ABUJA – Some residents of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Wednesday expressed their disdain for blind date, while others say “it is worth trying’’.
A cross section of some respondents interviewed by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) said that “blind dates may have some bad sides but the risk is worth taking.’’
While others are of the opinion that it should not be encouraged because the disadvantages outweighs the advantages.
Miss Chioma Agaba, a student of Enugu State University told NAN that blind date could given a trial.
She said that as far as there would be proper communication, true love and genuine reasons for them to be together, “why not give it a benefit of doubt because there is no harm in trying.’’
“Blind date shouldn’t be a barrier for people to find happiness and to love, there is no big deal in it.’’
Agada said that blind date should be seen as a normal relationship and negative thoughts should be avoided that could cause more harm than good.
Mrs Ebere Okoro, a housewife was against blind date, saying that the risks far outweighed the benefits.
“It is too risky. I cannot try it and I will not encourage my children to be involved in it either,’’ she said.
Mr Okechukwu Amadi, a businessman said that he could attempt to do it and would cope with the negative effect.
“Love is a strong affection between two people and if that affection is there, it automatically means that the relationship is good to go.’’
Mrs Oluchi Nwankwo, a banker said that she would not even think of it not to talk of practising it.
“It is not advisable for one to engage in it because it has a lot of disadvantages.
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Listing some of the disadvantages, she said that lack of trust, lack of intimacy, lack of love and infidelity between the two parties could affect it.
Miss Esther Ogbaje, a public servant, said that she could give it a trial.
“Yes, I don’t have a problem with it because it could be very adventurous sometimes.
“Blind date is fun because you don’t have an idea of what you are expecting to see, it is exciting and fun.
“I know a friend who is happily married today through that kind of arrangement and she is blessed with her beautiful children,’’ she said. (NAN)