Anwit, 32, a scientist, and Kassondra, 33, a travel writer, met over dinner for a Sunday blind date filled with warmth, laughter, and a few near-spills—literal and figurative.
Anwit on Kassondra
Anwit went into the evening hoping to meet “someone I would not otherwise meet,” and his first impression of Kassondra was that she was “easygoing” and charismatic. The conversation ranged from the challenges of living in the UK to flat hiking trails in the southeast, unfulfilled multilingual ambitions, and dating app misadventures.
While Anwit might’ve spilled his drink just as Kassondra asked to try it, he noted that her table manners were perfect. Less perfect? Accidentally knocking her doggy bag out of her hands at the end of the night.
The setting wasn’t ideal—an awkwardly large table shared with a stranger, and a looming train to Cambridge meant their time was cut short. “I feel I didn’t get to know her as well as I would have liked,” he said. Still, he gave the night an 8+ and said he’d definitely meet her again—perhaps for a hike, if they can find a hill or two.
Kassondra on Anwit
Kassondra hoped for “chemistry and good banter,” and found a “warm and kind” companion. Their conversation deepened as the evening went on, touching on classic first-date taboos like politics and past relationships, which she felt brought them closer.
Though there were a couple of missteps—literally—like hugging goodbye twice on different street corners and the tragic fall of the takeaway box, she found Anwit friendly, curious, and adventurous. “He let it slip he has a thing for writers,” she said with a grin, though she teased him about her “aggressive scepticism” of men who identify as cyclists (despite being one herself).
She left her deck of “juicy question cards” at home—something she’d change if she could do the night over—but overall, she gave the evening a 10 for effort and openness.
Final Verdict:
While no sparks flew under the restaurant lights, this was a date built on curiosity and connection. They laughed, shared honest conversation, and fumbled through a few charmingly awkward moments. Both agreed: they’d meet again—if not for romance, then for a thoughtful walk with less drink-spilling and more juicy questions.
Status: Friendly hike pending.
