BONNIE, 47
Single. Two adult children and a 12-year-old son. Three grandchildren.
Past quotes
My first relationship lasted 13 years. Then I was single for five years, followed by a five-year relationship. For the past three years, I’ve been too busy to date.
Pre-date nerves?
My stomach was upset. On his application, my appointment said he had a grade 2 brain tumor that had been operated on twice and was under control.
I told myself, “God only gives you what you can handle,” so I went to the appointment curious but with an open mind.
Bonnie (pictured), 47, is single with two adult children and a 12-year-old son. She also has three grandchildren.
First impressions?
Stuart has beautiful and striking blue eyes. He physically isn’t my usual type (I tend to prefer the athletic type), but looks alone don’t get me anywhere.
I got up and I could see that Stuart was a little nervous, so I gave him a hug and made way for him to give him a friendly European kiss on each cheek.
I needed to go to the bathroom but I didn’t want to end a magical connection.
Easy to talk to?
Stuart explained to me that his brain tumor was discovered two years ago and told me how brilliantly his children have handled it.
They are doing very well. She made me laugh when she explained to me that her daughter had stuck sticky notes on items in her house that said, ‘This will be mine when you die.’
We laughed about it, since I like that kind of dark humor too.
Embarrassing moments?
Not really, except that I spent a lot of the date needing to go to the bathroom. I kept putting it off because I was having such a good time with Stuart.
Did sparks fly?
I’m a natural flirt and there was a lot of that going on. The emotional chemistry was there. Nowadays, lust can come after love.
Bonnie, a licensed nutrition caregiver, is looking for a loyal, attentive and traditional gentleman.
See it again?
Yes, next week. I asked the universe for this kind of guy: an adult who makes me feel good about myself and treats me well. That’s exactly what I have in Stuart.
What do you think he thought of you?
Stuart liked her, he was excited about the date. I could have spent the whole day with him.
Would your friends like it?
A friend was surprised when I showed her Stuart’s photo, but I think he has a warm, friendly face and that’s all that matters.
ESTUART, 48
Single. 19 year old daughter and 17 year old son.
Past quotes
I was married for 13 years. We were together for 17 years, but things ended badly. I’ve dated on and off since then, but no one has burst my “single bubble.”
I am also the proud owner of a grade 2 brain tumor; After two successful operations, I have no symptoms and am under observation.
However, I will not let this affect my life; It has given me more drive to live it to the fullest.
Stuart (pictured), 48, is single with a 19-year-old daughter and 17-year-old son. While he has dated on and off since his marriage broke down, no one has burst his “single bubble”.
Pre-date nerves?
My only nerves were around ‘what if I like her?’ as that could change my life.
First impressions?
Wow! Where to start? Well, Bonnie is very beautiful. She is blonde with bright aquamarine blue eyes and a very welcoming smile. When I told her how stunning she looked, she laughed.
Some women are strange about my brain tumor; she was not there
Easy to talk to?
Yes, it is easier to say what we don’t say. Bonnie is an enthusiastic high-five girl. She made a good four or five when we agreed on something.
Both of our sons play rugby, so we chat about that. Some women get upset when I talk about my brain tumor, but Bonnie didn’t seem intimidated.
Embarrassing moments?
No, fortunately I didn’t fall, I didn’t get the wrong name or go to the wrong table.
Did sparks fly?
We were flirting: some laughter and glances. The date ended with a kiss on the lips. We couldn’t do anything else because we were in a subway station.
See her again?
Yes. At first, Bonnie was nervous because I lived in Leeds. But I’m in London for meetings most weeks. She was happy with that.
Stuart, a sales director for a toilet paper company, is looking for a confident woman who enjoys life.
What do you think she thought of you?
Bonnie was probably surprised. She said her friend had been on a blind date and gave the experience a 2/10.
Would your family and friends like it?
Yes, I suspect the verdict will be “finally.” She is cheerful, confident and looks like a million dollars.
BONNIE VERDICT: 9/10
APPRECIATED? Stuart is an old-fashioned gentleman.
REGRETS? None at all.
COFFEE OR TAXI? Coffee.
STUART VERDICT: 10/10
APPRECIATED? Bonnie is chatting.
REGRETS? We didn’t take a selfie.
COFFEE OR TAXI? Coffee.