Every week we send a couple on a blind date. This week Julian Barlow, 56, had dinner at The Falcon in Hatton, Warwickshire, with Anita Thornicroft, 55. Julian is a divorced retail manager. He lives in Warwick and looks after his granddaughter one day a week. Anita, who lives in Leamington Spa, works for the NHS and has two children and two grandchildren.
Julian, 56, says:
I was a little apprehensive about going on a blind date, as looks are important to me. I like to keep fit and trim, and am told I look younger than my years. I like a woman to be fit and attractive and to make an effort with her appearance.
Julian, 56 from Warwick, said that he thought Anita was lovely and very attractive
But I needn’t have worried. When I arrived, I went to the bar and a lovely lady asked if I was Julian, and it was my date!
I thought Anita was very attractive, although she played it quite safe with a conservative outfit — a brown dress. I would have liked to have seen an outfit that showed her figure off better as I think she keeps herself fit, but she certainly ticked a few of my boxes.
I am 5ft 9in and in her heels Anita was slightly taller than me, which wouldn’t bother me at all, but I did wonder if it would affect her thoughts on me.
I’m really keen to find someone to date. I was married for 17 years but I admit I was a bit of a workaholic, running my own footwear business. Perhaps that’s why my wife went off with one of my friends, saying she felt we had become more like brother and sister.
After my divorce, I fell into a seven-year relationship very quickly. Since then, though, there’s been nothing that serious.
Three years ago I moved from the Cotswolds to Warwick for a new management job and to try to have a better work-life balance. I mind my granddaughter one day a week now — she’s 18 months old and a handful! It’s important for a partner to be family-orientated.
Anita and I got talking immediately and it was really easy-going. We covered lots of topics — from all the things we enjoy doing in our free time to our past relationships.
At our age, we’ve seen it all before and our lives are like books — there are a lot of stories!
I thought it was funny her ex is called Julian — I hope it doesn’t prove to be a bad omen! We established quite quickly that we would both like a relationship. I’m looking for someone who has a young attitude and an active life like me, as I enjoy cycling and hiking.
I find I am too fussy on dates these days. Maybe it’s my age, but I know what I want and like, and am not very inclined to compromise.
One lady I met just had too busy a life, and the other lived too far away to be realistic.
Finding a person you really click with is the problem. So was there romance between Anita and I?
I thought there was some potential there — absolutely. My colleagues say I flirt outrageously — although I’m not aware of it — but I did tell Anita that I liked her and would like to see her again, and she said yes.
We walked out to the car park together and kissed goodbye on the cheek.
Initially we were texting about meeting again, and I was planning a lovely walk in the park, but she has subsequently texted to say she doesn’t see us having a romance and didn’t feel the chemistry I did.
I am disappointed — but every day is a new day so I plan to keep trying to meet someone.
LIKED? Anita’s personality.
REGRETS? None.
CAB/COFFEE? Coffee.
Verdict: 9/10
Anita, 55, says:
Anita Thornicroft, 55, from Birmingham, said she immediately knew she didn't fancy Julian
I was waiting at the bar when Julian walked in and I guessed he was my date, as he was alone. He was warm and friendly and I knew immediately we would have a good evening.
He was polite, well mannered and family-orientated — but sadly I also knew immediately that I didn’t fancy him.
He is fit and trim, and an attractive man, but I’m drawn to larger, bulkier men. I like to feel physically smaller than a partner but I’m 5ft 5in and enjoy wearing high heels so ended up being taller than Julian.
I just knew that no matter how well we got on, it would never be more than a good evening. The spark just wasn’t there, which was a real shame. But I’m old enough to know what will work for me.
To be honest I am a little old-fashioned and still think it is nice to look after a man (and vice versa, of course). I especially love cuddles and hand-holding, so that chemistry really has to be there.
I also like a gentleman to be a gentleman and I have a thing about a man wearing nice shoes; trainers are for the gym! Julian ticked so many of those boxes — he even wore smart shoes — but just not enough.
I wasn’t disappointed in the date though. We chatted and laughed and had a really enjoyable evening. Julian will make someone a very lucky lady, as he has a lot to offer — just not the right physique for me!
After the date we were texting about meeting up again and I felt I had to be clear with him that I didn’t see romance on the cards.
I’ve been single for about five years following a 19-year relationship, with nothing serious or long-term since. I have dabbled with a couple of dating sites, but unfortunately without success.
Still, it would be nice to find a companion to think about a future with. I think I’m a fun, easy-going person with a very positive attitude.
I like to see the good in others and enjoy meeting people, but lots of men I meet who are my age are a bit boring — they don’t seem to be as attractive and energetic as I would like.
I adore the theatre, ballet and love horseracing. I’m happy going on a nice country walk, sitting in a cafe people-watching or curled up on the sofa.
Although it didn’t work out in terms of romance I’m glad I met Julian because it is so reassuring to meet a lovely gentleman and know they are still out there.
As for the future, I’m keeping my options open — you just never know when romance is going to happen.
LIKED? He was easy to get on with and talk to.
REGRETS? None.
CAB/COFFEE? Cab.
Verdict: 8/10
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