Dating in the modern world...

So I went on a date with a guy.
He was not like anyone I'd ever dated before.
He claimed he was half Italian and Brazilian.
I was intrigued that this guy chose me, not because I'm not a catch but simply because I didn't think I'd be this particular man's taste.
Anyways, from his photos you can see he's very well groomed and takes care of himself.
His profile leans towards a filtering out system whereby he states what he's looking for, what he won't tolerate and a take it or leave it approach.
It was a no nonsense type of thing.

Despite all of this it didn't put me off. In all honesty I didn't think there's was anything wrong with it.
He claimed he was 39 so I just thought a guy that more or less knows what he wants.

We met up and he was very very tall.
But his face was plastic.
He had obviously had a face lift at some point.
It was quite a bizarre experience for me.
He was quite the gentleman initially.
But then I noticed these "behaviours" he slowed his pace so I'd slow to match his, instead of us naturally finding our pace.
He talked about being in Peru on a mindful retreat in an attempt to find himself.
And I wondered what exactly did he need do find!
Anyways he then made it clear to me that he was well known in Italy.
But I was totally unphased by it.
My thought was if he was someone, I'd find out and if he was he would be more focused on getting me to like him than Google him.
Anyways he was OK, we talked and I asked some questions but none of a probing nature.
Just enough to let him feel able to talk.
He obviously revealed a little too much to me because I noticed he started to back track on a few things.
I didn't judge, I openly told him a few things about myself to make him feel less vulnerable.
At some point we were asked to move from the spot we were and to dine on the lower level.
As we did so two young boys seemed to observe us.
I forgot to mention that at some point he had gone off for a little while to use the toilet and get somme drinks.
(only when I look back it seems like it was quite a longgggg time)
Anyways the boys followed us over to where we were sat and asked if they could join us.
He said yes but they decided to sit opposite us.
I was trying to hear what they were discussing but he kept talking so I stopped him and told him I thought they were up to something.
By which point I actually put my bag behind me.

As I turned back one of the boys approached and started firing questions at my date about his career and how he got into his industry.
Now I found the whole thing incredibly embarrassing and awkward so instead of listening I turned away.

When they were finished he said "that's weird, this never happens to me here in England, since I'm more well known in Italy!"

Anyways I just said "well, I did say they were up to something I'm just glad it's not what I thought!"

We left.

On the walk back he focused on telling me about his life in italy growing up...
And tried to hint at finding me attractive.
I didn't give too much away.
So he then said to me that he's sexually attracted to me but doesn't know if he can offer me anything more.
But he's intrigued by me.

As we crossed the bridge, he proceeds to tell me he wouldn't he upset if I followed him home.

To which I made it clear that if he was attempting to invite me back it was a poor way to ask me, and too soon to consider that anyways.

As we said goodnight at the station I said it would be interesting to talk more.
Anyways he snapped, what's the point, I don't see this going anywhere.

He text me when I get home saying he didnt want me to be upset by his words.
So I said that was OK, I understood where I stood.

And thanked him for the evening.


The following afternoon he text me, asking whether he could apologise over dinner...


I will conclude, I did have dinner and no ive not seen or heard from him again, nor have I attempted to contact him.

For no particular reason other than the ringing in my ears of him saying he has nothing to offer me.

And no I've not looked him up.