Robert on Helen

What were you hoping for?

Someone who was happy in their skin and had experience of raising a family.

First impressions?

Positive. Conversation flowed and nothing was forced.

What did you talk about?

Our pasts, family, music, politics and walks we have done both here and abroad.

Any awkward moments?

No – no disagreements, no egg stains on my tie (probably because I wasn’t wearing one).

Good table manners?

Fine.

Best thing about Helen?

I knew within a few minutes that she was an honest and direct character.

Would you introduce her to your friends?

Yes, I think she would slot in straight away.

Describe Helen in three words

Kind, caring, easygoing.

What do you think she made of you?

I hope she found me a good person to hang out with and the evening was as pleasant for her as it was for me.

Did you go on somewhere?

No, we walked to the station…

And… did you kiss?

We parted with a kiss.

If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?

No changes could improve the evening.

Marks out of 10?

11.

Would you meet again?

We shall meet again, hopefully for a good walk.

Helen on Robert

What were you hoping for?

To fall in love. But on a realistic level, good company.

First impressions?

Rob came across as warm and personable.

What did you talk about?

Dancing, Brexit, past loves.

Any awkward moments?

We are too experienced in life to get embarrassed easily.

Good table manners?

Yes, though we chose desserts to share and forgot.

Best thing about Robert?

Easy to talk to.

Would you introduce him to your friends?

Some of them, yes, though that is not a prerequisite for me.

Describe Robert in three words

Interesting, easygoing, positive.

What do you think he made of you?

I hope he thought the same.

Did you go on somewhere?

No.

And… did you kiss?

No, just a goodnight hug.

If you could change one thing, what would it be?

I’d have fallen in love.

Marks out of 10?

7.

Would you meet again?

Yes. It feels as if we could be good friends. Who knows what the future holds?

• Helen and Robert ate at Galvin at The Athenaeum, London W1.

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