The article presents insights from a participant of the 'Blind Date' column, reflecting on a recent date after a decade-long hiatus from dating. The date involved deep conversations covering topics such as LGBTQ+ experiences, mental health, and global crises like the situation in Gaza. The participant discusses the importance of honesty, feeling a connection, and the nature of blind dates, which match individuals based on their preferences without prior knowledge of each other. The column aims to foster meaningful connections through shared interests and respectful dialogue.
I hadn't been on a date for 10 years and felt I needed to break the mould. I'm glad I told Karim about that as I was nervous.
We talked about being gay and coming out, mental health, Gaza, and the British press not reporting a live genocide.
It's a blind date! But we do ask you a bit about your interests, preferences, etc—the more you tell us, the better the match is likely to be.
Honestly but respectfully. Be mindful of how it will read to your date, and that Blind date reaches a large audience, in print and online.
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