Blind date: ‘Did we kiss? After the night we had, it would’ve been rude not to’

Adrian, 35, who works in advertising, meets Catherine, 36, a yoga teacher

What were you hoping for?
Someone cute for my national press debut, and hopefully a connection, too.

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Blind date: ‘He was very handsome, with a great set of teeth and a bold look. I knew it would be a night to remember’

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