Elise on Oliver

What were you hoping for?

To meet someone I could get along with without having to force the conversation.



First impressions?

Friendly and talkative: I could tell we would get along straight away.

What did you talk about?

Mutual friends we realised we had, where we go out, what we do at college and where we work.

Any awkward moments?

I tried to get through the wrong door multiple times.

Best thing about Oliver?

His ability to keep a conversation going, and his warm vibe.

Would you introduce him to your friends?

Yes, they have a similar sense of humour.

Describe him in three words

Charismatic, funny, genuine.

What do you think he made of you?

Probably that I was easy-going and down to earth.

Did you go on somewhere?

No, we had college commitments.

And... did you kiss?

We had a goodbye hug.

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

It could have lasted longer.

Marks out of 10?

9.

Would you meet again?

Yes, we got on very well, so I don’t see a reason not to.

Would you follow him on social media?

We’ve already followed each other on Instagram.

Oliver on Elise

What were you hoping for?

To meet someone with a good sense of humour.



First impressions?

Chatty and interesting.

What did you talk about?

Friends in common, summer plans: we’ll both have finished college.

Any awkward moments?

It was 15 minutes before I realised she was my date.

Best thing about Elise?

It didn’t feel like we’d just met.

Would you introduce her to your friends?

Yes.

Describe her in three words

Confident, bubbly, funny.

What do you think she made of you?

Too competitive at bowling, but hopefully a good laugh.

Did you go on somewhere?

Only the same tram home.

And... did you kiss?

No.

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

Not arrive 30 minutes early.

Marks out of 10?

8.

Would you meet again?

Yes, on a night out.

Would you follow her on social media?

Yes.

• Elise and Oliver went bowling at All Star Lanes, Manchester. Fancy a blind date? Email blind.date@theguardian.com. For a free three-day trial of Soulmates, go to soulmates.theguardian.com/subscribe/blinddate