Ashley, 33, doctor meets Eva, 32, buyer for film and TV.
Ashley on Eva
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What were you hoping for?
Someone to join his hare-brained schemes and actually open all the links he sends. -
First impressions?
Beautiful, intriguing, confident. -
What did you talk about?
Eva’s appearance on Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Ashley’s dad performing his own arm surgery, and men who don’t ask questions on dates. -
Most awkward moment?
They tried to take deliberately bad selfies for a joke that never landed. -
Good table manners?
Elbows on the table (Ashley noticed, cheekily). -
Best thing about Eva?
She quickly made him feel comfortable and at ease. -
Would you introduce Eva to your friends?
Yes, they’d probably have a lot in common. -
Describe Eva in three words:
Funny, charming, girl boss. -
What do you think Eva made of you?
She kept her cards close—so Ashley guesses she hates him. -
Did you go on somewhere?
No. -
Did you kiss?
Never on a first date, he says. -
If you could change one thing?
His passion for rollerblading didn’t land well.
Marks out of 10?
10
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Would you meet again?
She said she’d “think about it.”
Eva on Ashley
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What were you hoping for?
An evening of fun chat in an air-conditioned room during a heatwave. -
First impressions?
He seemed shy and a bit nervous. Eva was slightly late and felt a bit bad. -
What did you talk about?
Psychiatry, conspiracy theories, Ashley’s love of rollerblading (big surprise), and football (Man United vs Arsenal rivalry was huge). -
Most awkward moment?
Eva ducked under the table to put her shoe back on and Ashley thought she’d left. -
Good table manners?
Yes, except Ashley didn’t know what orange wine was—but liked pale rosé, so big plus. -
Best thing about Ashley?
He’s a smart doctor. -
Would you introduce Ashley to your friends?
Yes—if they need rollerblading advice in London. -
Describe Ashley in three words:
Honest, chatty, sarcastic. -
What do you think Ashley made of you?
He said he enjoyed the date and called Eva a “hardballer” who “takes no fools.” -
Did you go on somewhere?
Just to the tube station. -
Did you kiss?
Friendly hug and a wave. -
If you could change one thing?
Another bottle of wine and more tiramisu—but early start the next day.
Marks out of 10?
6
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Would you meet again?
Maybe as friends—Eva wasn’t sure there was a romantic spark.
Final thoughts:
A date filled with laughter, a little foot mishap, and honest conversation—Ashley and Eva connected well but decided the romance wasn’t quite there. Still, rollerblading tips and good vibes were shared!
