Blind Date: Can Roni and Jack find a real connection at The Museum of Illusions?
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We're back with another edition of our Blind Date series. This time, we set up Roni and Jack for a date night at The Museum of Illusions in Uptown.
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Editor's note: Responses have been edited lightly for length and clarity.
First, let's get to know Roni:
- She's 28 and a video director for a creative advertising agency.
- She enjoys pickleball, rock climbing, trivia, dinner parties and travel.
- Her ideal Charlotte day starts with a visit to Mamaka Bowls and a walk along the Rail Trail, followed by playing pickleball and relaxing at Sauna House. She'd end the day people (and dog) watching at Sycamore.
Now, let's meet Jack:
- He's 32 and a banking analyst.
- His hobbies include guitar, live music, travel, food and wine.
- For his ideal day in Charlotte, he'd grab coffee at Giddy Goat, stroll around the farmers market or Whitewater Center, grab a beer on a patio, then hit a concert.
How it works: I chatted with Roni and Jack separately after the date to hear how it went.
How do you typically meet your dates?
Roni: I meet people "in the wild," since I'm not on the apps.
- I'm pretty extroverted, so I end up meeting dates out at local events, coffee shops, the gym, markets (even the grocery store).
Jack: Hinge, friends or out in public.
How would you describe your conversation?
Roni: Easy! The best part of a blind date is knowing absolutely nothing about each other, so you can talk about anything.
- We talked about music, hobbies we had in common, our jobs, similar experiences we'd had — some of the usual for a first date, but not in a boring way.
Jack: Easygoing and smooth.
- Never really hit any snags and I felt like she enjoyed the conversation as much as I did.
How would you describe your chemistry?
Roni: I trusted the Axios team to set me up with someone they thought would be a good fit, and they did a great job.
- The museum was a fun date because it was so interactive.
- I'm only going to feel chemistry on a date if I feel like I can relax, and I was really comfortable around Jack.
Jack: Chemistry was there.
- It seemed like we were on the same page and that we had a similar sense of humor and interests.
What are your thoughts on the date overall?
Roni: My dating mentality is "you never know how, or where, you might meet someone cool."
- My friends told me to sign up for the blind date, and I was glad I did. I might have never crossed paths with Jack otherwise.
Jack: I'd say it went pretty well. We had a lot to talk about, and we both seemed happy with each other.
What's next? How did you leave it?
Roni: We exchanged numbers and talked about going on a second date.
- I'd be open to seeing him again, but I'm not sure if we're looking for the same thing long term.
Jack: Seemed like it went well enough for at least another date, but I'm not sure yet — she didn't seem too keen on me not being religious.
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