"Dear Diary,

"There was this poll in the newspaper the other day saying more than half of Canadians believe in love at first sight. Is that why speed dating is so popular? You get to meet potential mates in mere minutes. Could that be why so many Edmontonians are jumping on the speed dating train to make that love connection?

"Signed,
Asha"

Click on the "Watch Video" link to get up to speed on a dating trend that may be fast-paced, but can have long-lasting relationship results.

In Thursday's Dating Diaries, we look at matchmaking meetings over lunch. And we go on a 'Meet Market Adventure."

For more speed dating information visit www.eightminutedate.ca or www.edmontondatenight.com.