She put me in the friend zone by text before the evening ended.
Alex on Rachel What were you hoping for? A good plotline, a fun evening, and the chance of a connection.…
Category: Dating
Dating
My first five minutes on the blind date had me sweating buckets.
About the Blind Date Column: Blind Date is a weekly dating feature in the Saturday magazine and online at theguardian.com.…
At 31, feeling exhausted and unattached, I wondered if dating a few French men could rekindle my zest for life.
“Where are you?” I texted, glancing from the balcony to see if he was nearby. I checked my lipstick in…
Golden retriever boyfriends and "ick" lists: Gen Z's dating standards are leading to constant disappointment.
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The restaurant staff were delighted when we mentioned we were heading out for a blind date.
Niamh on Harry What were you hoping for? A witty, well-dressed pub quiz partner, preferably Irish. My family is originally…
Blind date: "He wasn't fazed at all when I showed up using a treasure map I made myself."
Joe on Mabyn What were you hoping for? To have a nice time and learn something new. First impressions? She…
Is it hypocritical to not be upfront about not wanting children soon after meeting someone?
I know I don’t want children, and I feel it would be hypocritical not to be upfront about that early…
On a blind date, the guy at the next table kept staring our way. I was so tempted to ask if he wanted to join us!
Taylor on Joshua What were you hoping for? Love at first sight? No, honestly—just a good conversation with a nice…
Blind date: "Did we kiss? I wasn't raised to be shy about that." (Note: I kept the casual, conversational tone while making it slightly more natural and concise. The
Jonah on Sunny What were you hoping for? Someone fun to share a sunny evening with. First impressions? Immediately relaxed…