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April 25, 2026

Blind date: ‘Most awkward moment? When he nearly set the menu alight’

Abby, 25, a partnerships manager for film, meets Charlie, 26, a finance analyst

Blind date: ‘Most awkward moment? When he nearly set the menu alight’

TL;DR

  • Abby (25, film partnerships manager) and Charlie (26, finance analyst) went on a blind date.
  • The conversation covered jobs, rowing, cycling, book recommendations, and travel plans.
  • An amusing moment occurred when Charlie nearly set the wine menu alight with a candle.
  • Both enjoyed the conversation and found each other easy to talk to, with the time flying by.
  • Neither person felt a strong romantic spark, with Abby scoring the night an 8 and Charlie a 6.
  • They parted with a friendly hug, considering meeting again as friends or for specific shared interests.