Blind Date: Sara and Travis search for a fiery connection over dinner

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It’s time for 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 month, we paired Sara and Travis.

First, let’s meet Sara, who’s a consultant for a bank.

• She describes herself as a “self-motivated, kind, hard-working single mom.”
• She’s looking for someone with a good work ethic who will treat both her and her son with respect.

Then, there’s Travis. He’s a mortgage loan officer.

• He loves golf, traveling and spending time with his kids.
• He describes himself as “a hopeless romantic.”
• He’s looking for someone who is “bubbly, kind and respects his dedication to his children.”

We sent them to enjoy a parents’ night out at Firebirds. Let’s see how it went.

How do you typically meet your dates?

Travis: I’m not actively on dating apps.

• Usually I’ll meet people when I’m out with friends.

Sara: Typically online.

• I use Bumble and Hinge.
• Being a single parent in a pandemic wasn’t easy.

What was your date like?

Travis: We went to Firebirds in SouthPark.

• We had really good wine, good conversation. The food was great.
• She seemed excited about life and her kid.
• I got really nervous as I was getting ready for the date.
• I didn’t think anything of it until I was getting ready to go and then I was like, “Man, I’m kind of nervous!”

Sara: We met at Firebirds in SouthPark.

• We both said the same thing: We were fine until it was actually time to leave for the date, and then we got nervous.
• The food was delicious.
• It was his first time at Firebirds, but I’ve been several times.
• I’d recommend it as a date place.

On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your conversation?

Travis: I’d say an 8. We talked a lot about our kids.

• In terms of hobbies and interests, I think we have things in common.
• I enjoyed dinner with her.

Sara: I’d say maybe a 7.

• We talked a lot about our kids.
• It was clear he cares about his kids a lot.

• We both chatted a lot, but I picked up on a little nervous energy coming from his side.

On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your chemistry?

Travis: I’d say probably a 5 or a 6.

Sara: Maybe a 5.

• I didn’t really feel chemistry right away, but I work right near him so we talked about going to lunch.

On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate the date overall?

Travis: I’d probably say a 7 or an 8.

• I don’t think it was love at first sight, but I had a good time.

Sara: I’d say an 8.

• I’ve been on dates where they don’t show up or they’re totally not what you’re expecting.
• He was respectful and polite.

How did you leave it?

Travis: We exchanged numbers.

• She wanted to go for drinks afterward, but I had a pretty long haul home.
• She works close to where I work, so we talked about grabbing lunch some time.

Sara: We exchanged numbers.

• Maybe we’ll get lunch sometime.
• It was nice to get out there and do something a little more risky than I normally would.

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