Setting up friends: what are the rules?

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If you’re like me, then you want everyone to be as blissfully happy in a relationship as you are. I know how much joy I get from my relationship. I live with my boyfriend and every night is like a sleepover with my best friend! He’s brought out the best sides of me, and pushed me to thrive in areas that I was afraid to explore before. So, naturally, I want the friends whom I love and respect to enjoy a similar experience. I love love. Okay—I said it. I’m always trying to play matchmaker, like some endearing but pushy grandmother (but I’m much younger). I actually have completed a few successful setups. I’ve also made some mistakes in my earlier days of matchmaking—mistakes that not only didn’t result in a love connection but also put a strain on my relationship with those friends. So when it comes to setting up friends, here are the rules.

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Don’t surprise them

Don’t just invite two of your single friends over for dinner—just you and them—and mysteriously find yourself so busy that you have to go into your office and leave them alone for an hour. Neither of them knew they were going on a date that night and weren’t prepared.