Dave and BUsters first date?

[Anonymous]

Our first date was at Game Works, same concept as D&B. It was really fun and we just hit our 20th wedding anniversary.

[Anonymous]

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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.

Who cares about going to D&B on a first date?

[Anonymous]

Sounds fun. Gives you an activity that still allows you to talk.

[Anonymous]

I think it's a great idea as a second activity for the night after dinner. At that point you've had a good meal, a couple of drinks, and now it's time for fun and some flirting. And hopefully by that point in the night it's an older crowd.

I don't think it works as well for the only activity for the night.

[Anonymous]

I agree with the other posters that it can be compatibility screening. I’m not 100% sure I would be up for it in my 40’s but would have had no issues in my 20’s or 30’s as a first date. I feel like it isn’t as casual as coffee but not so defined/formal as dinner. I enjoy Dave and Busters even though I’m not good at or into video gaming.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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

Seriously? There are people that do this? I think the guy is totally normal. Most guys just think food is fuel. To most guys, Fancy restaurants are for special occasions and are too stuffy to relax in. Parking is typically a nightmare. The whole experience is generally frustrating to most guys.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Fancy restaurants are for special occasions and are too stuffy to relax in. Parking is typically a nightmare. The whole experience is generally frustrating to most guys.

Truth. Everything seems a lot more forced at fancy restaurants. There's obviously a lot of room on the spectrum between Dave & Busters on the one end & fancy restaurant on the other, but of the two DB seems like the better option.