OK, so we’ve all been there; bad looks, bad manners, bad attitude…and if you’re really unlucky, all three! I’ve been there many times, but it doesn’t matter how many times; it’s still difficult to handle (and by that I mean – escape!). After all, your dates have feelings, right?

Well that’s debatable. A bad blind date is irritating, inexcusable and it seems to go on forever…and in all honesty – it’s meant to be the person at their best, surely? And if that’s the best they can do, why torture yourself? After all – if he’s that bad, you probably won’t even acknowledge him in the street!

We’ve all been there - a bad blind date is never a good experience

So here’s ten real life examples that I’ve researched (yep – I asked my best girlies and they gave me the juice – and I can guarantee they’re all true). They go from the tame to the mean – but that’s up to you. I’m just throwing some ideas out there to help some fellow sufferers: what you do with the ideas is your call.

Here goes:

1. Get a friend to call, text yourself or even fake being on the phone when he gets back from the toilet. Any of these should end in some drama and apologies and flapping as you gather your stuff and run for the door. Desperate – but preferable, surely?

2. This one’s for the honest types: if you’re not, please skip. Politely tell him that it’s not working for you. It’s you, not him, and you’ve had a bad breakup/recent death in the family/have got bad PMT. A bit lame but, for some, honesty can be the best policy.

3. Text a friend and get them to come and meet you. Make sure they’re loud, brash and downright annoying (or at least have the acting capabilities!). It is important that you let him know she is your BEST friend and you do everything TOGETHER. Await the sharp exit.

Get a friend to come along, make sure they’re really annoying and loud.

4. Feign an allergic reaction. This one can be tricky and needs some mastering but I have it on good authority (my mate Sally!) that you can perfect this. The biggest danger is that he’s the caring sort and insists on accompanying you to the hospital. In this case: just run.

5. Spend your night on the phone. Text, E-mail, phone; just make it known how popular you are and that he’ll never have you all to himself. Plus – you look a bit anal and very stupid. You can let your pride go for a few moments to save a lifetime of grief about that blind date.

Don’t even talk to your date - they’ll get the message

6. Drink. Like a fish. And quicker than him. Of course, it won’t do your health any good, but for seasoned party goers – this one can work. Just don’t fall into the trap of beer goggles or be swayed by him holding your hair as you puke. It will NOT be pretty in the morning!

Drink as much as you physically can throughout the date

7. Flirt with the waiter. Or the barman. Or anyone who is nearby who should be attending to you two on your (less than) wonderful date. Give your number, a wink or even a saucy smile – just make it obvious. Sometimes you’ve got to be cruel to be kind.

Flirt with the waiter, barman or anyone.

8. Ask him if he’s into threesomes – it will get him hooked. Let it go on for a while, then feign horror and state you meant with you and another man. Don’t worry – if he says yes, suggest your ex. Guaranteed to free up the rest of your night.

9. Talk all night about your ex. About all your ex’s. Heck, why not invent some? Make them perfect and everything this guy is not. One friend even went so far as to pretend her ex had arrived and snogged a complete stranger; the bad date left and she got an upgrade!

10. This one is just for the truly mean or desperate. Run away. Wait till he goes to the bar or the loo and get going! This is good for the arrogant and bad mannered types who you feel certain need a lesson. Just make sure his sister’s not your boss first (yes – that really happened).

Run away. Sometimes it’s the best thing to do

What’s happened to you when you’ve been on a blind date? Have you had to climb out the window, pretend to be ill or injured yourself on a mobile phone? Why not comment and let us know!