Beatriz on Julie-Yara
What were you hoping for?
A fun evening, bit of a flirting and getting to know someone new. I wasn’t expecting much, but at least I wouldn’t have to cook and do the dishes.
First impressions?
Mature and quite serious. I didn’t feel completely at ease with her at first.
What did you talk about?
Deep stuff: the Syrian war, sexual assault, being queer, autism … It’s safe to say I didn’t learn what her favourite colour was.
Most awkward moment?
I cried when we talked about previous trauma, but to be fair I was three drinks in and wine famously makes me teary. And I didn’t find it that awkward because she was really understanding – and what we were talking about would make anyone cry.
Good table manners?
Absolutely. Our waiter was lovely too.
Best thing about Julie-Yara?
She is a really passionate humanist.
Would you introduce Julie-Yara to your friends?
I would, I think they’d get along politics and interest-wise.
Describe Julie-Yara in three words
A go-getter, intense, caring.
What do you think Julie-Yara made of you?
Probably that I was a little unripe, and that we’re in different stages of our lives.
Did you go on somewhere?
Just the tube station.
And … did you kiss?
Nah, it wasn’t a vibe like that.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
More jokes and laughter, less crying.
Marks out of 10?
7.
Would you meet again?
I would, but probably as friends. She’d be great to go on a protest with, but not a date as there wasn’t a romantic spark.
Julie-Yara on Beatriz
What were you hoping for?
Good food and good conversation.
First impressions?
Beatriz was totally themself from the start, they seemed grounded and owned wearing jeans in a fancy place!
What did you talk about?
Oh my – we went deep. Mental health, family, dating, gender identity …
Most awkward moment?
The lovely waiter choosing our food for us because of how indecisive we were!
Good table manners?
Excellent, we shared most of the food.
Best thing about Beatriz?
Authentic and truthful, very easy to talk to.
Would you introduce Beatriz to your friends?
Most definitely.
Describe Beatriz in three words.
Reliable, genuine, reflective.
What do you think Beatriz made of you?
I hope they enjoyed the conversation as much as I did.
Did you go on somewhere?
No, I was very tired … oops!
And … did you kiss?
We didn’t.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
I was pretty satisfied with the evening. Although we didn’t hit it off romantically our conversation was very real and went to wonderful places, which is always an honour.
Marks out of 10?
9.
Would you meet again?
As friends, definitely.
Beatriz and Julie-Yara ate at Aqua Nueva, London W1. Fancy a blind date? Email blind.date@theguardian.com
