Would you take a date to your high-school reunion? (spouse, husband, member)
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I'm headed to my 20-year high-school reunion, and I'm turning it into a small vacation after coming into a chunk of disposable income (tax rebate). I'm thinking of asking a guy I know to join me (more as a friend, though we do have a romantic history) as he has family in the area he has not seen in some time, and I thought it would be nice to have a date for the reunion. I won't be bored or lonely, but I can't remember the last time I took a date to a wedding or a reunion or anything of that nature, so I thought it would be a fun change of pace.
My high school was fairly small, and oddly enough, despite being one of the class nerds, I am actually popular at the reunions. The atmosphere isn't really that "clique-y" anymore and everyone is very welcoming to spouses and dates.
I would pay for my date's plane ticket and reunion ticket, and the hotel and rental car would be the same either way. I figure he can join me for the reunion dinner and just do his own thing otherwise (like visit his family) unless he wants to go sightseeing or hiking with me. (We get along well and enjoy similar interests.)
Does this seem totally off the wall? I've heard a lot of people say they would never bring a date to a reunion. But I think it has the potential to be really fun.
I wouldn't want to deal with making the introductions or having to explain who he is, and then babysit him and worry about whether he is having a good time. I can't imagine it would be much fun for a date to sit there while I take a trip down Memory Lane with people he has never seen before and most likely will never see again.
I wouldn't want to be someone's date in that situation, either. As a spouse or long-term partner, sure, because it's a life experience and I would enjoy getting to know his high school buddies. But as a date, especially a casual one, I'd just be bored.
I wouldn't want to deal with making the introductions or having to explain who he is, and then babysit him and worry about whether he is having a good time. I can't imagine it would be much fun for a date to sit there while I take a trip down Memory Lane with people he has never seen before and most likely will never see again.
I wouldn't want to be someone's date in that situation, either. As a spouse or long-term partner, sure, because it's a life experience and I would enjoy getting to know his high school buddies. But as a date, especially a casual one, I'd just be bored.
I agree. At my reunion, my husband sat around awkwardly at the table of friendly albeit unknown to each other spouses the entire night while we classmates ran around the room talking and telling private jokes etc.
Agree - also, you'd run the risk of gossipy or just curious classmates talking about your apparent "romance", and might find yourself offering awkward denials and explanations, both of which might not be what you'd want your friend to overhear. So, unless your friendship turns to something considerably different before the reunion rolls around, go solo.
I would go alone if you are single. You never know, that high school crush that may have been pining for you from afar could be there....Seriously....I wouldn't take a date....A spouse, yes...Date no.
Guess I'm in the minority here. IF the reunion is in a place that would otherwise be fun to visit, why not take a date? It's just a party, after all. Whatever you decide, have a great time!
I wouldn't want to deal with making the introductions or having to explain who he is, and then babysit him and worry about whether he is having a good time. I can't imagine it would be much fun for a date to sit there while I take a trip down Memory Lane with people he has never seen before and most likely will never see again.
I wouldn't want to be someone's date in that situation, either. As a spouse or long-term partner, sure, because it's a life experience and I would enjoy getting to know his high school buddies. But as a date, especially a casual one, I'd just be bored.
My only exception would be that you said you're thinking of turning it into a "vacation". If it's the kind of situation where you're just gonna stop by the reunion for a few minutes and then bail so you're actually flying him in to go out, see things, have dinner, et cetera, that's different.
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....Seriously....I wouldn't take a date....A spouse, yes...Date no.
