‘He took a different train home so we could keep talking’: Will Helen and Mickey hit it off on our new Blind Date?
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HELEN, 55
Single for three years, two grown-up daughters
Dating Past
I was with the father of my daughters for many years and we have been amicably separated for about 15 years. I’ve had a couple of relationships both before and after Covid but the pandemic put the brakes on everything. Right now, I mostly adore my old Labrador — he’s my best friend.
Pre-Date Nerves?
Oh god, yes. More than I thought there would be. But then, this is the first time I’ve ever done anything like this.
Helen says she has had a couple of relationships both before and after Covid ‘but the pandemic put the brakes on everything’. She ‘needs someone who is up for adventures’
First Impressions?
Mickey had a young energy about him. He’s tall and was dressed in casual, fun clothes. He has an open and friendly face. Straight away, I could tell he is a caring man.
Easy To Talk To?
Yes, Mickey is from Liverpool and my father grew up five minutes away from him. Today, Mickey lives in Brighton which is just along the south coast from me.
We talked about music and his profession, and we even touched on politics. It’s fair to say we generally put the world to rights.
Mickey and I both love yoga, too — he prefers Bikram while I’m more of a Vinyasa girl.
Embarrassing Moments?
The food took ages to arrive. We waited an hour for our main course and were given dessert menus before we’d eaten it. Luckily, we were having a good old chat, so it wasn’t worth getting stressed over.
Helen , 55 has been single for three years and has two grown-up daughters. She is a PR consultant and yoga studio manager
Did Sparks Fly?
It quickly felt easy and relaxed — not stilted like a first date might. Maybe a more friendly energy than a thunderbolt, but we got on well and we’ll see one another again.
Mickey even took a slower train home to Brighton with me so we could continue talking.
See him again?
Yes, I’ve invited Mickey to come and try a class at my yoga studio. I gave him my number so we could fix up a time for this. It felt like a natural thing to do.
What do you think he thought of you?
I hope he liked me — I’d say he did. We got on well and have a similar outlook. There was a nice easy chemistry between us.
Would your friends like him?
Yes — Mickey would definitely fit into my social circle. We’ve been in touch since the date.
MICKEY, 65
Single for eight years with a son, ten, who lives with his mum.
Dating Past
I’ve never married, although eight years is the longest time I’ve been single. I’m not one of those guys who jumps from one relationship to the next one. Others might get lonely, but I enjoy my own company.
Pre-Date Nerves?
A bit, yes. I can be quite shy when it comes to meeting new people.
Mickey, 65, has been single for eight years and has a son, ten, who lives with his mum. He’s a singer-songwriter/producer
BLIND DATE VITAL STATISTICS
HELEN
Single for three years, two grown-up daughters.
CURRENT ROLE
PR consultant and yoga studio manager.
WOULD LIKE TO MEET
I need someone who is up for adventures.
MICKEY
Single for eight years with a son, ten, who lives with his mum.
CURRENT ROLE
Singer-songwriter/producer.
WOULD LIKE TO MEET
Someone empathic, creative and career-minded
First Impressions?
Helen has an expressive face with good eye contact, too. I already knew from her profile that she is into yoga, and as a result she is in good physical shape. I live in Brighton where there are more yoga teachers per square mile than anywhere else in the country, so she’d be in good company.
Easy To Talk To?
Yes, we talked about our parents and the responsibilities that come with ensuring they’re OK in their later years. My father lives in Ireland and I visit him regularly. It was good to discuss what we’re both dealing with. It was a thought-provoking, absorbing and, at times, fun conversation.
I told her I do a 30-day Bikram [hot] yoga daily challenge at the start of each year. It involves 26 postures in quick succession in a hot room, and is not for the squeamish.
Embarrassing Moments?
I was a bit embarrassed about arriving 15 minutes late, but Helen was very good about it.
Mickey says he’s ‘one of those guys who jumps from one relationship to the next one’ and is looking for someone ’empathic, creative and career-minded’
Did Sparks Fly?
Yes, we laughed a lot and that’s an attraction for me. Neither of us had ever been on a blind date, so once we got over our shyness we discovered we had lots to talk about. Neither of us is emotionally raw from a bad break-up or desperate for another relationship either.
We had a hug at the end of the date and it felt natural. I left with a nice, warm feeling.
See her again?
Yes. Helen often comes to the theatre in Brighton, so I gave her my number to meet up. We’ll be meeting as friends and let’s see how the next few dinners go.
What do you think she thought of you?
I think she liked me. I definitely liked her. We share a sense of humour and swapped funny stories about celebrities we both know.
Would your friends like her?
Yes, I’m not a guy who has a particular type, so they’re used to me introducing them to a variety of women.
HELEN’S VERDICT: 8/10
LIKED? That it was a fun date.
REGRETS? None.
COFFEE OR CAB? Coffee.
MICKEY’S VERDICT: 8.5/10
LIKED? It was comfortable.
REGRETS? I didn’t have more time with Helen.
COFFEE OR CAB? Coffee.
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