Blind date: ‘I never once attempted to check the football scores’
Ken on Shelley
What have been you hoping for?
An amazing dialog with a view to prospects.
First impressions?
Shelley appeared assured, pleasant and relaxed.
What did you speak about?
Spain, the place Shelley has a home; European tradition; swimming, which we each get pleasure from.
Any awkward moments?
I discussed performing standup comedy as a passion. “Tell me a joke,” Shelley requested. The finest I may give you was, “One of my favourite films is Groundhog Day – I could watch that over and over again.” My try to get better failed after I defined it was the solely joke I may consider that wasn’t about my disastrous relationships.
Good desk manners?
Very a lot so.
How lengthy did you keep on the name?
We had an ideal rapport; our two hours handed rapidly. I never once attempted to check the rating of the Spurs v Liverpool match.
Best factor about Shelley?
Great power, optimistic and interesting. She is aware of what she needs out of life.
Would you introduce her to your folks?
Yes, and to my grown-up children. They would all give a giant thumbs up.
Describe Shelley in three phrases?
Attractive, charming, energetic.
What do you assume she product of you?
She most likely thought I used to be the most good-looking, charming, humorous and clever man she’d ever met. I’m glad I never bought spherical to mentioning my ardour for constructing Airfix kits.
Any connection points?
No, I paid my web supplier’s invoice this month.
And… did you swap numbers?
We did.
How did the name finish?
When my teenage son texted me “what’s for dinner?”, a comparatively lengthy dialog for him.
If you may change one factor about the night, what wouldn’t it be?
Meeting in individual would have been superior.
Marks out of 10?
9. That’s prime marks from me, I never give 10 to something.
Would you meet once more?
Definitely.
Q&AWant to be in Blind date?
Blind date is Guardian Weekend journal’s courting column: each week, two
strangers are paired up for dinner and drinks, after which spill the beans
to us, answering a set of questions. This runs, with {a photograph} we
take of every dater earlier than the date, in Guardian Weekend journal (in the
UK) and on-line at theguardian.com each Saturday. It’s been working since 2009 – you possibly can read all about how we put it together here.
What questions will I be requested?
We
ask about age, location, occupation, hobbies, pursuits and the sort of
individual you’re looking to meet. If you don’t assume these questions
cowl all the pieces you prefer to to know, inform us what’s in your thoughts.
Can I select who I match with?
No,
it’s a blind date! But we do ask you a bit about your pursuits,
preferences, and so on – the extra you inform us, the higher the match is probably going
to be.
Can I decide the {photograph}?
No, however don’t fret: we’ll select the nicest ones.
What private particulars will seem?
Your first title, job and age.
How ought to I reply?
Honestly
however respectfully. Be aware of the way it will learn to your date, and that
Blind date reaches a big viewers, in print and on-line.
Will I see the different individual’s solutions?
No. We could edit yours and theirs for a spread of causes, together with size, and we could ask you for extra particulars.
Will you discover me The One?
We’ll strive! Marriage! Babies!
Can I do it in my residence city?
Only if it’s in the UK. Many of our candidates dwell in London, however we might love to hear from folks dwelling elsewhere.
How to apply
Email [email protected]
Shelley on Ken
What have been you hoping for?
A stimulating lockdown dialog with somebody totally different.
First impressions?
Well introduced, simply as I might anticipate from a European gross sales director.
What did you speak about?
The lockdown and its impression on us, household, work, our journey experiences, meals, hobbies, earlier marriages.
Any awkward moments?
Only barely at the starting, after we each confessed we have been a bit nervous. A glass of wine helped with that!
Good desk manners?
Yes.
How lengthy did you keep on the name?
Two hours.
Best factor about Ken?
Very simple to speak to and outgoing.
Would you introduce him to your folks?
Yes, no downside. I believe he would maintain his personal.
Describe Ken in three phrases?
Sensitive, adventurous, on the brink of one thing new?
What do you assume he product of you?
That I’d had an fascinating life, was inquisitive and (hopefully) enjoyable to be with.
Any connection points?
Occasionally Ken would freeze after which the display would disappear for some time, however he all the time got here again.
And… did you swap numbers?
Yes.
How did the name finish?
Ken had to make some meals for his youngest son who was coming to keep, so I urged we swap numbers and keep it up at a later date.
If you may change one factor about the night, what wouldn’t it be?
Nothing, actually. Two hours for our first dialog was nearly proper.
Marks out of 10?
A strong 8.
Would you meet once more?
Yes, I might.
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