Find out if Savane and Clinton hit it off on this week’s Blind Date
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SAVANE, 26
Vital statistics
Single, with no children.
Current role
Dance teacher and waitress.
Would like to meet
Someone independent and ambitious, but who still wants to have a good time and travel together.
Savane would like to meet someone independent and ambitious, but who still wants to have a good time and travel together
Dating past?
I’ve been single for more than a year and a half. Before that I had three two-year relationships back-to-back. So this is really my first proper date as an adult and not a teenager. I hoped it would be a confidence boost.
Pre-date nerves?
Not really. The fact that I didn’t know what to expect actually made me more relaxed about it.
First impressions?
He walked in and straightaway I thought: ‘Here’s a man who loves his fashion.’ I loved that about him. He’d made a real effort and that’s important for first impressions.
He was well dressed in a waistcoat and trousers, and was so polite when he approached the table. I thought he was really attractive too. Good-looking, tall, with a nice smile.
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Easy to talk to?
We had lots to talk about – we both like Afrobeats music and subscribe to many of the same YouTube channels as we’re obsessed with true crime stories.
But the coincidences didn’t stop there. We share a love of London but had both just returned from trips to Vienna. We even ordered the same dish: vegan curry, even though neither of us are vegan!
Embarrassing moments?
Occasionally there was the odd silence when a conversation petered out, but we’d soon start talking again, so it didn’t feel too awkward.
Did sparks fly?
Although he’s attractive, I didn’t feel anything romantic towards him and I’m sure he felt the same about me. I got the impression early on that we’re not right for each other.
Clinton has very traditional ideas of wanting to settle down – and that’s great for him – but I’m much more independent so I knew we wouldn’t be a match.
See him again?
No, we want very different things from life. That didn’t stop us having a lovely time on our first date, but it would probably rule out a second.
What do you think he thought of you?
I think he’ll say exactly the same as me – that we had a lovely time and it was great to meet someone new and interesting, but we’re not compatible in terms of dating one another.
Would your family like him?
Yes, they’d like him, but they’d notice immediately that he was quite different to all the other boyfriends I’ve had. He’s such a traditionalist, whereas I’ve always gone for men who are independent.
Clinton, 28
Vital statistics
Single, no children.
Current role
Healthcare support worker.
Would like to meet
I love girls who are open-minded, respectful and humble. Ideally she’d be a Christian, like me.
Clinton would like to meet girls who are open-minded, respectful and humble. Ideally she’d be a Christian, like him
Dating past?
I’ve never been in a relationship and, at 28, I feel like I’ve been single for too long. But I don’t just want to settle for anyone casually – I want a partner for life.
Pre-date nerves?
I’ve never been on a blind date before but I wasn’t too nervous. I was looking forward to it and simply hoped she’d be friendly and shorter than me – not too big an ask since I am 6ft.
First impressions?
She looked amazing. I loved her haircut and her nails were gorgeous. When I went over to the table, we both smiled and said hello.
I didn’t shake her hand or lean in for a kiss as I didn’t want to make her feel uncomfortable.
Easy to talk to?
Yes, we had loads to talk about. I was amazed to find out she likes the same Afrobeats artists as me and we’re into the same documentaries too. We also both love Game Of Thrones. We had a lot in common.
Embarrassing moments?
No, none at all.
Did sparks fly?
Sadly, no. She’s physically gorgeous and a lovely person to speak to, but I think we both felt the same – there was no spark of interest.
She told me she doesn’t want to settle down, but I am really looking to find someone, settle down and have children; I’d like to have two biologically and then adopt two.
Then I’d love to raise my family in Japan! It’s not somewhere I’ve ever been, but I have an urge to move there, despite how strange that sounds.
I don’t think Savane would ever be on board with that dream though, and even if she was, one thing that would put me off is that she’s not religious, while I have a strong faith.
But she was genuinely lovely and had a real sense of fun.
See her again?
To be honest, I don’t think so. We both have different goals in life when it comes to relationships.
We caught the same train home and chatted amiably throughout the journey. But as we parted, we simply shook hands and wished each other the best, without swapping numbers.
What do you think she thought of you?
I think she enjoyed the date but, like me, she knew it wasn’t going anywhere.
Would your family like her?
As long as she made me happy, they would be happy too.
Savane’s verdict:
8/10
Liked?
The conversation – we chatted easily.
Regrets?
No.
Coffee or cab?
Cab.
Clinton’s verdict:
8/10
Liked?
We had a real laugh together.
Regrets?
None.
Coffee or cab?
Cab.
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