'A beautiful interaction' Fans react to moment Limerick student confesses he 'isn't out' on First Dates

Social media users have commended an interaction on the latest episode of First Dates Ireland where a Limerick student, Alex confessed he wasn't out as gay fully.

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) and TEFL teacher Cillian (22) from Dublin. 

Alex is currently in his second year studying fashion design at Limerick School of Art and Design.

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."

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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."

Another user said: "Such a gorgeous clip."

On the decision to one day tell his family one user advised: "You will be fine your family will love you for who you are."

It wasn't a match for Alex and Cillian, however the pair have still remained friends and Alex has since come out to his family