“Eliminating an entire race of people truly limits one’s potential to date,” says one matchmaker.
By the end of the date, they both posted a “Love Is Blind” background on Zoom.
“We were interested in everything the other was saying,” he says.
He is not interested in pursuing dates unless they can lead to something substantial.
She thought his questions sounded like a checklist of qualifications.
No, we didn’t match these two, but their story is still inspiring.
Both are content to be on their own, but they’re willing to take a chance on romance.
“I’m definitely looking for something steady,” he says.
Each ended up in a relationship — with other people.
With Post food critic Tom Sietsema, no less.
Her “situationship” complicated things.
He debated whether to kiss her (on the cheek). “I’m not sure if she was expecting that.”
He thought the conversation was “very natural.” But it was a little too natural for her.
He felt the start of a romantic spark. But did she?
Finding time for fun can be hard when you’re in med school.
You can probably guess how that worked out.
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