Matchmaker, Matchmaker...make me a Match!

Junkenpo · Jun 14th, 2008, 12:20 PM

Have you ever been responsible for other people's relationships? Either on purpose or on accident?

My wedding is next month,

so I've definitely got weddings on the brain. DF was talking about whether or not to wear a tux at our ceremony (which will be small and relatively casual) and the last time he wore a tux was at the wedding of 2 of our friends.... which got me to thinking...

We both went to high school with the groom. The groom was in fact, my DF's ex-fiance's cousin & former housemate, along with being my classmate and co-worker. The bride was my college roommate. I got to give the "how they met" speech at the wedding...because I was sorta responsible.

The groom was helping me move in when he saw her, and over the next couple weeks, prevailed upon me to help him hook up with her. I did, it worked out for them....and now they've been married for around 5 or so years and have a daughter.

None of which would've been possible without my intervention, right?

LOL That's the first, last, and only couple I'd take credit for helping create.

So... have you ever been responsible for another couple's happiness? Or at least, given them someone to blame when things don't work out?

merika · Jun 14th, 2008, 12:58 PM

How funny you should post this...I just tried to set up two of my best friends. The girl has had a crush on the guy for ages, and dithered a bit but in the end admitted that yes, she really liked him.

The guy said "God, NO!!!"

QueenOfDa702 · Jun 14th, 2008, 01:01 PM

I tried with 2 friends of mine.
After the "encounter" I asked my guy friend, "What do you think?" He said, "Shes too big! What am I going to do with that?"
I then asked my girl friend, "What do you think?" She said, "Hes too skinny! What am I going to do with that?"

At least the feeling was mutual.

nooch · Jun 14th, 2008, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by QueenOfDa702

I tried with 2 friends of mine.
After the "encounter" I asked my guy friend, "What do you think?" He said, "Shes too big! What am I going to do with that?"
I then asked my girl friend, "What do you think?" She said, "Hes too skinny! What am I going to do with that?"

At least the feeling was mutual.

Rofl! I've never hooked anyone up... the guy that introduced me to my fiance no longer speaks to us in part because we apparently didn't give him enough credit for introducing us.

daphodill84 · Jun 14th, 2008, 05:12 PM

I once tried to set up my friend with my bf's friend... we all went out with another guy friend of mine, and instead of being interested in bf's friend she fell for my friend. Oops! They're still happy together now, 2 years later, tho!

amanda · Jun 14th, 2008, 06:54 PM

Funny you should post this now. My roommate, who is my best friend in town, just started dating one of my best friend from my old job (retail). He's hanging out at our apartment a lot now, and they just had the 'exclusivity' convo. They're SO cute together, and I think it gives me a couple of extra karmic points that I helped them get together. I used to go over to his house a lot to play Wii with him, and I thought they'd get along, so I started bringing her with me. After a little while, he started ASKING me to bring her with me. We convinced him to go out drinking one night with us (he's usually not overly social, even though he's well-liked), and the rest is history. I'm really glad they both found each other, I think they needed to find each other at this point in their lives. I can tell they're both a lot happier and cheerier recently, plus I love that it means he's around more, because I have a lot of fun hanging out with the both of them.

lolitakali · Jun 14th, 2008, 07:11 PM

Yes, true story.

For my best friend in college for the MS program, but the BF died with her engagement ring in his pocket.
I knew her BF even before they went out (foreign student alumni thing). After 2.5 years of being together with his mom against the union (due to religion), she finally wanted to move back to her state so he does not have to choose btw the mom & her. He helped her move, but got into an accident before returning to her (to surprise her) with her ring in his pocket.

I still remember it like yesterday, I was in DC when the police notifed me even before my best friend (they did not reach her till later b/c her number is new due to the move).

I never knew how to console her still don't till today, I just don't ever mention it to her... its beyond words or comfort that I can put into any words for her.

transcendent1 · Jun 14th, 2008, 07:11 PM

Yes, both times, inadvertently.

One couple got divorced. He wanted to date me and I didn't want to. Somehow he started talking to someone who used to be a friend. Their mutual dislike of me got them together But they got divorced; they were psychologically imbalanced. I'm not perfect either but they were just intolerable people who got tired of themselves

I like to gather friends together. I like the community feeling. So if possible I try to get friends together. I got together with 2 friends. They started dating and fell in love. Perfect match.

cheburashka · Jun 14th, 2008, 07:31 PM

I was 15 in HS and was dating my first boyfriend. I thought it'd be cute to introduce my boyfriend's best friend to one of my two best friends. After I introduced them, they both seemed very disappointed and had negative things to say about each other. My best friend said: I can't believe you thought that I would like him, he looks like such a pot head. My boyfriend's best friend said: "Ewwwwwwwww, that girls is BIG, she looks like a pig. (The girl wears a size 6-8 for God's sake so his comment was totally rediculous)

I don't know how it happened, but they dated for 7 years, untill eventually got married.

VPT · Jun 14th, 2008, 07:41 PM

I've been trying to matchmake friends but every time ends up in a failure.

KatsBags · Jun 14th, 2008, 10:56 PM

I have been friends with D since the first day of college. S was my husband's best friend's wife. They divorced...meanwhile D, S and I became close friends.

D worked with G who coached their work softball team. They needed someone to play on the team. We suggested S. She and G started dating. They have been married 12 years and have two boys. I was Matron of Honor and D was a Bride's Matron (is that the correct term...she was already married, too).

The three of us are still very close

chessmont · Jun 15th, 2008, 01:26 PM

I had two friends who were the biggest slobs I ever met. Not dirty, just unbelievably messy. I couldn't take going to their places. They both came to a partyat my apt (this was about 1976) and they married a few years later nad have been together ever since. I like to think thank God I saved them from other people, LOL. They were a perfect match!

claireZk · Jun 15th, 2008, 11:31 PM

Once was in HS, there was a guy who asked me to set him up with one of my best friends. She was sooo not into him, but he was cute, smart, super nice and he adored her. I knew they'd hit it off if she gave him a chance, so I tricked her into going on a double/group date one night, and five years later they wound up getting married.

Another time I was visiting a friend at school and we ran into this guy from one of her classes. I thought he seemed like a great guy and I could tell he was totally into her, but she was hung up on some other loser. I talked the nice guy up like he was Brad Pitt and convinced her to give him her number. They just got married last year!

Junkenpo · Jun 16th, 2008, 04:35 PM

these are such fun stories!

Keep 'em coming ladies!

Jun 14th, 2008, 12:20 PM	#1
Junkenpo Boom, baby! Location: 2500 miles from any continental landmass	Matchmaker, Matchmaker...make me a Match! Have you ever been responsible for other people's relationships? Either on purpose or on accident? My wedding is next month, so I've definitely got weddings on the brain. DF was talking about whether or not to wear a tux at our ceremony (which will be small and relatively casual) and the last time he wore a tux was at the wedding of 2 of our friends.... which got me to thinking... We both went to high school with the groom. The groom was in fact, my DF's ex-fiance's cousin & former housemate, along with being my classmate and co-worker. The bride was my college roommate. I got to give the "how they met" speech at the wedding...because I was sorta responsible. The groom was helping me move in when he saw her, and over the next couple weeks, prevailed upon me to help him hook up with her. I did, it worked out for them....and now they've been married for around 5 or so years and have a daughter. None of which would've been possible without my intervention, right? LOL That's the first, last, and only couple I'd take credit for helping create. So... have you ever been responsible for another couple's happiness? Or at least, given them someone to blame when things don't work out? __________________ Love the animals: God has given them the rudiments of thought and joy untroubled-- Fyodor Dostoyevsky] PONDERING: Damier Pochette Melville, mini pochette, Naviglio; Ivoire Epi Alma; Amarante cles or keyholder...

Jun 14th, 2008, 12:58 PM	#2
merika Just me Location: In front of a computer	How funny you should post this...I just tried to set up two of my best friends. The girl has had a crush on the guy for ages, and dithered a bit but in the end admitted that yes, she really liked him. The guy said "God, NO!!!" __________________ I will also gladly authenticate your chocolates for you.

Jun 14th, 2008, 01:01 PM	#3
QueenOfDa702 Misunderestimated. Location: I've gone RAOKing crazy!	I tried with 2 friends of mine. After the "encounter" I asked my guy friend, "What do you think?" He said, "Shes too big! What am I going to do with that?" I then asked my girl friend, "What do you think?" She said, "Hes too skinny! What am I going to do with that?" At least the feeling was mutual. __________________ ~Valeen~ Happy Holidays to all my tPF friends! Click HERE to visit MySpace Please help get justice for Karley! http://forum.purseblog.com/animalici...ey-385571.html

Jun 14th, 2008, 05:12 PM	#5
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Jun 14th, 2008, 06:54 PM	#6
amanda I Bleed Georgia Red Location: Athens, GA	Funny you should post this now. My roommate, who is my best friend in town, just started dating one of my best friend from my old job (retail). He's hanging out at our apartment a lot now, and they just had the 'exclusivity' convo. They're SO cute together, and I think it gives me a couple of extra karmic points that I helped them get together. I used to go over to his house a lot to play Wii with him, and I thought they'd get along, so I started bringing her with me. After a little while, he started ASKING me to bring her with me. We convinced him to go out drinking one night with us (he's usually not overly social, even though he's well-liked), and the rest is history. I'm really glad they both found each other, I think they needed to find each other at this point in their lives. I can tell they're both a lot happier and cheerier recently, plus I love that it means he's around more, because I have a lot of fun hanging out with the both of them. __________________ PROUD TO BE A UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA BULLDOG! Read my blog: http://graduationday.wordpress.com

Jun 14th, 2008, 07:11 PM	#7
lolitakali Mira Location: Maryland	Yes, true story. For my best friend in college for the MS program, but the BF died with her engagement ring in his pocket. I knew her BF even before they went out (foreign student alumni thing). After 2.5 years of being together with his mom against the union (due to religion), she finally wanted to move back to her state so he does not have to choose btw the mom & her. He helped her move, but got into an accident before returning to her (to surprise her) with her ring in his pocket. I still remember it like yesterday, I was in DC when the police notifed me even before my best friend (they did not reach her till later b/c her number is new due to the move). I never knew how to console her still don't till today, I just don't ever mention it to her... its beyond words or comfort that I can put into any words for her. __________________ *Best way to diet is to eat what you hate, not eat what you love.* *$$$$$ / GOLD = "my precious".* -ME to be a dragon hoarding gold-

Jun 14th, 2008, 07:11 PM	#8
transcendent1 Mr Lau's Harem	Yes, both times, inadvertently. One couple got divorced. He wanted to date me and I didn't want to. Somehow he started talking to someone who used to be a friend. Their mutual dislike of me got them together But they got divorced; they were psychologically imbalanced. I'm not perfect either but they were just intolerable people who got tired of themselves I like to gather friends together. I like the community feeling. So if possible I try to get friends together. I got together with 2 friends. They started dating and fell in love. Perfect match. __________________ The H Files - Store Manager's Notes Name: transcendent1 Profile: The credit-card-trigger-happy type Level of Manipulation Needed: Easy Frequency of Visits: Probably lives here secretly, possible explanation for missing Bolduc & drool pools Totality of Purchases: More than Antarctica's GNP Addiction Level: Higher than taxes Last edited by transcendent1; Jun 14th, 2008 at 07:15 PM.

Jun 14th, 2008, 07:31 PM	#9
cheburashka Member	I was 15 in HS and was dating my first boyfriend. I thought it'd be cute to introduce my boyfriend's best friend to one of my two best friends. After I introduced them, they both seemed very disappointed and had negative things to say about each other. My best friend said: I can't believe you thought that I would like him, he looks like such a pot head. My boyfriend's best friend said: "Ewwwwwwwww, that girls is BIG, she looks like a pig. (The girl wears a size 6-8 for God's sake so his comment was totally rediculous) I don't know how it happened, but they dated for 7 years, untill eventually got married. __________________

Jun 14th, 2008, 07:41 PM	#10
VPT i ♥ blood oranges Location: Singapore / Vancouver	I've been trying to matchmake friends but every time ends up in a failure. __________________

Jun 14th, 2008, 10:56 PM	#11
KatsBags Have a Nice Day~Jon Location: Amid Mountains of Handbags	I have been friends with D since the first day of college. S was my husband's best friend's wife. They divorced...meanwhile D, S and I became close friends. D worked with G who coached their work softball team. They needed someone to play on the team. We suggested S. She and G started dating. They have been married 12 years and have two boys. I was Matron of Honor and D was a Bride's Matron (is that the correct term...she was already married, too). The three of us are still very close __________________

Jun 15th, 2008, 01:26 PM	#12
chessmont Member Location: CA, USA	I had two friends who were the biggest slobs I ever met. Not dirty, just unbelievably messy. I couldn't take going to their places. They both came to a partyat my apt (this was about 1976) and they married a few years later nad have been together ever since. I like to think thank God I saved them from other people, LOL. They were a perfect match!

Jun 15th, 2008, 11:31 PM	#13
claireZk Member	Once was in HS, there was a guy who asked me to set him up with one of my best friends. She was sooo not into him, but he was cute, smart, super nice and he adored her. I knew they'd hit it off if she gave him a chance, so I tricked her into going on a double/group date one night, and five years later they wound up getting married. Another time I was visiting a friend at school and we ran into this guy from one of her classes. I thought he seemed like a great guy and I could tell he was totally into her, but she was hung up on some other loser. I talked the nice guy up like he was Brad Pitt and convinced her to give him her number. They just got married last year! __________________

Jun 16th, 2008, 04:35 PM	#14
Junkenpo Boom, baby! Location: 2500 miles from any continental landmass	these are such fun stories! Keep 'em coming ladies! __________________ Love the animals: God has given them the rudiments of thought and joy untroubled-- Fyodor Dostoyevsky] PONDERING: Damier Pochette Melville, mini pochette, Naviglio; Ivoire Epi Alma; Amarante cles or keyholder...