Jay on YC

So, how did it go?

It was amazing. We got a coffee as planned, chatted and got to know each other a bit. Then, we went on a stroll and discussed TV shows, our ambitions, our upbringings… We walked a lot.

Sounds like you covered a lot of ground – literally.

Yeah, we ended up at Castle Mound and admired the stars at night.

How long were you out for?

The whole thing lasted about five hours.

Any particularly memorable moments?

She introduced me to a lot of metal and rock songs, which she played for me. And we’re very different – I’m a humanities student, she’s STEM – so it was interesting to see how differently we perceived things.

“I think, in general, I just like to take it slow”

How would you describe her?

I think she has a very optimistic approach to life.

Did you get a romantic vibe?

To an extent, yes. Romantic slash platonic. But I think, in general, I just like to take it slow – you need to develop a foundation first.

But you’re interested in seeing her again?

Yeah.

Has that been brought up?

I did mention maybe doing a dinner date, but nothing’s been planned just yet.

Did the night come to a natural end?

Yeah, it didn’t feel forced – we both just realised that it was too late, and too chilly, to stay outside so I walked her home.

Quite a gentlemanly move – did she appreciate it?

Yeah, she told me so – and we got to have a nice chat on the way there so it worked out.

Overall, what would you rate the night on a scale from one to ten?

An 8.5.

YC on Jay

So, why did you sign up?

Just for fun – my friend sent me the form, and I just thought ‘why not? ’. I prefer not to use dating apps so this just seemed like a safer way to do it.

“it wasn’t too over, or under, my expectations”

How did you go in feeling?

I was mainly nervous that I wouldn’t be able to find him, but, other than that, it was just normal anticipation. I’d say it went okay, though – it wasn’t too over, or under, my expectations.

So, no horror stories?

No, no, I lived to tell the tale!

How would you describe him?

I think he’s nice, but I don’t think we had too much in common. I liked learning about his own interests, though, so it was a win-win.

What didn’t you have in common?

Well, it’s just the little things – he’s really into watching movies, and I’m not really a TV person. It’s not a good or bad thing – just different. And, to be fair, he was really open to learning about what I like.

Were there any moments that stood out?

He showed me Castle Mound – I’d never been there and I didn’t know it existed – and listening to music under the stars was quite memorable!

“listening to music under the stars was quite memorable!”

I’m sensing it wasn’t really a love match, though?

Yeah, it wasn’t romantic to me, to be frank. For me, at least, it just felt like I was getting to know a new friend – I think we’re both just a bit slow to warm up to people. It was still nice to hang out with him, though!

Have you heard from him since the date?

He texted me, but there’s no second date on the cards at the minute.

Lastly, how would you rate the date from one to ten?

A solid seven? It was fun, honestly!

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