Find out if it’s a match for Halima and Julian on this week’s Blind Date: ‘I’m psychic and I already dreamed that he would wear red’
HALIMA, 29
Single, no children.
Fashion model.
Dating past?
Partly because of the above, I have never had a long-term relationship. Some men just want an attractive woman on their arm, and that’s not what I want in a relationship.
I was with someone on and off for about seven months, but it was just casual.
Halima, a 29-year-old model, wants to meet someone who likes her for who she is, not what she looks like
Pre-date nerves?
Yes, I was a lot of nerves on the train to London.
First impression?
My first thought was, “I’ve seen you before.” I’m psychic – it’s a gift passed down from my mother’s side of the family – and I had already dreamed that my date would wear a red jacket. He was!
Although I don’t have a physical ‘type’, I thought Julian looked very handsome, with dark hair and a beautiful smile.
I’m psychic and I had already dreamed that he would wear red
Easy to talk to?
He was charming and friendly, if a little shy. I found myself asking most of the questions, but that was quite refreshing. Julian listened to what I had to say, and I was interested in his stories too.
He has traveled extensively and told me about visits to Spain, Italy and Greece – places I always wanted to go.
He was interested in my family’s paranormal abilities, especially the story about my grandmother who predicted her own death just weeks before she died in her sleep.
Embarrassing moments?
I sat on the toilet for ages because the zipper on my pants was stuck. I think Julian thought I might have done a runner!
Although Halima does not have a ‘physical type’, she thought Julian was very handsome, with dark hair and a beautiful smile
Did sparks fly?
As far as I’m concerned, yes. I think he felt the same way, but I’m not sure. I’m good at sensing people’s energy – even though women are often easier to read than men – but Julian had a positive atmosphere around him.
We wanted to talk more, so we walked through the shops after our meal. I was touched that he saw me in a taxi before we said goodbye. We had one more hug, but that was it.
Will you see him again?
I was too shy to ask for Julian’s number or his social media handles, but yes, I would love to see him again.
What do you think he thought of you?
I like to think he found me interesting and likable.
Would your family like him?
I think so. I only have a good relationship with my sister and aunt, but they want him badly.
JULIAN, 24
Single, no children.
Actor.
Dating past?
I was in a four year relationship that started in college. We moved in together, but then I got an acting job on a cruise ship and the strain of a long-distance relationship caused us to drift apart. My ex had her own life and career, while I wanted to travel.
Pre-date nerves?
Yes, this is a completely new experience for me.
Julian, a 24-year-old actor, would like to meet a petite brunette who is open and doesn’t take herself too seriously
First impression?
She was well dressed in a velvet top and pants, with nice hair and makeup. Although I didn’t like her right away, she seemed like a nice person who I could get along with.
Easy to talk to?
We broke the ice by saying how weird our blind date experience was.
Since we are both in the same industry – modeling and acting – we talked about work and our long-term hopes.
My goal is to see as much of the world as possible, with a career where I don’t fear work every day.
I would like to meet a petite brunette, but personality is key
Halima also wants to travel, but I got the impression that while I enjoy wandering around hostels and really experiencing the culture of a country, she would feel more comfortable in four- and five-star hotels.
She said staying in a hostel would be her worst nightmare.
Outside of work and travel, we didn’t find many similarities.
I have a good relationship with my family, but she doesn’t have hers, so the conversation was awkward at times. All in all, we had a great time.
Embarrassing moments?
The restaurant forgot about us at one point so Halima had to get up and ask for our food.
Julian thought Halima was well dressed in a velvet top and pants, with nice hair and makeup. Although he did not immediately like Halima, Julian thought they would get along well
Did sparks fly?
I don’t think there was any chemistry, but she’s the kind of person I can see as a friend, someone I can go for coffee with and chat with.
Will you see her again?
I do not think so. After the date she asked if I wanted to go for a walk and I happily wandered around the shops. But when we said goodbye, I thought that was probably it.
What do you think she thought of you?
I hope she liked me, that I seemed down to earth and caring.
Would your family like her?
Yes. She’s a nice person and I like the fact that she’s so confident about her.
HALIMA’S VERDICT: 8/10
LIKED IT? He was charming, polite and non-judgmental.
REGRET? No, I enjoyed it.
COFFEE OR taxi? Coffee.
JULIAN’S VERDICT: 5/10
LIKED IT? I liked her honesty. Open people appeal to me.
REGRET? Not at all.
COFFEE OR taxi? Cab.