Liam on Dee
What were you hoping for?
Decent conversation, shared anecdotes, some chemistry.
First impressions?
Great smile and a trendy style.
What did you talk about?
Politics, our shared views on dating in London, exes.
Any awkward moments?
He asked if he had food stuck in his teeth, which he may have found awkward but I thought was refreshing.
Good table manners?
Bang on – we managed to share a starter amicably.
Best thing about Dee?
Amazing attitude to life.
Would you introduce him to your friends?
Without question.
Describe him in three words
Empathetic, ambitious, collected.
What do you think he made of you?
That I live for my career – he seemed quite entertained by my two phones.
Did you go on somewhere?
Nope – he had to pack for a trip to Berlin and I had a big day at work the next day.
And… did you kiss?
A polite peck on the cheek.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
Dee claimed to love dancing. Seeing him on the dancefloor would have been good.
Marks out of 10?
Dee is brilliant, dinner with him was a treat – 9!
Would you meet again?
As friends, but romantically it wasn’t a goer – we are at different stages in our lives.
Dee on Liam
What were you hoping for?
Someone interesting to talk to and great company.
First impressions?
Good-looking, intelligent and confident.
What did you talk about?
Life, work, past dating, travel, keeping fit – I got the sense we had similar views on life.
Any awkward moments?
Liam is moving to Australia soon. Congratulations! That was a surprise.
Good table manners?
Impeccable.
Best thing about Liam?
His passion for life.
Would you introduce him to your friends?
Yes, he’d fit in easily.
Describe him in three words
Attractive, intelligent, confident.
What do you think he made of you?
Tough question. I’d guess he found me easy to talk to.
Did you go on somewhere?
Nope. It was a school night.
And… did you kiss?
On both cheeks.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
Nothing, it was fun.
Marks out of 10?
8.
Would you meet again?
We connected on Facebook.
• Liam and Dee ate at the Sterling Bar at the Gherkin, London EC3
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