as my experiences w/ blind dates but take some time to get to know him before you judge...I know it may seem awkward but just find something in common and talk about it..

yeah I'd be pretty pissedoff at my step dad if he did that... and if I had a step dad