Alexi on Oisín
What were your expectations?
To have a great experience and explore something different.
Initial thoughts?
Tall, attractive. Arrived twenty minutes late.
Topics of conversation?
Jobs. Adventures. Debating who performed better among Charli, Chappell, and Sabrina at Primavera this year. The typical coming out narratives and dating misadventures.
Most uncomfortable moment?
Likely when we were in the taxi heading to a bar after the date and he found reasons to leave, citing he wasn’t feeling well. I suspect it might have been due to the conversation becoming stagnant.
Table manners?
Flawless!
What’s great about Oisín?
He’s incredibly polite and courteous.
Would you introduce him to your friends?
Yes, in a way that says “this is the person I had a Guardian blind date with.”
Summarize Oisín in three words.
Tall, kind, and cheerful.
What impression do you think Oisín had of you?
I believe I came off positively, but you can never be sure!
Did you go elsewhere afterward?
See prior response.
And … was there a kiss?
That didn’t quite match the atmosphere, which I sensed early on.
If you could alter one aspect of the evening, what would it be?
More attraction.
Rating out of 10?
6.5.
Would you like to meet again?
I don’t think we felt much chemistry.
Oisín on Alexi
What were your expectations?
A connection, engaging chat, and a little enjoyment.
Initial thoughts?
Attractive and easy to converse with. Also, quite tall.
Topics of conversation?
Online dating. Searching for gay friendships and community. Our backgrounds. Jobs.
Most uncomfortable moment?
We ordered the priciest wine, but the restaurant denied our request!
Table manners?
No issues from my side.
What’s great about Alexi?
He appeared self-aware and knows what he wants in life.
Would you introduce Alexi to your friends?
Absolutely.
Summarize Alexi in three words.
Fun, smart, and spontaneous.
What impression do you think Alexi had of you?
Approachable, entertaining, and maybe a bit fatigued.
Did you go somewhere else afterward?
We planned to, but I fell prey to jet lag and tiredness in the taxi.
And … was there a kiss?
No, there wasn’t.
If you could change one aspect of the evening, what would it be?
Although the restaurant was fabulous, we found out we both lived far away in Hackney, so the venue choice.
Rating out of 10?
8.
Would you like to meet again?
I think we both felt it was more of a friendly vibe.
Alexi and Oisín dined at Chet’s, London W12. Interested in a blind date? Email [email protected]
