Dec 29 2008
Going With My Sister on her Date
So, I had my sister sign up for eHarmony about a month ago, and this Friday she’s going to meet someone. They are meeting at a place about a half hour from us, and she wants me to go with her.
But she has rules.
1) I can’t look at her.
2) I can’t laugh.
3) I can’t make fun of her afterwards.
4) I can’t laugh. (She stressed this point many times)
Honestly, I hope I can follow all of her rules. It’s going to be hard, because I’ll want to pick on her for everything I see her do.
But I’ll be good.
I think.
Considering most people think we’re twins (I don’t see it), I don’t see how this guy won’t recognize me if he happens to see me. Luckily, I’ll be there with my friend and he’ll keep me from exposing my identity. 
Which makes me wonder….has anyone out there also gone with their friends to give them support when meeting someone online? How did it go? Did you have to rescue your friend during the date?
Hmmm, I can’t say that I’ve ever gone with a friend (or relative) on a date…lol. You’ll have to update us on how it went afterward, I can sense a good story coming from this!!
I’m with Angi — this has all the makings of a very, very amusing blog story!
I’ve never gone on a date with a friend to give them support, so I don’t have any good advice to give you. However, as always, I have bad/funny advice to offer.
To help disguise yourself, where sunglasses. Have binoculars with you so you can keep better tabs on what is going on, but if the guy ever looks in your direction just pretend like you were looking at another couple at another table. Finally, periodically shout “speak up (name of your sister’s date)…we can’t hear you.”
You’re welcome.
Sadly I have had a friend around for a first date. I didn’t plan it, and she didn’t stay long, but it happened. I had just started meeting guys from eHarm and was still really nervous about it. On my way to get coffee with this guy, I called my friend to help me calm down and be less stressed. She casually asked where we were meeting and of course I told her. When I arrived at the coffee place about 10 minutes later, I noticed my friend was sounding a little out of breath and I could hear traffic noises. I asked her what she was doing and she said “I’m about a block from that coffee place.” I was horrified at first. I don’t need any extra pressure here and she was supposed to be making me less nervous. After a little negotiation, she ended up just going into the coffee place and letting me know that the guy was in there, how he looked and then she left. Crazy, but it did take some of the pressure off for me.
Angi: Oh don’t worry, I will.
I’m so excited to make fun of - I mean, watch her date. 
Kev: Hmm…binoculars is actually a pretty good idea. What about a tape recorder too, where I happen to place it secretly on the table when I walk by them? I’ll let you know how it goes.
Sarah: I’d be scared to check out my sister’s date before she even saw him. Only because we have such different tastes in men. However, her doing this DOES make me motivated just a little to maybe meet someone on my own from eHarmony.