I’m 6ft 4in, he’s 5ft 3in, so I’m probably too tall for him
ADITYA, 39 VITAL STATISTICS
SINGLE for ten years, no children.
CURRENT ROLE
CUSTOMS service officer.
WOULD LIKE TO MEET
A GOOD, honest bloke with a nice smile who makes others laugh. I don’t like moody men or control freaks. While I enjoy tai chi, I’m also interested in spirituality and I meditate.
MY DATING PAST
I’ve had one serious relationship of about five months, but have been more or less single for about ten years. My mum has been quite ill and I am her part-time carer, so that has made it harder to meet someone. I don’t want to spend the next decade being single, so I’m making more of an effort now.
PRE-DATE NERVES?
I was nervous, mostly because it was my first blind date, although I do tend to get butterflies often.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS?
I arrIved 25 minutes early to have a drink. when James walked in, I liked the look of him immediately. He wore a smart black top and blazer with shiny shoes. He has gorgeous platinum white hair, which I was jealous of. as soon as we shook hands, my nerves eased.
EASY TO TALK TO?
JaMes was well-mannered and funny and I was delighted to discover we share an interest in meditation and spirituality. I am a clairvoyant and he has been studying tarot, so it was great to be able to share our experiences. I also talked about how I work parttime because I care for my mum and he was understanding. as I’m from Birmingham, I asked James all about living in London.
ANY EMBARRASSING MOMENTS?
Not really, thankfully.
DID SPARKS FLY?
I’M 6 ft 4 in and James is 5 ft 3 in, so I’m probably too tall for him. He’s good-looking and we got on well — we both felt like old souls. But there wasn’t a sexual chemistry between us; you just know in your gut, don’t you?
It felt like I was catching up with an old friend. after dinner, we went for a drink and he walked me to the tube. we agreed to keep in touch, which I’m happy about.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO MEET HIM AGAIN?
I wouLd meet up with him. I’m delighted to have made a friend in London who shares my interests.
WHAT DO YOU THINK HE THOUGHT OF YOU?
I tHINk he thought I treated him like a gentleman.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO TAKE HIM HOME TO YOUR FAMILY?
He wouLd get on with my friends and, next time I’m in town, or if he comes to Birmingham, I would go for cocktails with him.