‘ I didn’t go in for a kiss in case it made ’ her uncomfortable

SAMSON, 31 VITAL STATISTICS

SINGLE, with no children.

CURRENT ROLE

I WORK in public relations.

WOULD LIKE TO MEET

SOMEONE who is strong, independent and knows her own mind, and who can really make me laugh.

DATING PAST?

I’ve been single since my teens. I’ve dated casually, but I like doing my own thing and I’m not really bothered about settling down unless someone really special comes along.

PRE-DATE NERVES?

YeS, but I tried to channel that into being positive rather than worrying, ‘what if?’

FIRST IMPRESSIONS?

SArA was already waiting at the restaurant when I got there. I saw this really attractive woman wearing a blue and cream outfit and with curly blonde hair. She looked great, with a nice smile. I liked everything about her from the word go. we shook hands loosely — I didn’t want to make her feel uncomfortable by going in for a kiss.

EASY TO TALK TO?

we reALLY seemed to resonate with each other from the moment we started talking. She’s got a degree in marketing and communications so knew a lot about my line of work, and I felt I could chat to her easily about her acting career, too. She’s clearly a woman who has dreams and ambitions.

we both love football — she even plays it locally, while I’m a Manchester United fan. Sara seemed genuinely interested in asking me questions. At times it felt a little like I was in a job interview, but in a good way.

She didn’t give anything away about her past relationships or dating and I didn’t go there either. It didn’t feel like the right time.

Although I got the impression she enjoyed the date, I didn’t want to be so bold as to ask for her number. If she wants to see me again that’s great, but I’ll leave it to her to decide.

EMBARRASSING MOMENTS?

rUNNINg late, I arrived hot and with a dry mouth, which meant I couldn’t get my words out to begin with.

DID SPARKS FLY?

It’S always tricky when you only have a couple of hours.

I really liked her and I think if we met a few more times there might be sparks, but not just yet.

SEE HER AGAIN?

YeS, I’d really like to see her again.

WHAT DO YOU THINK SHE THOUGHT OF YOU?

I’d LIke to think she enjoyed the date but she said she wants to concentrate on her career, not a relationship.

WOULD YOUR FAMILY LIKE HER?

YeS, I think they would like her. If nothing else, she’d make a lovely friend.