"They wouldn't be a good match - she's too much for him"
"They would get along perfectly, I know it!"
"You really need to meet her, she's definitely your type!"
"Him, with her? Can't happen."
Bull. Crap.
I'm sick of people assuming they know someone well enough to make these calls. Their knowledge is so superficial it's laughable. They have only seen the person in a subdued setting under predictably boring circumstances. Character is never so easily revealed. These observers don't actually know the person they are referencing Honestly, when we don't know ourselves well enough to make an accurate assertion, how could a minimally invested friend even attempt?
One would think that after so many surprises like "They're together!? I didn't see that coming!" we would be a little more open minded about the possibilities around us. Just because a someone is quiet and seemingly agreeable does not mean they lack strength of character, or the skills necessary to enjoyably handle a "high caliber" date.
I think we would all be astounded to see the true natures of the people around us, because right now all we see is a carefully crafted cover, hiding its true contents from our passing glances. So instead of assuming so much, let's acknowledge that we don't actually know, but are open to finding out.
