Perfect on Paper

Last night I had a date with an amazing girl. She’s a lawyer, runs marathons and is gorgeous. Seems perfect right? That’s what I thought too.

We had a very nice evening. We went for drinks at a wine bar, and ate some appetizers. The date lasted a few hours and we had good conversation and a pleasant time. I can’t put my finger on anything specific, but as perfect as she seemed I just didn’t feel any real chemistry and I’m pretty sure she was on the same page.

Maybe it’s because we were set up, which made the night feel more like an interview than a date, but if there weren’t any sparks then should I even bother to go out with her again? On the other hand, should we try to go out and do something less forced, like go for a run or a hike? I’m really confused about this one. She’s perfect on paper but I don’t feel it in my gut.

SO HOW WAS LAST NIGHT? In Chemistry when you mix substances together sometimes they cause a big chemical reaction. Last night was more like mixing oil and vinegar – it’s fine to put on a salad, but it’s ultimately uninspired.