Blind Date: Alex and Victoria's first date lasted five hours with "no awkward silences." Is it a real connection or just banter?
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We're back with another edition of our Blind Date series. This time, we sent Victoria and Alex to wine and dine at Dilworth Tasting Room.
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First, let's get to know Victoria
She's 31 and a mental health therapist.
Her perfect day in Charlotte involves reading outside a coffee shop, walking her dog, meeting up with friends for dinner and drinks, and ending the night with live music.
What she's saying: "I'm a sarcastic and witty young professional with a big heart and who loves to banter!"
She's looking for: Someone who is kind, intelligent, family-oriented and self-aware.
Now, let's meet Alex
He's 29 and works in healthcare software sales.
His perfect day in Charlotte? Start with a workout, then follow it up with brunch and a stroll around the city. Then, a lazy afternoon in the sun, drinks at the French Quarter and a Charlotte FC game.
Hobbies: Anything outside, the gym, ice cream, walks and wine on a patio.
How he describes himself: "An optimistic dude who tries to squeeze fun into every single day."
His ideal match: "Someone energetic enough to keep up with me [and] has their own hobbies they can bring to the table."
How do you typically meet your dates?
Alex: Typically out in the wild or through friends of friends. I'm not on any dating apps, so it's usually either from fitness-related hobbies, house, or electronic music events.
- One time, my dentist tried to set me up on a blind date.
Victoria: Through the apps (unfortunately).
How would you describe the conversation?
Alex: Quite vibrant. We chatted for more than five hours, and not once was it awkward or did the conversation take an unintentional lull.
- She's a great conversationalist.
Victoria: The conversation was great! It flowed nicely.
- It didn't feel forced, and we didn't have any awkward silences.
How would you describe the chemistry?
Alex: I do think there was good chemistry, or the evening wouldn't have gone as long as it did.
- We even made a stop at Jeni's for ice cream after dinner.
Victoria: I'd say we had great chemistry, but more so as friends.
- I'm not sure either of us felt a romantic vibe, but we definitely got along well.
Thoughts on the date overall?
Alex: I had a great time, honestly. The food, vibes, and evening as a whole were better than expected.
- Definitely an evening I won't forget.
Victoria: I've never done a blind date, so I feel like this was a positive first experience!
- We had great food, drinks, and dessert. Laughed a lot, and overall, I think it was a good date.
What's next? How did you leave things?
Alex: I'm not sure. We are pretty opposite as far as lifestyles, but we did have a nice time together.
- We exchanged info, and I walked her back to her car, so we shall see what the future has in store!
Victoria: We exchanged numbers and talked about getting together again in the future, even as friends, but no concrete plans, which I think is okay — it took the pressure off.
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