‘ I thought she might be flirting with me, but I could be wrong ’

DATING PAST?

I’ve been single for four months. My longest relationship lasted nine years. I’ve done a bit of online dating, but I was cheated on in the past, so don’t allow myself to fall too deeply.

PRE-DATE NERVES?

I wasn’t nervous. I dressed up in a suit and was looking forward to the date. I have a certain look and wear jewellery, although I know not everyone likes that.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS?

I IMMedIately saw that she wasn’t my type. My celebrity crush would be ariana Grande. shirley was really friendly, though, and gave me a hug. she was wearing a jumpsuit and had obviously made an effort so it was a shame I knew I didn’t feel an attraction to her.

EASY TO TALK TO?

shIrley talked quite a bit, but I didn’t mind that. there’s nothing worse than a date with lots of silences. she was good company, and we chatted about our family and work. It never once felt awkward and we laughed a lot. But we didn’t find anything that we both jumped at, that we are both into or could connect on. despite that, I still thought she was bubbly and interesting.

EMBARRASSING MOMENTS?

none, it was an easy date. I’m not easily embarrassed.

DID SPARKS FLY?

there was no chemistry, although I thought she might be flirting with me. But, then, she’s so friendly I could be wrong.

I was surprised when she asked for my phone number and suggested another date. I took her number instead, but I don’t see the point in meeting up again as there would be no romantic connection on my part, sadly.

SEE HER AGAIN?

I don’t think so. But she’s good company so if we met on a night out, I’m sure we would enjoy a good chat.

WHAT DO YOU THINK SHE THOUGHT OF YOU?

I’M not sure. I think she’s open and friendly and she did ask for my number, but I don’t know if she was really interested. I certainly didn’t feel we had a spark, and I wasn’t flirting with her.

WOULD YOUR FRIENDS LIKE HER?

hMM, maybe — but we’re very different people. they would like the fact she’s so friendly, though.