There were awkward silences, then I dropped food down my shirt

RELATIONSHIP HISTORY?

I’ve been single since July 2018. Although I’ve had six serious relationships, my longest was six months. I’ve never found someone to settle down with. I have a few female friends, but no one to cuddle up to at night.

I’ve done some online dating, but find it’s depressing as it’s hard to know what someone is like until you meet them in real life.

PRE-DATE NERVES?

Yes, as this was my first blind date. I wore a pair of blue trousers and a stripy shirt. I ordered a G&T to help me relax.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS?

Fee was already at the table and, even though she was wearing a nice dress, I wasn’t attracted to her. It felt a bit awkward, but perhaps both of us were nervous.

EASY TO TALK TO?

NoT really! We struggled to find things to chat about. I’ve travelled the world, but Fee isn’t interested in going abroad. I love walking, and have been all over scotland, but she seems to prefer to stay local. We didn’t have much in common, except liking Coronation street and dogs.

We had a laugh about the football, but there wasn’t much banter. We ended up talking about the food, which is never a good sign. she had curry and I had the roast dinner and we seemed to enjoy the food more than one another’s company.

EMBARRASSING MOMENTS?

JusT awkward silences and I dropped food on my shirt.

DID SPARKS FLY?

she was a lovely person, but there was no spark. It’s not her fault as we were mismatched. I’m a flirty person and love going on dates. There was no flirting from Fee and no kiss at the end.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO MEET AGAIN?

No, We didn’t exchange numbers and just made polite farewells.

WHAT DO YOU THINK SHE THOUGHT OF YOU?

she also thought we were mismatched. hopefully, I came across as a nice guy, but maybe too quiet.

WOULD YOUR FAMILY LIKE HER?

she’s a lovely person, but my walking friends would see us as a mismatch. They know I love keeping active. I have female friends and we hang out, and walk and talk, but Fee wouldn’t fit in.