Birgit, 42, an academic, and Solomon, 44, a healthcare professional, met for a date that covered everything from empathy to extraterrestrials—and might just have included a dash of chemistry, too.
Birgit on Solomon
Birgit came in hoping for a fun evening, opting to “just let things happen.” First impressions? Strong: Solomon walked in carrying a novel, which, for Birgit, was "a great start."
From the get-go, conversation took off. They forgot to order while diving into deep—and delightfully random—topics: the northern lights, mountain rivers, aliens, and what makes time stand still. There was no awkwardness, just a few flustered moments “in a good way.”
Solomon stood out for his warmth, his storytelling, and especially the way he spoke about his children. She gave the evening a 9/10, and while there's a “geographical distance” between them, she’d happily meet again.
Solomon on Birgit
Solomon came in hoping for “awesomeness” and seemed to find it. Greeted by a warm smile and a hug, he knew right away that this date had promise. “The NY Times has helped me land on my feet here,” he joked.
They talked about “all the important stuff—which included the not so important stuff.” He couldn’t pinpoint a single awkward moment, though walking out of the restaurant without paying (the bill was taken care of) felt “odd-nice.” Table manners? He wouldn’t know either way.
Birgit made it easy for him to be himself. He described her as insightful, generous, accomplished—and scored the evening a 10, just because, well, why not?
The Verdict
No kiss, but plenty of smiles, conversation, and shared wonderings about the universe. Both Birgit and Solomon said they wouldn’t change a thing. And while they live in different places, they seemed very much in the same emotional landscape.
Status: Tentatively hopeful—with a side of mythology and maybe another unpaid dinner.
