BLIND DATE: So what happened on the date so bad that he said she was ‘nice’… and she cried on the way home?
Every week, FEMAIL asks two singletons to report again from their blind date.
This time it is the flip of Kat, a 36-year-old private assistant, and life coach Alex, 37.
Read on to seek out out precisely why Cupid’s arrow did not strike…
Kat, 36
Private private assistant.
Dating Past?
I was in a six-year relationship that ended final summer season.
Kat, 36, is a personal private assistant who’s on the lookout for somebody dependable and reliable, with an excellent sense of humour
Pre-Date Nerves?
I wasn’t nervous in any respect about it. I simply needed to take pleasure in the expertise.
First Impressions?
When I walked in, I knew Alex was not my sort. There was nothing notably about his bodily look that put me off, he simply didn’t look… thrilling sufficient for me and I don’t actually know why. But I belief my instincts.
Easy To Talk To?
I’m afraid it felt like an interview. One of the first issues he needed to speak about was politics and Brexit, and that’s not a topic for a primary date. He then requested me about my financial savings and investments, which I don’t even focus on with my buddies. I obtained the feeling he wasn’t there to fulfill a possible new accomplice and isn’t used to having conversations with girls.
Embarrassing Moments?
He stored burping all through the meal, which I actually didn’t like.
Kat was in a six-year relationship that ended final summer season
Did sparks fly?
No, in no way. After about an hour and a half, he introduced he was going to ask for the invoice as he had a pal close by he was going to fulfill. It was bizarre; I felt like I was being ‘dismissed’ from the interview so I obtained as much as go away.
It was such an abrupt way to finish issues that I burst into tears on the way house, regardless that I knew there was no actual connection.
See him once more?
No, I cannot be seeing him once more.
What do you assume he considered you?
I believe he thought I was engaging as he said: ‘You look great,’ and ‘I like your top,’ (although I was sporting a costume). He needed my quantity and requested me for it at the finish of the date, not as a result of I believe he needed to remain in contact however as a result of he needed to ship me some hyperlinks to his enterprise.
I gave it to him to be well mannered, however I obtained the feeling he knew I wasn’t enthusiastic about him.
Would your loved ones like him?
They’re by no means going to fulfill, however no, they wouldn’t have any of the identical pursuits.
Alex, 37
Personal coach and life coach.
Dating Past?
I’ve been single since earlier than the pandemic. Before that, I had a few relationships — one was for six years and one for 4 years — in addition to just a few different on-and-off relationships.
Alex, 37, is a private coach and life coach who’s on the lookout for somebody into their health, who enjoys serving to others, and he prefers girls with lengthy hair
Pre-Date Nerves?
I was apprehensive; a blind date is out of my consolation zone.
First Impressions?
Kat was well-dressed, though I can’t keep in mind her outfit. But as quickly as she got here in the direction of me, I simply knew I wasn’t drawn to her. She was engaging, however there was one thing about the way she held herself. It’s onerous to pinpoint, however she appeared so nervous.
Easy To Talk To?
Yes, she was beautiful. We had just a few issues in widespread. She likes her health and I’m a private coach.
We chatted about her childhood rising up in the Czech Republic. Kat used to work with younger folks — a youngsters’s therapist — however she said she didn’t essentially wish to have youngsters of her personal.
I informed her I’ve been serving to with a brand new start-up for kids with suicidal ideas, and might inform she had a number of empathy.
We talked about psychological well being and she actually started to come back out of her shell, however it was too late by then. We had each agreed we didn’t need one other drink, so the date got here to a pure finish.
Alex has been single since earlier than the pandemic. Before that, he had a few relationships — one was for six years and one for 4 years — in addition to just a few different on-and-off relationships
Embarrassing Moments?
The first 15 minutes had been barely awkward as a result of she is vegan and couldn’t discover a dish on the menu she preferred.
Did sparks fly?
No. I hate the phrase ‘nice’, however that’s all she was for me. There was no chemistry however she was a really respectable, good particular person.
See her once more?
We did swap numbers, after she supplied her quantity to me, however I’m undecided we’ll keep in contact. Still, I’m going to message her. I had supplied to ship her some hyperlinks a couple of movie we’d talked about and the start-up I’m working on.
What do you assume she considered you?
I believe she felt there was no connection. But she appeared to heat to me in the direction of the finish; she’d most likely say I was nice and enjoyable.
Would your loved ones like her?
Yes, she got here throughout as very caring, however maybe not proper for me.
KAT’s Verdict: 2/10
LIKED? I actually preferred the starter.
REGRETS? No, it received’t put me off relationship.
COFFEE OR CAB? Cab.
ALEX’s Verdict: 6/10
LIKED? Hearing from somebody with a distinct perspective.
REGRETS? No regrets.
COFFEE OR CAB? Coffee.
