FINDING love seems harder now more than ever.
It seems like there are more singletons on the planet than years ago, and with the emergence of dating apps and sites, it seems like romance is long gone.
The patience that is required for romance to blossom is often forgone these days as people are more impatient than ever, but two people who are serving as an inspiration to those of us still single are Pat and Maureen - both of whom featured on tonight's episode of First Dates Ireland.
The pair of Dubliners soon hit it off as they chatted about their former loves and growing up in Dublin years ago.
Maureen's gentle manner was greatly admired by viewers at home
Hands up who’s guilty? 🙋 #FirstDatesIRL pic.twitter.com/s2RbNmcaIG
— RTÉ2 (@RTE2) March 6, 2018
Maureen going through each step of how she picked her outfit... I love her 😂 #FirstDatesIrl
— Elaine (@ElaineC9024) March 6, 2018
Me hoping I look as good as Maureen at 68!! #FirstDatesIRL pic.twitter.com/wpP2X4Lj8n
— Frances MacAodhain (@lizeecasey) March 6, 2018
The pair's fondness for dancing and music wasn't ignored either, paying a nice homage to the romantic ways of the old days.
Can’t get enough of Pat and Maureen from tonight’s #FirstDatesIRL?
We’ve got some unseen footage from behind the scenes that’ll melt your heart. pic.twitter.com/32EvivKNpM
— RTÉ2 (@RTE2) March 6, 2018
To top the date off, he even sang to her at the end of the date.
Heart=melted #FirstDatesIrl #ZerotoHideZeroSugar pic.twitter.com/V0vB7StOPG
— Lucozade Ireland (@LucozadeIreland) March 6, 2018
The growing relationship between them wasn't lost on viewers at home, who became heavily invested in the couple's date.
I have never in my life watched something more lovely than Pat and Maureen on #FirstDatesIRL ❤️
— Erin Lindsay (@erinniloingsigh) March 6, 2018
What a lovely couple, Pat & Maureen #FirstDatesIrl pic.twitter.com/OGaieme8sT
— Chris Murray (@chrismurraylmfm) March 6, 2018
Pat and Maureen melted my heart little cuties😭💓 #FirstDatesIrl
— anita (@anitarl99) March 6, 2018
Love Pat & Maureen, hoping for a match here #FirstDatesIRL
— Roisin (@RoRoSuperRo) March 6, 2018
#FirstDatesIRL Maureen & Pat. 💓💓💓 Wow.. cant cope.. What a gent & Lady.. #Love pic.twitter.com/wXkf3FxZQV
— Nicola♥ (@nbyrne2000) March 6, 2018
