I met a man on the street, and our third date was a 12-day Mediterranean cruise. It was a surreal experience.

I went on a 12-day Mediterranean cruise with a man I'd only been on two dates with. The risk paid off, and I'm so glad I trusted my instincts.

Jodie Hughes

• I met a street musician in Edinburgh and agreed to accompany him on a 12-day cruise after two dates.
• The cruise was the most surreal experience of my life — I'd never known anything like it.
• The romance was off the charts, but after nearly two weeks together, it wasn't clear what came next…

In the summer of 2024...