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We’re back with another installment of our popular Blind Date series.
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Editor’s note: Responses have been edited lightly for length and clarity.
This time, we paired Taylor and Spencer.
First, let’s get to know Spencer:
- He’s 27 and works in finance.
- He enjoys weight lifting, fashion, animals, cooking, Korean shows and all things water-related.
- His ideal Charlotte day starts with an espresso tonic at the Hobbyist and ends with a pizza at Benny’s.
- He describes himself as “an adventurous goofball and the world’s leading proponent of everything bagel seasoning.”
Then there’s Taylor.
- She’s 24 and works in merchandising.
- She enjoys fashion, running, reading, animals, coffee shops and music.
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Her ideal Charlotte day includes breakfast at Zada Jane’s, exploring Camp North End or a museum and some live music.
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She describes herself as a “sweet and funny gal with just a sprinkle of chaotic.”
These two animal-loving, fashion-forward people seemed like the perfect pair. We decided to see if their connection would be on-par over dinner and mini golf at Stroke.
I FaceTimed with Spencer and Taylor a few days afterwards to hear how the date went — here’s what they had to say.
How do you typically meet your dates?
Spencer: I’m on and off the apps, so usually in-person. And sometimes through Instagram.
Taylor: Either through datings apps or friends.
- I usually have more success when I’m set up by a friend.
On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your conversation?
Spencer: Probably a seven — I mean, we didn’t get too deep into anything.
- It’s pretty easy on a blind date because you literally don’t know anything about the person.
- No awkward pauses or anything like that.
Taylor: I’d give it a six or a seven.
- We didn’t have a lot in common but that gave us lots to talk about.
- He’s a bit older than me, so there were a few references he made I didn’t know and vice versa.
How would you describe your chemistry?
Spencer: It just wasn’t there.
- I went for the hand hold at the end, but it wasn’t reciprocated.
Taylor: I’d give the chemistry a five out of 10.
- He was super nice and put-together.
- Romantically, I wasn’t interested.
What are your thoughts on the date overall?
Spencer: I enjoyed it — Taylor was really cool.
- Stroke was a cool venue; the food and drinks were good, too.
- Ostensibly, we just aren’t a match.
Taylor: I really enjoyed it. It felt relaxed and fun.
- I love a date with an activity because it makes it less awkward.
What’s next? How did you leave it?
Spencer: I walked her to her car, and I got her number.
- We said we’d do it again, but we kind of left it at that.
Taylor: I gave him my number and he texted me the next day.
- I told him it felt like we were looking for different things, but that I really enjoyed meeting him and left it there.
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