Photo: Courtesy of Tim Edwards, owner of Splatter Charlotte.
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Editor’s note: Responses have been edited lightly for length and clarity.
This time, we paired Matthew and Rod.
First, let’s get to know Matthew:
- He’s 24 and works in finance.
- He enjoys wine, travel, art, food, TV and movies, museums, comedy, nonprofits and music.
- His ideal Charlotte day starts with matcha at home, followed by hanging at a wine bar with friends, and it ends with a jazz show.
- He describes himself as “witty, direct and caring, all while being fun-loving and approachable.”
Then there’s Rod.
- He’s 26 and works in interior design.
- He enjoys jogging, brewery/bar hopping with friends, going to the gym and reading.
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His ideal Charlotte day is spent with friends either by the pool or at a brewery — “but the day would have to start with me making breakfast,” he says.
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He describes himself as “an introverted extrovert who likes to have fun.”
These two creative, outgoing individuals seemed like a potential match. So, we tested their chemistry over splatter painting at Splatter Charlotte and drinks at Wooden Robot.
Photos: Courtesy of Tim Edwards, owner of Splatter Charlotte.
I called Matthew and Rod a few days afterwards to hear how the date went. Here’s what they had to say.
How do you typically meet your dates?
Matthew: Nine times out of 10 it’s online. Sometimes friends set me up.
- Now that I’m in a nine to five in the professional world, [online] is really the only time I ever meet people.
Rod: Either through datings apps like Hinge or on Instagram.
On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your conversation?
Matthew: An eight or nine. It was slow at first, but it picked up.
- After Splatter, we went to Wooden Robot and it was easier to chat there.
Rod: A six or seven.
- I don’t think our interests were exactly aligned, but it was easy to talk to him.
How would you describe your chemistry?
Matthew: Romantically, he just wasn’t my type. But from a friend perspective, the chemistry was good.
- The date felt like I was hanging out with someone I already knew.
Rod: I don’t think there was much chemistry between us.
- It seemed like a mutual feeling.
What are your thoughts on the date overall?
Matthew: Splatter was a great activity, but it felt a little intimate for a first date.
- Wooden Robot felt like a much more typical setting.
Rod: The activity was cool. It gives you something to do and breaks down walls.
- We were able to actually talk more at Wooden Robot, though.
What’s next? How did you leave it?
Matthew: We left things pretty neutral.
- I sent a text saying to get home safely and that it was nice to meet him.
- We had some mutual friends, so I could see us hanging out with them in the future.
- Overall, it was a more positive experience than I thought it was gonna be.
Rod: We exchanged a couple texts, basically saying it was nice getting to meet each other.
- I don’t think we’ll go on another date, but I’d pursue a friendship.
Before we hang up, I have to know — who’s keeping the canvas?
Matthew: Rod is. He’s an interior designer, so I figured he’d appreciate it more.
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