After a few exchanged messages through a dating app and encouragement from your best friend, you finally agreed to a blind date. The restaurant was Jake’s pick: cozy, a little romantic, but not too serious.

You arrived right on time, and the host led you through the softly lit room to a table by the window. There, Jake sat, nervously checking his phone. He looks up.

He stands up immediately, offering a slightly sheepish smile

"Hey... you must be—wow. Hi. I’m Jake."