Bruno on Lydia
What were you hoping for?
A night with someone special, with great food, wine and some banter.
First impressions?
She looked cool and was much more relaxed than me. She was not the type of woman I would normally date.
What did you talk about?
Family. Work. Her disaster dates. Her dad trying to match her with random guys he meets at his local Tesco.
Most awkward moment?
When the waiter offered us wine and she said she was not drinking. It was a sacrifice, but I had to drink the whole bottle myself.
Good table manners?
Yes.
Best thing about Lydia?
She seems to be a force for good.
Would you introduce Lydia to your friends?
I guess so, but I don’t see that happening.
Describe Lydia in three words.
Smart, self-assured, foodie.
What do you think Lydia made of you?
Hopefully my name will not be added to her disaster-dates list.
Did you go on somewhere?
I half-heartedly said it would be silly to go for a nightcap as she was not drinking. She quickly agreed.
And … did you kiss?
A kiss was never in the cards.
If you could change one thing about the evening what would it be?
It was a nice evening, but no spark.
Marks out of 10?
6.
Would you meet again?
If I bump into her in a pub, it would be nice to have a chat over a drink.
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Lydia on Bruno
What were you hoping for?
A fun evening that was different from dating via an app.
First impressions?
He was tall and a little bit nervous.
What did you talk about?
Our jobs – he travels a lot for work. Our families. Terrible past dates.
Most awkward moment?
The end was a bit awkward as you don’t often just say bye to people and then walk in different directions.
Good table manners?
Yes, I think so. We both had our elbows on the table but who cares about that any more?
Best thing about Bruno?
He has a lot to say on every topic.
Would you introduce Bruno to your friends?
As a potential partner no, but Bruno is a lovely person so as a friend, yes.
Describe Bruno in three words.
Chatty, friendly, confident.
What do you think Bruno made of you?
I’d say he thinks I’m outgoing. After some of the solo travel stories I told him, he probably thinks I’m bonkers.
Did you go on somewhere?
No, he offered but I had to be up early.
And … did you kiss?
No.
If you could change one thing about the evening what would it be?
We are both extroverts and used to carrying the conversation, and Bruno said he asked for someone who was more introverted, which I think would have worked better.
Marks out of 10?
The restaurant was amazing and Bruno was chatty and friendly. So 6.5.
Would you meet again?
No. I don’t think there was a spark and Bruno is away for work a lot.
Bruno and Lydia ate at Angelina, London E8. Fancy a blind date? Email [email protected]
