Kelly, 28, (pictured) has been single for three months and has no children
Kelly, 28
Dating past?
My last relationship lasted for three and a half years. I wanted to settle down, while he wasn’t sure, so eventually we separated.
Pre-date nerves?
Yes. It’s weird going on a date with your mum in the house. We’re isolating together. She was more excited about my virtual date than I was.
First impressions?
I set the table with a candle and a bottle of wine, with the laptop across from me, and I wore my black jumpsuit, as if it was a real date.
When Daniel came on the screen, he was sitting on the floor. I was initially bemused until he explained he had laid out everything on a picnic blanket. I thought it was lovely. He had on a nice shirt and jeans.
Easy to talk to?
We ended up doing more talking than eating! We discovered we are both hipsters who love jazz clubs, musicals and poetry slams.
We also both have side projects. I host board game meetings and review digital games. I was fascinated to hear about his voluntary projects and his plans to travel to Russia.
Embarrassing moments?
Just one connection break early on, but after that all went well.
Did sparks fly?
I definitely felt there was a little bit of flirting going on. We spoke for more than three hours. Neither of us ate much, preferring the chat and the wine.
It did get serious when we talked about coronavirus — he told me he didn’t do any non-essential things. I said: ‘I’d better go then’. He laughed and told me to stay.
Would you like to meet him in person?
We’ve said we’d definitely like to meet face-to-face. He lives just two minutes from my favourite place in London, Spitalfields Market.
Daniel said he’d love to come to see me in Jersey because he likes sailing and fishing.
What do you think he thought of you?
I think he thought I was easy to chat to, and we had a connection.
Would you like to take him home to your family?
Mum was upstairs, but thankfully she didn’t come down. He’d get on with my friends and family.
Daniel, 32, (pictured) is long-term single and has no children
Daniel, 32
Dating past?
I’ve had a couple of serious relationships, but I’ve been single for a long time. I think I’ve been too busy with my career, but I’m also not a great fan of endless messaging, which seems to be what a lot of dating apps require.
Pre-date nerves?
This is my first virtual date, but I wasn’t nervous. I’m used to talking to new people.
First impressions?
Kelly is attractive and has a great personality, but it’s harder to get a sense of how you feel online — I think body language and physical proximity tell you a lot.
Easy to talk to?
We’re both straight-talkers, so we got on well. It’s funny that she is so nerdy about board games. I used to play them, too, when I had more time.
We also chatted about coronavirus and how it is affecting our lives. I am originally from Slovakia and thankfully my family is safe at the moment.
We were laughing a lot, though. She has a good sense of humour.
Embarrassing moments?
Just one break in connection. But I definitely prefer meeting in person as I’m not normally chatty online. I’m having to learn to talk via the internet a lot more, but I don’t really like it.
Did sparks fly?
It’s hard to tell if we were flirting, because you can’t sense the chemistry involved. But I enjoyed her company and our chat.
Would you like to meet her in person?
I would like to meet her in person to see if the pheromones are there. I do have a slight concern about the distance between us — I’m based in London while Kelly is in Jersey — as I don’t often have spare time to travel, but we’ll see.
What do you think she thought of you?
I believe she liked me as we chatted for so long, and got on so well. It was funny to hear her mum upstairs clapping and cheering for the NHS — not something that usually happens on a date.
Would you like to take her home to your family?
I think so — she is so chatty and friendly.
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