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Blind Date Sparks Connection: Dara and Alexia's Evening

1/10/2026

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Story summary

Dara and Alexia participated in a blind date arranged by The Guardian, part of a column that has run since 2009 inviting readers to participate by emailing the publication.
Dara found Alexia warm and genuine.
Alexia appreciated Dara's attentiveness.
Their date at The Trafalgar in London included a humorous misunderstanding with the staff.
Both expressed interest in meeting again and rated the experience positively.

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Story summary

Dara and Alexia participated in a blind date arranged by The Guardian, part of a column that has run since 2009 inviting readers to participate by emailing the publication.
Dara found Alexia warm and genuine.
Alexia appreciated Dara's attentiveness.
Their date at The Trafalgar in London included a humorous misunderstanding with the staff.
Both expressed interest in meeting again and rated the experience positively.