Rebecca and Michael, who recently celebrated their first anniversary, went on their own blind date a year before. Their thrilling adventure hooked audiences from Saturday magazine in the UK and online at The Guardian. The pair sat down to dinner at Parrillan, a trendy noodle bar based in King’s Cross, London N1. Their meeting showed two very different personalities but opened up some deep conversations and understanding, turning it into a memorable opportunity for both.
Rebecca, a Londoner infamous for her wicked, wonderful, and pointed wordplay, kept it going with Michael for most of the night. She called him “real,” referring to the authenticity he added to their connection. In response, Michael described Rebecca using the term “assured,” a reference to her confidence, poise and self-possession.
Although charming dialogue can go a long way, Ana and Ben’s date was seriously weird. Michael admitted that he had to ask Rebecca what her name was at the end of the night. She hadn’t yet named herself in person during their time together. This funny vignette provided an endearing opening touch to their conversation and revealed the comfortable levity of the friendship between the two.
Over dinner, Rebecca realized she only had a one-way train ticket to Waterloo, which led the pair to decide to keep things spontaneous that night. Looking back on the experience, Michael said it was an eye opening experience and a great opportunity to learn more about Rebecca. He described himself using three words: “low-key, calm, and real,” which starkly contrasted with Rebecca’s more vibrant demeanor.
The two went on to share their plans of introducing each other to their respective friends, alluding to a true match made in heaven. But sadly, Michael wanted Rebecca woulda stayed for dessert, the show’s implicit wish that there’d been more time together. While their conversations were deep and colorful, the truth is neither political party really came out and told the other what they found most attractive about them.
Rebecca did rate Michael on her 1-10 scale of dating success, but what exactly she gave him is still a mystery. In the end, their blind date turned out to be a fun and educational encounter. It captured the heart of today’s dating experience—chaotic, surprising, but with possibility around the corner.