First Dates and Interviews

So, lately, I've had a few first dates.....and I've had some experience with interviewing as well. I've come to discover how similar they both are. In theory, these first impressions have the potential to lead to a committed relationship. In many instances this proves to be true. We move forward with so little to go on!
First impression, you worry about what to wear, what to say, putting your best foot forward. The questions are usually very surface level questions and most have been asked of you before. On occasion someone might dig a little deeper, but how much can you get out of one conversation? The most you can hope for is getting a good vibe from someone. It's a bit of a leap of faith and is usually based on instinct.
Let's be honest, for the most part, if you got invited on the date, or the interview, your prospect thinks your qualified. Now what they are looking for is a good fit. While I concede that many people go on a couple of dates before phasing into a relationship, and many employers have multiple stages to their interview process-I would argue that the decision is made in that first impression. Dangerous, but true.
For both parties, you have so little to go on. The invited is eager to please and is hopeful that they will find what they are looking for in the invitee. A relationship is formed and then reality sets in. Nobody really keeps it real on a first date or an interview, how can you possibly? Life then happens and all of a sudden you find yourself realizing that this person is different than you thought they were! "I thought you were happy all of the time!" "I didn't know you were going to disagree with me!" Well, it is what it is. Here's hoping you can work through it...but sometimes...the realization leads to a break up. Again, it is what it is. Then you have to start all over again....OR here's hoping that your gut instinct was right-and you found what you were looking for and live happily ever after.
Just for the record, in the spirit of transparency and keeping it real: I do love to laugh and I love to smile and I love a lot of things. I think it's important to work hard....sometimes...I work too hard. I might be what some people call a workaholic...... I also really like people, and people's feelings are important to me. As it turns out, I have bad days sometimes. Sometimes, I don't feel like smiling (...though you can probably trick me into it). So there you have it. Love me or leave me. Good luck in finding what you're looking for!
If you're still looking....or decided that you're not looking...here's a good theme song I have found recently:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UPEkkbVjZk