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Date 2

Saturday 5th March 2022

Now the thing I love about Saturday dates are the fact Saturdays are very busy for me workwise, which means I don’t stress all day wondering and worrying, and this date was no exception. My date with Lee was planned within one week of being on the app, and we agreed to meet in Newcastle on the evening.

Lee was chatty and seemed interested as we exchanged small talk online, and this continued in real life. Until the red flags came out waving in abundance. It’s not until you’re single and put yourself in a perhaps vulnerable situation (alone with a somewhat stranger) that you question your alcohol tolerance. Being 5ft and tiny, Lee knew I couldn’t drink too much … being mortal and sick on a first date is a no no, so always avoid this one like the plague - disclaimer, this did not happen!

I met Lee on Northumberland Street and headed to on of the mini golf courses, Ghetto Golf. Lee had pre-booked the game, so we grabbed a drink before heading to play. The game went well and the conversation seemed easy. We headed off to various bars, getting more and more tipsy as we went. I quickly fathomed that Lee (who wanted to buy all of the drinks) was buying me double gins, not singles. This is a recipe for disaster. I quickly realised that the alcohol was perhaps blurring my judgement, but being new to this game, continued being in his company anyway. 

The night continued and for someone that is typically in bed by 11pm at the latest, it was getting very late. Lee then asked me if I'd like to stay out until 5am in the morning, getting drunk and alluding to the fact I'd most likely end up back at his house. RED FLAG. Absolutely not babes! Lee was also very, very full on. From his awkward Dad dancing in the bar, normally funny but he was full on serious and begged me to join, to the touching of my bum; unwarranted and unwelcomed. Another red flag was the lying. A little white lie about your dress size or love for pickles (love or loathe thing, no?) may be fine, however using old selfies in which you do not have a perm (but do now) or a beard (but do now) and adding several inches to your height is just bizarre. Did he think I wasn't going to notice?

The following day, Lee thankfully text me saying he did not feel that we had the same energy (I am far from a granny, just have no desire to stay out with a stranger until 5am) and that he wished me well but did not wish to see me again. THANK GOD FOR THAT!

It's also worth mentioning he disclosed some weird and wonderful facts about is ex, calling off a wedding with her recently, yet still being in touch. As far as 2nd Hinge dates go, this was enough to put me off for life... However, we all know I continued the fun!

Date 3 may just be the best story yet... 


 

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