Every week, Femail asks two singletons to report back from their blind date.
This week it’s Chloe, 21, and Jasdeep, 23, but it looks like romance won’t be on the cards for these two hopefuls…
CHLOE, 21
Single for a year.
Dating Past?
I’ve not really done much dating as I was in two quite long ‘situationships’ – not really a relationship – for over two years, but that ended about a year ago.
Pre-Date Nerves?
Yes, a little bit. Meeting someone on a blind date is not something you do every day and although I’ve been on plenty of first dates, this was all new.
Chloe, 21, has been single for a year and is looking for someone confident and outgoing who dresses well and has something quirky or cool about them
First Impressions?
I thought Jasdeep was a good-looking guy who clearly looked after himself. He was wearing skinny jeans and a grey jumper – casual but smart. We said hello but I could tell he was quite shy.
Easy To Talk To?
I have to be honest; it was hard work and I had to keep the conversation going throughout the date. At first he barely spoke.
We got talking about films, but Jasdeep hadn’t heard of any of the arty films I like. However he’s clearly passionate about his studies. He’s close to his family, too, and still lives with them. To be honest, I don’t think he’s really properly dated before.
Embarrassing Moments?
Not really, but his intense shyness made things very awkward throughout the date.
Did Sparks Fly?
Not at all. I feel a bit sorry for saying that, but there was no attraction. The food took a long time to come, which is probably why the date lasted as long as it did. When we’d finished, we were both like: ‘Right, shall we go?’. I was glad to get home to bed.
See Him Again?
He asked to meet up again and out of panic and politeness I said yes, but I feel bad as that’s not going to happen.
What do you think he thought of you?
I think he was possibly more interested in me as a friend. At the end of the date, we walked to the station, where he gave me a polite handshake and that was it.
Would your family like him?
They’re very outgoing so they’d probably scare him to death. They would think Jasdeep is too quiet for me.
JASDEEP, 22
Single for over a year.
Dating Past?
I’ve only had a handful of short-term relationships and I’ve been single for a while. But I’m only 23 so I don’t want to rush into anything that doesn’t feel right.
Pre-Date Nerves?
Yes, I usually meet women via friends so the idea of a blind date felt weird. When I was sitting waiting for Chloe in the restaurant, I was convinced she wasn’t going to turn up.
Jasdeep, 23, has been single for over a year and would like to meet someone kind, funny and caring who looks like actress Selena Gomez
First Impressions?
I really had no idea what to expect, but when she walked over to me, smiled and said her name, I thought she was really attractive. Her trousers and crop top looked pretty and she seemed very friendly, too.
Easy To Talk To?
I think the nerves got to me at the beginning. I’m usually quite confident around women but I couldn’t think of anything to say. She kept asking if I was OK and said that I looked like I was going to make a run for the door. After a few minutes we both began to warm up. We found that we had fitness in common – she’s a swimming teacher and I like the gym. We both like films. But I like action movies while she prefers more arty, independent ones. We were chatting for over two hours so we must have had lots to talk about.
Embarrassing Moments?
Only those first few minutes when we both struggled.
Did Sparks Fly?
Not for me and I think she’s on the same wavelength. I did find her attractive but I would only see her as a friend because there were no sparks. When you like someone in that way you just ‘know’.
See Her Again?
I don’t think so, although she was nice. But she lives right at the other side of London so even a friendship might prove difficult.
What do you think she thought of you?
I think she enjoyed herself and we swapped Instagram details so we could stay in touch that way. But I don’t think either of us wanted to take it any further.
Would your family like her?
We’re both close to our families but I couldn’t see me introducing her as more than a friend.
