Blind date: ‘She probably saw me as open, honest and bubbly’

Aisling on Jillian



What were you hoping for?

To meet someone I wouldn’t have otherwise met. I usually meet new people only through politics.

First impressions?

Pretty smile, nice, confident.

What did you talk about?

Coming out, Drag Race, and how awful referendums on basic rights for minorities are.

Any awkward moments?

When she arrived, I wasn’t sure if we were supposed to hug, kiss on the cheek or shake hands. Luckily, she took the lead.

Good table manners?

Probably better than mine.

Best thing about Jillian?

She is really interesting; it never felt as if we didn’t have a ton to talk about.

Would you introduce her to your friends?

Sure.

Describe her in three words

Funny, interesting, attractive.

What do you think she made of you?

She suggested swapping numbers, so I hope that’s a good sign.

Did you go on somewhere?

For a drink after dinner.

And… did you kiss?

No.

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

We’d have had another drink or two if we hadn’t had work the next day.

Marks out of 10?

8.5.

Would you meet again?

Sure.

Jillian on Aisling



What were you hoping for?

A fun night, good banter and delicious food.

First impressions?

I immediately felt comfortable with her.

What did you talk about?

Film and TV, political issues and heaps of other things. Conversation really flowed.

Any awkward moments?

We were both on the same page, so there wasn’t much awkwardness.

Good table manners?

Yes. The tapas were shared evenly.

Best thing about Aisling?

She let me choose the wine.

Would you introduce her to your friends?

Yeah, why not? I’m sure they’d get along great.

Describe her in three words

Friendly, engaging, socially-conscious.

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What do you think she made of you?

Probably saw me as an open, honest and bubbly person.

Did you go on somewhere?

To a nearby bar so we could keep chatting.

And... did you kiss?

No.

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

We should have ordered more tacos. They were delicious.

Marks out of 10?

8.

Would you meet again?

Yes, but I think we’re better suited as friends.

• Aisling and Jillian ate at Monmouth Kitchen, London WC2.

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