I’m not sure about taking on a woman with so many kids

DATING PAST?

I’VE had five serious relationships in my life. I was also in an arranged marriage set up by my family. It fell apart instantly because we were a mismatch and only had two months from first meeting to our wedding.

since then, I’ve focused on my career and travelling.

PRE-DATE NERVES?

I WAS nervous but happy. a blind date appealed because it’s so hard to spot someone attractive and then actually approach them. By the time I’ve made the decision to go for it, the moment has gone.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS?

REBECCA is very bright — literally! she was wearing a fiery red trouser suit and has striking blonde hair.

I thought she was very pretty and friendly. we greeted one another with a handshake — the restaurant was busy so there was no room to edge around the table to give her a hug.

EASY TO TALK TO?

YES. she felt comfortable enough to talk about her ex. rebecca is a busy mum with a passion for her business. she made it clear that, for her, attraction comes in the first few seconds. If she doesn’t feel it, then she isn’t interested. It doesn’t give us introverts much of a chance. we also talked about our reading habits. rebecca is a fan of the detective genre and enjoys losing herself in a different world. I told her about reading The Hobbit at a young age. It blew my mind.

EMBARRASSING MOMENTS?

NO, ALTHOUGH a bottle of wine fell off the table next to us. The waiter had quick reflexes, though, and caught it.

DID SPARKS FLY?

NO, THE date was more of a meeting of minds. also rebecca has three children. I’d like to have children with the right person, but we’d need a strong connection if I was to take on a woman with so many.

SEE HER AGAIN?

YES. we were together for almost three hours and parted with a hug. I’d be happy to meet her for a drink.

WHAT DO YOU THINK SHE THOUGHT OF YOU?

THAT I am a good person, easy to talk to and someone she can have fun with.

WOULD YOUR FAMILY LIKE HER?

MY MUM reserves judgment until she knows a woman’s intentions. But she’d like that rebecca is so positive.