‘The conversation turned to breast milk’: Confessions about celibacy to ‘preserve sexual energy’, offers to visit India… and very awkward topless photos. Read what happened on our most excruciating Blind Date yet

Every week, the Mail asks two singles to report back from their Blind Dates. This week, Bea and Jay talk about their dinner date experience. Read on to find out how it went…

Bea, 23

Vital statistics: Single, no children.

Current role: Philosophy graduate, bartender.

I wantlet’s meet: A vegan movie buff Who cares about the environment? this one No to Hyrox regulars and those wearing vests.

Are you dating the past?

There are a few situationships here and there and too many awful Hinge histories to count. I don’t want children – have you seen the world today? – but that’s not something I bring up on dates.

Pre-date nerves?

No, I’m sure it will be fine. Even if it is scary, it will be a funny and memorable story. My sisters think this is hilarious; They are ecstatic.

First impressions?

When I arrived, Jay said he had been waiting a while, but he didn’t seem to have any attitude towards me. He’s a bigger guy than I’m used to, which might explain why he showed me pictures of his ripped body from five years ago. He emphasized that he was really trying to get back to the physique he had back then. I can understand why women find him attractive, but I much prefer the cool, skinny boy type.

Is it easy to talk?

Yes, we discussed the fact that I was vegan and Jay was vegetarian. He suggested we order the dishes and share. No, thank you! I wanted a vegan burger for myself. Jay is a very spiritual person with a strong belief in karma. He talked a lot about God, which was a little off-putting, especially since I’m an atheist.

He made it clear that he was after his soulmate. But this is too intense for me; I’m not at that stage of life. He also revealed that he remained celibate for five years because he preserved his sexual energy. I found it a little weird talking about a first date.

Embarrassing moments?

No, there were no crazy moments.

Did sparks fly?

No, Jay is definitely not my type. He didn’t say, ‘I really like you,’ but he said, ‘Let’s meet up.’ I told him that I wanted to visit Goa in India to attend a yoga teacher training course and he said he wanted to show me around the country.

Jay has made it clear that he is after his soulmate. But it’s too intense for me, Bea says

Have you seen him again?

No. Jay asked if he could take me home, but I said no because I wanted to call my friend for information. He asked for my number, but I gave him my Instagram account instead.

What do you think he thinks about you?

Jay said that I was very brave, decided to take it as a compliment and that it was interesting to talk to me. I feel like I made a positive impression on him.

Would your friends like him?

As a person, yes, they would like Jay. But they would be surprised if I introduced him to my social circle as my boyfriend. She’s the exact opposite of Blur frontman Damon Albarn, my famous crush.

Jay, 25

Vital statistics: Single, never lived a relationship.

Current role: Computer engineer.

I would like to meet: A kind, loyal, caring, honest and optimistic woman; Doesn’t like casual relationships or one night stands.

Are you dating the past?

Although I wanted to get married, I never had a serious relationship. On my last first date, the woman told me she was seeing three other men and left me to pay the bill. Such a woman is not for me.

Pre-date nerves?

No, none. I am a confident, cheerful man.

Jay says Bea is the ideal woman. I feel like we knew each other in a different life

First impressions?

Bea is a beautiful woman with a gorgeous smile, her strawberry blonde hair tousled. I can immediately tell that he is a very nice and warm-hearted person. I came with a bunch of lilies and wildflowers that he appreciated. My mom suggested I come in a Hawaiian shirt and smart cream-colored shorts. She always advises me what I should wear on dates.

Is it easy to talk?

Yes, although we are very different. He is an atheist and I am Hindu. But we are both smart, so I think we will be a golden couple.

Embarrassing moments?

For me, not for Bea. I explained that we had two cows and four buffaloes in India and that I milked the buffalos while I was there. He asked me what buffalo milk tasted like, then the conversation turned to breast milk, its niche market, and whether I’d ever tried it. This will be a no.

Did sparks fly?

Yes, she was very nice between us and I decided to flirt with her. Bea still wants to explore the world before settling down, and I totally respect that. However, since I don’t believe in short-term flings, I need to know immediately if he is serious about a relationship.

Jay says when he asked me what buffalo milk tasted like, the conversation turned to breast milk.

Have you seen him again?

Definitely. Bea is the ideal woman. I feel like we’ve known each other in a different life. After dinner I asked for her number, she took my phone and found her Instagram account so I could follow her. Bea warned me that I wouldn’t hear from her right away because she preferred the real world to endless scrolling, and that’s okay with me.

What are you thinking Did he think of you?

I’m not very good at reading minds. I hope he saw me as a funny, kind and gentle man. He wants to go to India and I recently bought a house in Gujarat; can stay.

Would your family like him?

Yes, I already gave my mother a briefing. My mom thinks Bea meets a lot of criteria: She’s vegan, friendly, and smart. He would fit in very well with our family.

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