‘He loves cruises, but I couldn’t think worse!’ of anything

RELATIONSHIP HISTORY

I was with my daughter’s father for 17 years. we divorced many years ago when we grew apart. I then had an eight-year relationship which ended in 2018. since then, I haven’t seen anyone new. this was my first date in 11 years.

PRE-DATE NERVES?

I’m not a nervous type. I was more anxious about travelling to the date by train. I’m a country bumpkin who drives everywhere, not a london gal. I wore a smart suede skirt, a polo-neck jumper, long black boots and a scarf.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS?

tony is a nice man, and was warm and friendly. I didn’t feel an immediate attraction, but we shook hands and started chatting. If you looked at all my ex-partners I don’t seem to have a type, but I knew quickly there wasn’t a spark. you can never explain why. I just know.

EASY TO TALK TO?

we had a lovely date and kept the conversation light. we didn’t get into past relationships, but talked about our daughters and travels. he is clearly a family man and we chatted about raising girls.

we have both been to australia, although he made me laugh because he loves cruises and I couldn’t think of anything worse. we also both love to keep active. I’ve lost several stone over the past two years and tony also likes to run. I walk as much as I can and use an exercise bike.

EMBARRASSING MOMENTS?

none at all.

DID SPARKS FLY?

I dIdn’t feel there was any chemistry, but tony was lovely to talk to. near the end of the meal,

tony asked me if I would like to meet up again, and I told him honestly I didn’t feel there was any chance of romance.

that said, we swapped numbers because I would like to find out if tony meets someone. I think tony would make a lovely partner. the date has boosted my confidence.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO MEET AGAIN?

no, I think we’d both do better to find someone we can have a relationship with. I wish him well.

WHAT DO YOU THINK HE THOUGHT OF YOU?

we had a lovely time and are mature enough to know there is no issue if the spark isn’t there.

WOULD YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS LIKE HIM?

If I had wanted to be in a romantic relationship with tony, my family

and friends would welcome him.