Blind date: ‘We didn’t talk about star signs, which is rare for London gays’

Adam, 26 (left), assistant museum curator, meets Bron, 29, information reporter

Adam (left) on Bron

What had been you hoping for?
I strive to not have any expectations, however I used to be excited and intrigued.

First impressions?
I favored his jacket lots, and a giant messy fringe is at all times enjoyable.

What did you speak about?
Dwelling in different international locations whereas at college. The strangeness of being queer when a whole lot of our straight associates are beginning to attain these “settled” milestones like marriage, homes and youngsters. We didn’t speak about star indicators, which I’m tempted to say is uncommon for London gays.

Most awkward second?
At one level, my cocktail went down the unsuitable method so I used to be struggling to look attentive whereas low-key choking.

Good desk manners?
Impeccable, contemplating we had been sharing Mexican – hardly the simplest meals to eat gracefully.

Smartest thing about Bron?
He was an awesome conversationalist. I had a good time having fun with all of the tangents the night went on.

Would you introduce Bron to your pals?
Sure.

Describe Bron in three phrases.
Energetic, attentive, heat.

What do you assume Bron manufactured from you?
He was good at asking me questions, so I ponder if I talked about myself an excessive amount of.

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to us, answering a set of questions. This runs, with a photograph we
take of every dater earlier than the date, in Saturday journal (within the
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We
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Can I select who I match with?
No,
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preferences, and many others – 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.

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Your first identify, job and age.

How ought to I reply?
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Will I see the opposite individual’s solutions?
No. We might edit yours and theirs for a variety of causes, together with size, and we might ask you for extra particulars.

Will you discover me The One?
We’ll strive! Marriage! Infants!

Can I do it in my house city?
Provided that it’s within the UK. A lot of our candidates dwell in London, however we might love to listen to from individuals residing elsewhere.

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Was this beneficial?

Thanks on your suggestions.

Did you go on someplace?
Sadly not, which was my fault for making early next-morning plans.

And … did you kiss?
Very briefly.

For those who may change one factor in regards to the night what would it not be?
It could have undoubtedly been good to seize one other drink.

Marks out of 10?
8.

Would you meet once more?
Sure undoubtedly.

Adam (left) and Bron on their date

Bron on Adam

What had been you hoping for?
To fulfill somebody cool.

First impressions?
Tall, cute, pleasant.

What did you speak about?
Dwelling within the US and Japan. Homosexual socialising in London. Grindr and Hinge. The White Lotus.

Most awkward second?
As Adam arrived I used to be chatting with the restaurant host about what my most popular kind of man appeared like – and I used to be not describing the person who walked into the dialog.

Good desk manners?
I went house with a gnarly stain on my T-shirt, so I’m ill-placed to guage.

Smartest thing about Adam?
He’s an excellent talker. And he has lots to speak about. I wish to hear extra about his yr in Japan.

Would you introduce Adam to your pals?
For positive. He’d be effectively acquired.

Describe Adam in three phrases.
Worldly, , smiley.

What do you assume Adam manufactured from you?
He laughed at most of my jokes, so I assume both humorous or pitiable.

Did you go on someplace?
Sadly not – he had a yoga class the following morning.

And … did you kiss?
Yep! Only a peck.

For those who may change one factor in regards to the night what would it not be?
I'd have cancelled his yoga class.

Marks out of 10?
8.5.

Would you meet once more?
We exchanged numbers and we’re occurring a queer evening out.

Adam and Bron ate at El Pastor, London W1.Fancy a blind date? E mail blind.date@theguardian.com