I’d cure her fear of heights by jumping with her out of a plane

DATING PAST?

I was in a happy seven-year relationship, but our lives went separate ways a year ago. It was an amicable enough break-up and we are now friends.

I find dating hard work, though. I have a busy and active lifestyle and I want to be certain that meeting someone wouldn’t affect my four-year-old daughter.

PRE-DATE NERVES? surprIsIngly, yes — I don’t get nervous very often. I think it was because I knew nothing about her. I got fresh food from the butcher’s for our date. I wore my favourite orange top and a pair of comfy shorts.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS?

I was relieved at once, as she was lovely with a great big smile. I think she was wearing a white blouse and her skin was glowing.

EASY TO TALK TO?

I can’t believe she had never watched my favourite movie, top gun, but she promised to rectify that. we also chatted about our children — it’s a lot easier to date another parent.

as for her fear of heights, I think I can cure that by throwing her out of a plane!

I spent eight years in the British army travelling the world, and I served in afghanistan. she told me about her business — it takes bravery to run your own company and I admire that.

EMBARRASSING MOMENTS? tHErE were none, though I did show her my tattoos later in the evening.

DID SPARKS FLY? tHErE was definitely flirting going on. I think we both felt an attraction. Even though it’s not easy to assess a spark online, I’m keen to meet up. I could have chatted to her for hours.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO MEET HER IN PERSON?

DEfInItEly. I’d like to see how it develops. she has a big personality and is funny.

WHAT DO YOU THINK SHE THOUGHT OF YOU? to usE her words, she thought I was funny and good-looking. she might have felt that I’m a bit wild, but hopefully that didn’t put her off.

WOULD YOU INTRODUCE HER TO YOUR FAMILY?

My faMIly are like me, so she’d get on with them.