‘ We talked about our macrobiotic diets ... then mine let me down’

DATING PAST?

I’ve never married, but I have had ten or so significant girlfriends.

PRE-DATE NERVES?

ACTUALLY, I almost cancelled the date because I’ve had long covid since January. However, I had a kinesiology appointment, where a practitioner manipulates parts of your body, such as your arms and finger tips, to test your muscles.

the theory in holistic medicine is that this can offer answers from the subconscious on what your body can manage — when it came to asking if my body could handle the date, the answer was yes.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS?

I ARRIVED at the restaurant first. Julie was keen to meet and eat at midday, and that was fine with me. We instantly recognised one another. Julie looked the same, just slightly older. She’s petite and attractive with sparkly eyes and curly hair.

After we were shown to the table I let her have the comfiest seat with her back to the wall — it’s only gentlemanly.

EASY TO TALK TO?

We’re both health-conscious so we talked about our holistic health. We’ve studied macrobiotics and that involves the mind and body connection, so we’re big advocates of practising positive thoughts.

EMBARRASSING MOMENTS?

In A word, yes. When you follow a macrobiotic diet, you consume a lot of beans and they can be a bit gassy. I’m afraid I did pass wind in Julie’s company. Fortunately she just laughed. I wouldn’t have done it if I hadn’t met her before.

DID SPARKS FLY?

not in ‘that’ way. We’re both fond of one another and like each other as friends, but there wasn’t that sizzling attraction there for me.

LIKE TO SEE HER AGAIN?

I’m Sure our paths will cross again at the health events we go to. When the date ended, we went for a walk and we’ve been messaging — platonically, mind — since.

WHAT DO YOU THINK SHE THOUGHT OF YOU?

It’S not for me to say, but I think she likes me. I’m non-offensive. I imagine she thinks I’m nice. And I suspect we both felt it was good to see someone who doesn’t drink.

WOULD YOUR FRIENDS LIKE HER?

YES, Julie is bubbly and friendly. She’s just a good person — what’s not to like?