'I don't normally like mullets - but his really suits him!' It's a match for Meera and Andrew on BLIND DATE

Every week, FEMAIL asks two singletons to report back from their blind date.

This week, it was Meera and Andrew's turn to wine and dine.

Read on to find out what made sparks fly...

Meera, 24

Vital Statistics

Single, no long-term relationships.

Current role

Marketing in wine.

Would like to meet

Someone who is passionate about the world and driven by happiness and not by money.

Dating past

I’ve been single for so long. Almost all of my dating has been through apps, which has resulted in a string of five ‘situationships’, the longest of which lasted ten months.

Pre-date nerves?

Yes, and as a result I’m always early for dates, waiting for Andrew only added to my nerves. I wore a long red dress so at least I felt good about myself.

First impressions?

The first thing I noticed was his mullet – normally I don’t like them, but it suited him. It was awkward when I stood up to greet him and got stuck behind the table, but he was smooth and leaned in to introduce himself. He has nice blue eyes and was super smiley.

Easy to talk to?

Andrew is so funny, he made the date an absolute pleasure. I was interested to hear about his Irish background, and we discovered we had both lived in Birmingham, so we compared notes. We also chatted about past relationships. Although he’s into sailing and kayaking, which I’m not, we have the same adventurous spirit. We were so engrossed talking, we were both late to see friends afterwards.

Embarrassing moments?

I knocked over a bowl of rice. Thankfully, it was almost empty and didn’t smash, but it was still so loud that everyone in the restaurant looked at us. Andrew, though, didn’t care at all and calmed me down.

Did sparks fly?

I am usually quite flirty, but I think because it was a blind date, we both felt a bit tentative to flirt. Instead, we focused on getting to know each other, and enjoyed the nice vibe. There was lots of eye contact, and he is attractive, so we need a second date to work out if there’s a genuine spark.

Would you like to meet again?

Yes, we are both huge foodies so when he said he was going to try a new Japanese restaurant, it just felt natural to invite myself along. He asked for my contact details and we’ve been messaging. We got the train together and hugged goodbye with a ‘see you soon’. I have a nice feeling about it.

What do you think he thought of you?

That I was really energetic and chatty, which we both were. I hope he thought I was engaged and interested in him.

Would your family and friends like him?

I think so as he’s funny and easygoing. He has the same energy as me so he would get on well with my friends.

Verdict: 8/10

LIKED? His sense of humour shone through.

REGRETS? I wish I hadn’t spilled that bowl of rice

COFFEE OR CAB? Coffee.

Andrew, 27 

Vital statistics

Single for a year 

Current Role

PR account manager in the tech industry.

Would like to meet

Someone adventurous. I wouldn’t be attracted to someone who couldn’t step outside their comfort zone.

Dating Past?

I’ve been single for a year. I have mostly had short, three to six month relationships, although my last relationship was for a year and a half.

Pre-date nerves?

I had the attitude that if it’s good, that’s great, and if it’s bad then it’ll make a good story. I was open to it. I wore jeans with black boots and a white t-shirt and jacket.

First impressions?

Meera wasn’t who I expected to meet at all. I had imagined someone less aligned to my views and values, so I was pleasantly surprised. She was vibrant and friendly with not an ounce of shyness about her. I also thought she had a lovely smile, beautiful eyes and her red dress was gorgeous.

Easy to talk to?

She was so easy to talk to, they eventually had to move us off our table to the bar as they needed it for the next customers. We chatted about our lives, the things we’re passionate about, as well as what’s happening in the world. We lightened it up too, laughing about our exes. I also liked that she is so knowledgeable about food and wine. She recommended I try the steak tartare (which I loved) and opened my eyes to trying some new things. If I hadn’t made other plans after our meal, I would have stayed much longer.

Embarrassing moments?

Not really. She was a bit embarrassed when she dropped her rice bowl, but we quickly laughed it off.

Did sparks fly?

I think I was more nervous about flirting than I normally would be, until I was sure she was OK with it. I didn’t come into the date with the hard intention of flirting, but I did find her very attractive. I’d certainly like to see her again. At the end of the date, it felt natural to exchange contact details and equally natural to speak about when we’d meet up next.

Would you like to meet again?

Definitely. She’s an interesting woman with a strong outlook on the world, which I really enjoyed.

What do you think she thought of you?

I hope she thought I was friendly and funny and had a positive take on life.

Would your family and friends like her?

Absolutely. She’s warm, friendly and full of energy.  

Verdict: 9/10

LIKED? Her energy and great outlook on life.

REGRETS? That I had plans after our date.

COFFEE OR CAB? Coffee.