Dave and BUsters first date?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:woman, 44, here. I'd far prefer this to dinner/the movies.

It's an activity. You get to see how each other reacts to winning/losing. Or you play a ton of Skee-Ball and give all the tickets to some little kid.

Excellent point. Overly competitive man-babies are a dealbreaker for me, so this would be helpful to know up front.

[Anonymous]

I'd like it, as long as it's not during the day when the place is overrun by elementary school kids.

[Anonymous]

I bet the fear sniffing woman at Safeway would like this

[Anonymous]

I'd go. It'll give you great insight into their character. How they handle video games, losing, money, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No. Women here and not ever for me. I would rethink dating you if you suggested this. If you were sure your date is into video games then maybe after the first handful of dates go there.

Women? Are you multiple people or just personalities? Sorry, couldn't resist. I couldn't do it either and I'm a guy. Just not my thing.

[Anonymous]

I'd be wonder if the guy plays videogames in his (or his mom's) basement all day if this was his suggested first date

[Anonymous]

It would be different but it could be a ton of fun. If you walk in and everyone knows him then I’d be very concerned! But if he said “I know this is a crazy idea for a first date......” I’d think why not.

[Anonymous]

Maybe it is an easy out for both if awkward. May not be a bad idea actually vs being trapped at dinner for 2 hours.

[Anonymous]

I went to one on a second date, but not on purpose. The bar we wanted to go to next door was too crowded so we sat at the bar at D n B. It was loud.

[Anonymous]

I don't think I'd like the noise, but I do love skeeball! Fun fun! And I like it as a way to judge the person as a potential partner in action.

[Anonymous]

Sounds fun if neither party is a snob and both are into games and goofing around

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:He is testing you to see how you respond to this sort of suggestion. If it really doesn't sound fun at all to you, then it is probably a good sign that this isn't the right romantic relationship for you. In the sense that it is a screening device, it is a lot better of an idea than some generic meet for coffee date.

That’s what my DH said to me as to one of the reasons why he chose Dave and Busters. Plus it was 5 min from my condo and somewhere he went to quite a bit to have dinner and/or drinks with his best friend from college who lived nearby. He said he doesn’t play video games anymore (we met at age 30 online). I was skeptical about the video game part when I heard it, but sSurprisingly, I have never seen him play video games the 12 years I’ve known him, and everything he said to me back then (best friend really does live nearby etc). Plus everything he’s said throughout my years of being married to him have been the truth. He’s really a straight shooter Boy Scout type. I do have to say that I was more used to first dates being at fancy restaurants or at coffee shops. But I gave this guy a try and he was actually refreshing as to how down to earth and kind he was. Anyway in hindsight, the first date location and stuff we talked about should also have clued me in that he wasn’t that used to eating at fancier settings (say Marcel, Plume). Also that he had visited maybe 3 out of the Washingtonian’s Best 100 restaurants, while I was at around 30-40 back then when we met.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He is testing you to see how you respond to this sort of suggestion. If it really doesn't sound fun at all to you, then it is probably a good sign that this isn't the right romantic relationship for you. In the sense that it is a screening device, it is a lot better of an idea than some generic meet for coffee date.

That’s what my DH said to me as to one of the reasons why he chose Dave and Busters. Plus it was 5 min from my condo and somewhere he went to quite a bit to have dinner and/or drinks with his best friend from college who lived nearby. He said he doesn’t play video games anymore (we met at age 30 online). I was skeptical about the video game part when I heard it, but sSurprisingly, I have never seen him play video games the 12 years I’ve known him, and everything he said to me back then (best friend really does live nearby etc). Plus everything he’s said throughout my years of being married to him have been the truth. He’s really a straight shooter Boy Scout type. I do have to say that I was more used to first dates being at fancy restaurants or at coffee shops. But I gave this guy a try and he was actually refreshing as to how down to earth and kind he was. Anyway in hindsight, the first date location and stuff we talked about should also have clued me in that he wasn’t that used to eating at fancier settings (say Marcel, Plume). Also that he had visited maybe 3 out of the Washingtonian’s Best 100 restaurants, while I was at around 30-40 back then when we met.

wut. breathe lady

[Anonymous]

It's not my idea of a good time. I can think of at least 10 active/engaging things I'd do for a first other than D&B. But, that's me. If this is something you're both into, I could see it working. Minature Golf at Top Golf would be a far better first date place - and they serve food/alcholo.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He is testing you to see how you respond to this sort of suggestion. If it really doesn't sound fun at all to you, then it is probably a good sign that this isn't the right romantic relationship for you. In the sense that it is a screening device, it is a lot better of an idea than some generic meet for coffee date.

That’s what my DH said to me as to one of the reasons why he chose Dave and Busters. Plus it was 5 min from my condo and somewhere he went to quite a bit to have dinner and/or drinks with his best friend from college who lived nearby. He said he doesn’t play video games anymore (we met at age 30 online). I was skeptical about the video game part when I heard it, but sSurprisingly, I have never seen him play video games the 12 years I’ve known him, and everything he said to me back then (best friend really does live nearby etc). Plus everything he’s said throughout my years of being married to him have been the truth. He’s really a straight shooter Boy Scout type. I do have to say that I was more used to first dates being at fancy restaurants or at coffee shops. But I gave this guy a try and he was actually refreshing as to how down to earth and kind he was. Anyway in hindsight, the first date location and stuff we talked about should also have clued me in that he wasn’t that used to eating at fancier settings (say Marcel, Plume). Also that he had visited maybe 3 out of the Washingtonian’s Best 100 restaurants, while I was at around 30-40 back then when we met.

Who gives a F how many of the Best 100 he’s eaten at? You people are idiotic.