I did worry she was rather out of my league
ALEX, 37
VITAL STATISTICS
SINGLE for a few months. CURRENT ROLE
MATURE student.
WOULD LIKE TO MEET
SOMEONE who is fun, loving and easy to get on with, who enjoys cosy nights in and being taken on random adventures.
MY DATING PAST?
I have been in one seven-year relationship and I lived with my last partner for more than a year before we split up a few months ago. It knocked my confidence a bit, so I thought a blind date would be a good way to start again.
PRE-DATE NERVES?
I was a little more nervous than I had expected to be, which was made worse when I was sat at the table, trying to guess who was my date.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS?
I was impressed when Rachel strode into the restaurant confidently. she lit up the room and wore a lacy black top that showed off her fabulous figure. It wasn’t just my head she turned, I noticed several guys look up at her. I couldn’t help but wonder if she was out of my league.
EASY TO TALK TO?
I thInk I was talking more than Rachel because she had finished her starter while I was still eating mine. we talked about our passions; mine are football and reading, and hers are horseriding and netball. she seemed supportive of the fact that, after my dad died, I gave up a 20-year career in finance to go back to university.
EMBARRASSING MOMENTS?
thankfully I avoided doing anything stupid, like pouring my wine over my date.
DID SPARKS FLY?
I suspect Rachel would say I’m not her type, although I did feel there might have been some signs of flirting nearer the end.
Rachel is beautiful inside and out. however, I’m aware we live quite far apart. I’m based in Middlesbrough and Rachel lives in Bury, so the distance would make things difficult.
DID YOU KISS?
Rachel was catching a taxi, so I walked her outside and gave her a hug, and we swapped numbers. I might have suggested a kiss, but I would never take that step unless I was sure.
WHAT DO YOU THINK SHE THOUGHT OF YOU?
Rachel told me I looked like her celebrity crush, the actor Jamie Dornan, and said I was ‘lovely’. from experience, the latter comes with the notion that you’re not boyfriend material.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO TAKE HER HOME TO YOUR FAMILY?
aBsolutely, she would get on with anyone.