'Empathy is a great quality' Fans react to one singleton confessing he 'isn't out' on First Dates
Alex admitted to Cillian he was not out to his family and he appeared shocked
Social media users have commended an interaction on the latest episode of First Dates Ireland.
Fans of the popular dating show have took to social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter to share their thoughts on a date between student Alex (21) from Limerick and TEFL teacher Cillian (22) from Dublin.
Alex admitted to Cillian he was not out to his family and Cillian appeared shocked but his response is nothing but empathetic.
"It's not fine though and I am really sorry. It just makes the whole gay experience more difficult. It's s**t and it's tough but you are fu**king killing it because you are still here."
Alex looked taken aback and expressed "I feel like I am trauma dumping", empathetic Cillian says "no you are expressing your feelings and there is nothing wrong with that."
Reacting to this lovely encounter, one user said: "The young man with the red hair is a wonderful person. Empathy is a great quality."
Another user said: "He was really nice to Alex, just when Alex needed that compassion and understanding. Fair play Cillian."
Another user said: "The most beautiful interaction."