Jess’ version:

We found each other on Hinge (photos from our profiles above) and after exchanging several messages, decided to meet up. I was cautiously optimistic about this date given we had similar jobs and I really liked Joe's sense of humor in the messages we exchanged, but also ok if it was a one and done. He suggested The Block Distillery for a drink and if we hit it off, head to dinner. We hit it off and went to dinner at Barcelona Wine Bar. This date was definitely alcohol infused so we covered all of the topics you aren’t supposed to on a first date: religion, politics, income, and family goals. Joe and I just clicked from the start. The real test of the relationship came later when we went to dinner and left our dogs alone together. Luckily they got along great!

Joe’s version:

My retcon of how we met - we both matched on Craigslist and, after exchanging a few messages, decided we weren’t serial killers and should meet up to see if we clicked in person. I suggested the Block distillery since it was a drive for both of us and overall had great drinks. We hit it off at the bar and decided we wanted to continue the date over food. We went to Barcelona Wine Bar where we shared a meal and a bottle of wine. I was perfectly sober after 2 cocktails and a half bottle of wine but noticed that Jess was feeling the effects of the alcohol and offered her a ride home since she Ubered. I dropped her off at her place but not before she introduced me to Maggie and we shared a short walk together. The rest was history…

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