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LIFESTYLE
MATCHMAKING GUARDIAN READERS SINCE 2009
‘We had a classic lesbian star signs
moment. I actually said, “My Taurus
moon really grounds me.” Cringe!’
Josie
28, civil servant (left)What were you hoping for?
Anything even marginally better than
the dating apps. Good food and
company would be a great bonus.First impressions?
I was quite nervous but we broke the
ice quickly because we laughed about
the fact she had dirty hands. Turn ed
out her bike chain had broken en route.What did you talk about?
How we’re both terrible vegetarians
(and ordered meat and fi sh ). Music
( I probably rambled for too long about
Taylor Swift). The sports she plays,
including for the Ex -Girlfriends
football club, which I thought was
hilarious. We also had a classic lesbian
moment of talking about star signs.Any awkward moments?
Not apart from the dirty hands.Good table manners?
Absolutely. She off ered to share all her
food , which is a big green fl ag for me.Best thing about Ruth?
Her positive energy and nice smile.Would you introduce her to
your friends?
Yes, she can come to Hackney Wick
any time.Describe Ruth in three words
Genuine, sweet , outdoorsy.What do you think she made of you?
We got along very well, but I was doing
a bit of nervous, excited babbling.Did you go on somewhere?
It was a Tuesday, so no.And ... did you kiss?
A gentlewoman never tells.If you could change one thing about
the evening, what would it be?
I wouldn’t have gone into so much detail
about my star sign chart. I actually
said : “Yeah, but I think my Taurus
moon really grounds me.” Cringe!Marks out of 10?
A solid 7. I had an amazing time but
there wasn’t a romantic spark for me.Would you meet again?
Only if she invites me to watch
an Ex -Girlfriends FC game.R u t h
26, community development
leader (right)What were you hoping for?
A fun, boozy evening with someone
silly that ended in a snog.First impressions?
Pink coat! She looked lovely and
super friendly.What did you talk about?
The joys of being fl exitarian. Our jobs
(and the frustrations of working in big
systems). Taylor Swift. And whether
the waitress secretly hated us.Any awkward moments?
Turning up late and covered in bike
chain oil.Good table manners?
Excellent food sharer.Best things about Josie?
Honesty and integrity when she asked
for the bill at the end, followed by her
total joy when it was confi rmed that all
our food and drinks were free after
a tense two-minute wait.Would you introduce her to
your friends?
Sure, especially the tarot-reading one.Describe Josie in three words
Big-time hun.What do you think she made of you?
A bit fl ustered/ scattered – and oily.Did you go on somewhere?
Only to my disgraced bicycle.And... did you kiss?
No.If you could change one thing about
the evening, what would it be?
I wouldn’t have stayed out late the
night before.Marks out of 10?
8, as a potential mate.Would you meet again?
Perhaps, a Spotify blend might be on
the cards.Ruth and Josie ate at Quo Vadis , London
W1. Fancy a blind date? Email blind.
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