Blind Date

‘He wanted my number ... but I’m not into men jewellery’ who wear

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

DATING PAST?

I’ve never had a proper long-term relationship. My friends laugh at me because I’m so picky. I’ve been on dates and I know what I want, but many of the relationships I see around me put me off.

I want to meet a man who’s not driven by one thing. I’ve even been insulted and called ugly because I’ve rejected someone, so I’m careful about the kind of man I date.

PRE-DATE NERVES?

I wasn’t nervous, other than wondering whether or not he was going to turn up. I have quite a big personality and wore a bright orange jumpsuit that I’ve always liked. I felt confident and comfortable.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS?

luckIly, hayden was there before

me. on first impression, I thought he was all right-looking, with a lovely smile. I’m not really into men wearing big chains and jewellery, which he was. I gave him a hug — but I knew there wasn’t going to be any romance.

EASY TO TALK TO?

he’s quieter than me and I probably talked too much. I was cracking jokes and being loud and I know I can often intimidate people. But that’s who I am. I like to get straight to the point.

I asked him questions about his family and his hobbies. I don’t feel we have much in common, although we both come from large families of five siblings so we exchanged some stories about that. he tended to ask me the same questions back — but I need someone who will challenge me, with energy to match mine.

EMBARRASSING MOMENTS? not really. DID SPARKS FLY?

there was no flirting from either of us. he’s a lovely, chilled man, but I knew we weren’t attracted to each other — we friend-zoned each other. I usually prefer older men who are more established and confident.

SEE HIM AGAIN?

when we left the restaurant he asked for my number. I’m not sure if he was just being polite. still, if we happened to bump into each other I would definitely speak to him, as I enjoyed his company.

WHAT DO YOU THINK HE THOUGHT OF YOU?

I suspect it was purely platonic. he told me I was good company, even if there wasn’t any chemistry.

WOULD YOUR FAMILY LIKE HIM?

yes, but they’d know he wouldn’t be for me romantically. I need someone who is louder and more confident.

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.