I know this has been discussed many times before, but with many new members I thought it was time to dust it of and open the debate to the floor again.
I was thinking more of a first meet situation not further meetings when people have gotten to know one another,
1- local pub, enjoy a drink and chat, but you may bump into the neighbours.
2- restaurant, everyone’s enjoys a good meal, but may be a little expensive; you don't want to look cheap.
3- meeting over coffee, short & sweet, no expectations
4- Hotel, loads to choose from, most have a bar, but does it send the wrong signal
5- your home, there are many occassions when "home" for the first meet is un-avoidable, particularily so for couples, single parents & those with "baby sitter " issues.
In most cases the "fun", if any, is not in the bedroom (the private space of the couple) & most likely first stop for a child that wakes in the night. It does also raise the question of strangers in your house when your kid’s are there.
6- of course in the fine weather there is also the walk in the park option
So is there a best place for that 1st meet, it is a big step for all concerned. It would be interesting the get the views of members on this and other issues, such as the
a- Your just not “clicking†how do you end the meet .
b- no shows, you’ve gone to a lot of bother and then nothing, not even a sorry text.
c- Messers
But perhaps A, B & C are worthy of separate debate.