Blind date: ‘I got a bit carried away once the wine kicked in’

The Guardian UK Saturday 20 June 2026, 05:00 UTC By Guardian Staff 1 min read

Key Points

Alex, 45, a product lead in tech, meets Ellie, 35, a TV producerWhat were you hoping for? To meet someone kind and have an enjoyable evening with someone I maybe wouldn’t ordinarily choose for myself.

Alex, 45, a product lead in tech, meets Ellie, 35, a TV producer

What were you hoping for?
To meet someone kind and have an enjoyable evening with someone I maybe wouldn’t ordinarily choose for myself.

Ellie (PERSON)

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