Lily, a 26-year-old PhD student from Liverpool, was hoping for more than just a friendly connection when she went on a blind date with Brodie, a 24-year-old chef in London. The evening, which took place at the swanky Bombay Brasserie in SW7, started off promisingly, with both parties sharing laughs and stories over dinner.
Lily described Brodie as 'open, friendly and charming', and was impressed by his table manners and willingness to try new experiences. She even confessed to making him take a few too many selfies to capture the perfect shot for their social media accounts. Brodie, on the other hand, found Lily to be 'clever, good selfie-taker, bold' – although he did mistakenly guess her accent as Mancunian before discovering she was actually from Liverpool.
Despite the pleasant atmosphere, neither party felt a romantic spark, with both giving their dates an amicable rating. Lily, who would have preferred someone 'a bit older', cited jet lag and a substantial meal as reasons for not being able to take things further. Brodie, who plans to leave London soon, felt that their differing life paths – including Lily's commitment to her studies in the city – made a second date unlikely.
The evening concluded with a friendly hug and no kiss, but both parties agreed they had enjoyed each other's company and conversation. Although they don't expect to cross paths again as a couple, Lily playfully suggested they might run into each other at future events – perhaps even door-knocking together for the next election.