Blind Date: Jenn and David had previously crossed paths. But is their reconnection fate or just a coincidence?

This time, we paired Jenn and David.

First, let’s get to know Jenn:

• She’s 50 and works as a writer.
• Her ideal day in Charlotte includes a hike, trying a new restaurant and live music.
• She describes herself as “a creative extrovert who likes to make people laugh.”

Then, there's David.

• He’s 51 and an economic developer.

His ideal Charlotte day is spent outdoors, followed by a unique restaurant and live music at night.

He describes himself as a “professional man who has many interests,” including concerts, travel and exercise.

With a shared appreciation for good food and live music, Jenn and David seemed like a potential match. So, we tested their connection over a jazz show at Middle C and dinner at Fahrenheit.

I called Jenn and David separately a few days after their date to hear how it went. What they both initially said caught me off guard — the two had met before.

David: We immediately recognized each other and spent the first five minutes of the date trying to figure that out.

Jenn: We ultimately realized we’d met at a singles’ board game night about two years ago.

David: We played at the same table for probably an hour and a half.

Jenn and David weren’t reconnected until the blind date — here’s what they had to say about that evening.

How do you typically meet your dates?

David: Online and through Meetup. Sometimes in person.

Jenn: Online dating. I’ve used both Bumble and Facebook dating.

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

David: Eight. Conversation was good. Though, the nature of blind dates can be a little “interview-like.”

• You literally have to start at the basics.
• But we learned a lot about each other.

Jenn: An eight. I mean, the fact the person’s applied to this suggests they’re open to having a conversation with a stranger.

• We had a lot of commonalities to talk about.

Editor’s note: For context, Jenn and David are both near empty-nesters with ties to Canada.

• Jenn is from Toronto and David spent nearly three decades on the Canadian border.

How would you describe your chemistry?

David: Seven. It’s so early; it’s hard to say.

• There wasn’t any silence except for when the music was playing.
• I think she had a good time, but I couldn’t get her read on me.

Jenn: Six. We had a good conversation, but I don’t think either of us felt things “hit off” as a date.

• It just wasn’t the “zing” I might’ve been looking for.

What are your thoughts on the date overall?

David: It went a little better than I expected, considering we had so much in common and we’re in similar stages of life.

Jenn: We had a good time. It was fun to check out Middle C, and Fahrenheit is always beautiful — food was great.

• We definitely didn’t struggle to entertain ourselves.

What’s next? How did you leave it?

David: I’m not sure what’s next.

• I think we were both under the assumption that we’d “report back” about the date first before any next steps.

Jenn: We thanked each other for the evening, and he walked me to my Uber.

• We didn’t exchange numbers.

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