Blind date: ‘He looked like a cross between Andrew Garfield and my primary school crush’
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Joe, 29, an academic, meets Alison, 30, a book publisher. What were you hoping for?. A Guardian-sponsored marriage in time for Christmas. Just kidding … but I was keeping my fingers crossed for a little magic. First impressions?. Gorgeous! And she put me straight at ease.
![[Joe]](https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/08c22f21bc4b63c04939c247136ddaa0027cf1be/176_33_812_1957/master/812.jpg?width=120&dpr=1&s=none&crop=none)
What did you talk about?. Childhood. Travels. Work. Hobbies. Must-see-musicals. How avocados are overrated. Why turning 30 now requires magnesium supplements. She also told a rollercoaster of a story about her friend finding love after having her bag stolen at a pub quiz.
![[Blind Date Selfie Joe & Alison]](https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/7c8861a4674840f5153e069658f7b5870a042f67/0_406_3648_2189/master/3648.jpg?width=445&dpr=1&s=none&crop=none)
Most awkward moment?. When the waitress was presenting our starters, I mistakenly referred to the artichoke hearts as figs, but Alison gracefully pretended not to notice. Blind date is Saturday’s dating column: every week, two strangers are paired up for dinner and drinks, and then spill the beans to us, answering a set of questions. This runs, with a photograph we take of each dater before the date, in Saturday magazine (in the UK) and online at theguardian.com every Saturday. It’s been running since 2009 – you can read all about how we put it together here.
![[Alison]](https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/b496509deda2898eb199476e4597a75e910c0532/314_111_604_1858/master/604.jpg?width=120&dpr=1&s=none&crop=none)
What questions will I be asked?. We ask about age, location, occupation, hobbies, interests and the type of person you are looking to meet. If you do not think these questions cover everything you would like to know, tell us what’s on your mind. Can I choose who I match with?.
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