In this blind date of big laughs and bigger hearts, Holly, 42, an NHS service manager, meets Johnny, 45, a product manager, for what turns out to be both of their first-ever blind date. Expectations were modest – “a good human”, said Johnny – and they both seemed pleasantly surprised with what the evening delivered.
Holly on Johnny: “Considerate, funny and conscientious”
Despite a self-confessed wine-spilling incident, Holly kept things light and relaxed. She found Johnny's humour and warmth a winning combination and praised his gentlemanly response to the minor table mishap (he offered his napkin!). Their wide-ranging chat – covering turtles, tattoos, music, and politics – seemed natural and flowing, helped by Johnny’s “nice smile” and cozy jumper.
Though the evening ended early due to other commitments, she left with a solid 9/10 impression and a phone number exchange. Her only regret? Not having more time for a “fun activity.”
Johnny on Holly: “Curious, interesting and warm”
Johnny might have been nervous initially, but those jitters disappeared quickly once he met Holly, whom he immediately clocked as “stylish,” “tall,” and “a hugger.” The two found plenty to connect over – from Taylor Swift fandom to political concerns and deeper topics like colonisation – and Johnny admired Holly’s “open-minded curiosity.”
One sweet detail: the pair agreed that pork crackling is finger food. What better bonding moment?
He diplomatically refused to score Holly as a human (fair enough), but gave the date a solid 8/10, only docking points because it ended too soon. Still, he left intrigued and interested in seeing her again.
Verdict: No kiss, but definitely a spark
This wasn’t a whirlwind romance, but it was a grounded, generous, and thoughtful date – two kind souls who seemed genuinely engaged in conversation and in each other. There were laughs, spilled wine, shared napkins, mutual Swiftie appreciation, and a mutual desire to meet again.
Prediction: A second date is likely – with pork crackling, Taylor Swift singalongs, and maybe this time, a kiss.
