Richard on Patrick
What were you hoping for?
A fun night out.
First impressions?
Good-looking, friendly and charismatic.
What did you talk about?
Life in London, health and spirituality, the changing nature of gay culture – there wasn’t a dull moment.
Any awkward moments?
The restaurant insisted we shared a dessert they had prepared for us, though neither of us wanted one. I think they were trying to make the night romantic.
Good table manners?
Yes.
Best thing about Patrick?
He was really easy to talk to.
Would you introduce him to your friends?
Yes, if the opportunity arose.
Describe Patrick in three words?
Charming, charismatic and bubbly.
What do you think he made of you?
That I wasn’t the man of his dreams.
Did you go on somewhere?
No, we walked together for a bit, Patrick seemed keen to head off and so we went our separate ways.
And… did you kiss?
No.
If you could change one thing, what would it be?
We seemed to get on but I don’t think we clicked.
Marks out of 10?
7.
Would you meet again?
Sure, as friends – I suspect however he might not think the same. I gave him my business card, so let’s see.
Patrick on Richard
What were you hoping for?
To meet a potential partner.
First impressions?
Friendly, sweet guy.
What did you talk about?
TV’s Cucumber, work, wine, his building project, why we don’t do the gay scene.
Any awkward moments?
No.
Good table manners?
Perfect.
Best thing about Richard?
Sweet, happy-go-lucky person. Good views on life.
Would you introduce him to your friends?
Sure.
Describe him in three words?
Grounded, content, easy-going.
What do you think he made of you?
Hopefully he thought I was a charming, interesting guy.
Did you go on somewhere?
No.
And… did you kiss?
Friendly hug goodbye.
If you could change one thing, what would it be?
I would have liked to have met someone I had some chemistry with. He wasn’t my type physically.
Marks out of 10?
7.
Would you meet again?
Honestly, no.
• Patrick and Richard ate at Butlers Wharf Chop House, London SE1.
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