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Every week, FEMAIL asks two singles to report on their blind date.
This time it’s the turn of Kat, a 36-year-old personal assistant, and life coach Alex, 37.
Read on to find out exactly why Cupid’s arrow missed the mark…
Katie, 36
Private personal assistant.
Past dates?
I was in a six-year relationship that ended last summer.
Kat, 36, is a private personal assistant looking for someone reliable and trustworthy, with a good sense of humor.
Pre-date nerves?
I wasn’t nervous about it at all. He just wanted to enjoy the experience.
First impressions?
When I walked in, I knew Alex wasn’t my type. There was nothing particularly about his physical appearance that put me off, he just didn’t seem… exciting enough to me and I really don’t know why. But I trust my instincts.
Easy to talk to?
I’m afraid it felt like an interview. One of the first things I wanted to talk about was politics and Brexit, and that’s not a topic for a first date. Then he asked me about my savings and investments, which I don’t even talk about with my friends. I had the feeling that he was not there to meet a potential new partner and is not used to having conversations with women.
Embarrassing moments?
He kept burping throughout the meal, which I really didn’t like.
Kat was in a six-year relationship that ended last summer.
Did sparks fly?
Not at all. After about an hour and a half, she announced that she was going to ask for the bill because she had a friend nearby who she was meeting. It was strange; I felt like I was being “fired” from the interview, so I got up to leave.
It was such an abrupt way to end things that I burst into tears on the way home, even though I knew there was no real connection.
See it again?
No, I won’t see him again.
What do you think he thought of you?
I think he thought I was attractive when he said, “You look great” and “I like your blouse” (even though I was wearing a dress). She wanted my number and she asked me for it at the end of the date, not because I think she wanted to keep in touch but because she wanted to send me some links to her business.
I gave it to him out of courtesy, but I had the feeling he knew I wasn’t interested in him.
Would your family like it?
They will never meet, but no, they would not have the same interests.
Alex, 37 years old
Personal trainer and life coach.
Past dates?
I have been single since before the pandemic. Before that, I had a couple of relationships (one was six years and one was four years), as well as a few other on-and-off relationships.
Alex, 37, is a personal trainer and life coach looking for someone who is interested in their fitness, who likes helping others and prefers women with long hair.
Pre-date nerves?
I was worried; A blind date is out of my comfort zone.
First impressions?
Kat was well dressed, although I don’t remember her outfit. But as soon as she came to me, I knew I wasn’t attracted to her. She was attractive, but there was something about the way she carried herself. It’s hard to pinpoint, but she seemed very nervous.
Easy to talk to?
Yes, she was lovely. We had some things in common. She likes her fitness and I am a personal trainer.
We chatted about his childhood in the Czech Republic. Kat used to work with young people (as a child therapist), but she said she didn’t necessarily want to have her own children.
I told him I’d been helping with a startup for kids with suicidal thoughts, and I could tell he had a lot of empathy.
We talked about mental health and she really started to come out of her shell, but it was too late. We had both agreed that we didn’t want another drink, so the date came to its natural end.
Alex has been single since before the pandemic. Before that, he had a couple of relationships (one for six years and one for four years), as well as a few other on-and-off relationships.
Embarrassing moments?
The first 15 minutes were a little awkward because she is vegan and couldn’t find a dish on the menu that she liked.
Did sparks fly?
No. I hate the word “nice,” but that’s all she was to me. There was no chemistry but she was a very decent and nice person.
See her again?
We exchanged numbers after she offered me her number, but I’m not sure we’ll stay in touch. Still, I’ll send him a message. I offered to send him some links about a movie we’d talked about and the new company I’m working on.
What do you think she thought of you?
I think she felt there was no connection. But she seemed to sympathize with me towards the end; she would probably say that I’m nice and fun.
Would your family like it?
Yes, she was very loving, but maybe she’s not the right one for me.
KAT Verdict: 2/10
APPRECIATED? I really liked the starter.
REGRETS? No, that won’t deter me from dating.
COFFEE OR TAXI? Cab.
ALEX Verdict: 6/10
APPRECIATED? Listen to someone with a different perspective.
REGRETS? No regrets.
COFFEE OR TAXI? Coffee.