Every week, FEMAIL asks two singletons to report back from 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 failed to strike…
Kat, 36
Private personal assistant.
Dating Past?
I was in a six-year relationship that ended last summer.
Kat, 36, is a private personal assistant who is looking for someone reliable and trustworthy, with a good sense of humour
Pre-Date Nerves?
I wasn’t nervous at all about it. I just wanted to enjoy the experience.
First Impressions?
When I walked in, I knew Alex was not my type. There was nothing particularly about his physical appearance that put me off, he just didn’t look… exciting enough for me and I don’t really know why. But I trust my instincts.
Easy To Talk To?
I’m afraid it felt like an interview. One of the first things he wanted to talk about was politics and Brexit, and that’s not a subject for a first date. He then asked me about my savings and investments, which I don’t even discuss with my friends. I got the feeling he wasn’t there to meet a potential new partner and isn’t 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?
No, not at all. After about an hour and a half, he announced he was going to ask for the bill as he had a friend nearby he was going to meet. It was weird; I felt like I was being ‘dismissed’ 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 him again?
No, I will not be seeing him again.
What do you think he thought of you?
I think he thought I was attractive as he said: ‘You look great,’ and ‘I like your top,’ (though I was wearing a dress). He wanted my number and asked me for it at the end of the date, not because I think he wanted to stay in touch but because he wanted to send me some links to his business.
I gave it to him to be polite, but I got the feeling he knew I wasn’t interested in him.
Would your family like him?
They’re never going to meet, but no, they wouldn’t have any of the same interests.
Alex, 37
Personal trainer and life coach.
Dating Past?
I’ve been single since before the pandemic. Before that, I had a couple of relationships — one was for six years and one for four years — as well as a few other on-and-off relationships.
Alex, 37, is a personal trainer and life coach who is looking for someone into their fitness, who enjoys helping others, and he prefers women with long hair
Pre-Date Nerves?
I was apprehensive; a blind date is out of my comfort zone.
First Impressions?
Kat was well-dressed, although I can’t remember her outfit. But as soon as she came towards me, I just knew I wasn’t attracted to her. She was attractive, but there was something about the way she held herself. It’s hard to pinpoint, but she seemed so nervous.
Easy To Talk To?
Yes, she was lovely. We had a few things in common. She likes her fitness and I’m a personal trainer.
We chatted about her childhood growing up in the Czech Republic. Kat used to work with young people — a children’s therapist — but she said she didn’t necessarily want to have kids of her own.
I told her I have been helping with a new start-up for children with suicidal thoughts, and could tell she had lots of empathy.
We talked about mental health and she really began to come out of her shell, but it was too late by then. We had both agreed we didn’t want another drink, so the date came to a natural end.
Alex has been single since before the pandemic. Before that, he had a couple of relationships — one was 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 slightly awkward because she is vegan and couldn’t find a dish on the menu she liked.
Did sparks fly?
No. I hate the word ‘nice’, but that’s all she was for me. There was no chemistry but she was a very decent, nice person.
See her again?
We did swap numbers, after she offered her number to me, but I’m not sure we’ll stay in touch. Still, I am going to message her. I had offered to send her some links about a film we’d talked about and the start-up I’m working on.
What do you think she thought of you?
I think she felt there was no connection. But she seemed to warm to me towards the end; she’d probably say I was pleasant and fun.
Would your family like her?
Yes, she came across as very caring, but perhaps not right for me.
KAT’s Verdict: 2/10
LIKED? I really liked the starter.
REGRETS? No, it won’t put me off dating.
COFFEE OR CAB? Cab.
ALEX’s Verdict: 6/10
LIKED? Hearing from someone with a different perspective.
REGRETS? No regrets.
COFFEE OR CAB? Coffee.
Laura Adams is a tech enthusiast residing in the UK. Her articles cover the latest technological innovations, from AI to consumer gadgets, providing readers with a glimpse into the future of technology.
