So the date went ahead and we had a nice time. He is certainly pleasant to chat to and an interesting man. I didn't really feel any attraction today, so I don't think I'll take things any further. But a nice new friend hopefully & I feel I broke the 'dating' ice.
Thanks for the encouragement and moral support xx
Well done Sotto
My 'first date' experience was different .... after the water arrived I pronounced my never ending love and suggested we should go to Vegas and get married.
Kidding!! ... very much like yours, and honestly I approached it as a challenge, I had to get out there and figure out how to talk to someone on a potential more 'than friend less than lover way' and learn how to be completely awkward and own it feeling like I was an elephant on roller skates.