Many singletons spent months getting to know a potential love interest, with only their phones to bring them together.

Messaging and video calls helped people find out more about that lucky swipe right recipient.

But what about the inevitable, and long-waited for, first date?

Dating can be difficult at the best of times but in the days of a pandemic, it presents a whole new set of hurdles.

While an internet connection has made it easier than ever to connect with people, that first date now involves a bit more planning and thought.

We want to hear from you about your first date experiences.

From pandemic passion to looking back on a date that led to decades of togetherness, or just a memorable first date from your young (or not so young), free and single days, share your stories.

Did you escape out a toilet window, eventually end up getting married, endure awkward conversation or see time fly, filled with laughter?

Maybe you did something a bit different, something truly memorable.

A quick ask around the office and food and drink options topping the list of first dates, but the cinema received a mixed reaction.

Whether it never went beyond the first date, or you've not looked back, share the love - or lack of - and either give hope or raise a smile.

You can use the link below or email claire.pierce@newsquest.co.uk to share your first date experiences.