I think your being a bit harsh on the guy you mention in your first post, maybe they were nervous and struggling for things to say? Once they'd finished you could've changed the conversation to what you wanted to talk about?

Don't see it as a failed date, but a break from being stuck in the house with some adult company, even if the topics of conversation were boring in your eyes. Don't let your mates fix you up either!

Sorry to hear your relationship has ended Ginge! from what you post seemed to be a pretty good one, is a shame

Z