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Blind date: ‘Most awkward moment? When he said his dad set up the date for him’

Ailsa and Mike meet for a blind date in London as part of The Guardian’s weekly dating column.
Ailsa, 31, is a systems engineer who brings energy and warmth to the couple’s interaction.
Mike, 35, describes his view of the evening and notes the handshake moment as a potential red flag.
The couple discusses family, travel, and work, with Ailsa noting her passion for live music.
Both participants acknowledge moments when conversation dipped, affecting the mood of the date.
The date includes a three‑course meal and several drinks, influencing the evening’s pace.
Both sides reflect on whether they would meet again, with no strong romantic connection.
Ailsa and Mike are photographed as part of the feature, with captions identifying them.
Readers are invited to apply for Blind Date by emailing the Guardian’s address.
The feature frames the date as a hopeful search for connection, despite a lack of lasting chemistry.

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