‘Not being big-headed but I could tell he was into me sexually’: Find out if it was a match for Kim and Cristian on this week’s Blind Date

KIM, 26

Single for six months, no children 

Dating past?

I have dated a lot in my life, and while my goal is a proper relationship, nothing has ever worked out with anyone… yet.

I went out with my last boyfriend for 18 months. It ended on Christmas Day last year. Now I’m ready to date again.

Pre-date nerves?

Yes. while I’m usually a confident person, it has taken me a while to get over my ex.

First impressions?

Cristian was 30 minutes late! When he finally arrived, he gave me a kiss on both cheeks and immediately apologised.

Physically, he has shoulder-length black hair and a sculpted beard, and he wore a two-tone shimmery purple long-sleeved top. It’s not my type of style but he looked good.

Easy to talk to?

Definitely. Cristian has travelled a lot. He wants to work part-time so he can travel when it pleases him, and then settle down near the sea, or somewhere he can see the stars at night – it’s an attitude that appeals to me.

My Chinese mum has a very different view on work ethics, however. She’d rather I date someone with a stable job and a house, who wants to raise a family.

Embarrassing moments?

I made the mistake of constantly calling the strawberry and elderflower trifle the Eiffel trifle – Cristian even called it that when we ordered. We laughed, and it was sweet of him not to correct me.

Did sparks fly?

I’m not being big-headed, but I could tell Cristian was into me sexually. He sprinkled compliments throughout the date, calling me stunning and gorgeous, and held eye contact all the time, too.

We sat in the park after our meal, and before I knew it he was sitting right next to me with his leg touching mine. I didn’t encourage him to go any further because, while he is attractive and we got on brilliantly, he’s just not my kind of man. I’m a straight talker so I told him we could only be friends.

We ended our three hours together with a kiss on the cheek.

See him again?

Yes, as a friend. We’ve kept in touch. I love photography so I took some pictures of him during our date, which I have sent to him.

What do you think he thought of you?

That I’m pretty and a nice person. He complimented me on my looks a lot – I thought I looked good so it was flattering to get confirmation from my date.

Would your family like him?

Yes, but my mum would think he wasn’t good enough for me.

CRISTIAN, 31

Single for two years, no children 

Dating past?

I’ve been lucky in love because I’ve had several relationships with really wonderful women. They come to an end for one reason or another, though.

I’m half-Colombian and lived in Mexico with my last partner for three years. Mum lives in London and, when I was in my early 20s, she wanted me to settle down here and have kids. I think she’s now accepted I won’t be rushed.

Pre-date nerves?

I was a little bit nervous. When I’m out with friends, they’re the ones who will talk to strangers. Even though I’m also a singer and enjoy being on stage, I’m the shy friend who doesn’t get the conversation started. I hoped my date would be outgoing.

First impressions?

Kim is very beautiful, and I told her so throughout our date. She looked gorgeous in an earth-green dress. We had a hug and a kiss and I apologised for being half an hour late. I’d got my timings mixed up. Kim let me off the hook, admitting she was ten minutes late, too.

 

Easy to talk to?

Yes. I’m an open book so we both talked about our last relationships and why they didn’t work out. Mine ended because I wanted to stay in Mexico and she wanted to move on. Kim’s relationship with her ex sounded complicated.

She made a subtle dig about me being so late when it came time to order. When I asked if she’d looked at the menu, she said ‘Yes, several times’. She was funny about it though, and I knew we’d have a good time.

Embarrassing moments?

When we each went to the loos, Kim got sprayed with water, and I got dispenser soap on my sleeve.

Did Sparks Fly?

Kim is attractive and we got on well, but I’m not sure there was a romantic spark. We were relaxed around one another, though. Kim is quick-witted and I liked that.

See her again?

Yes. It seems like something we’d both be open to. We went for a walk after the date so I helped Kim change out of her heels and into more comfortable shoes. If I hadn’t had a work appointment in the evening, I suspect our date would have carried on.

What do you think she thought of you?

Hopefully I’ll get a positive review. We had a fair bit in common. She took a lot of photos which is always a good sign, isn’t it?

Would your family like her?

Yes, Mum would like how bubbly she is. I suspect Kim can handle herself in any situation.