Cupid Column Duo Farah and Anthony Discuss Their Disconnected Date

Anthony and Farah, two individuals dating in the modern era, shared a meal at Bayberry Garden in Providence during a recent blind date, according to a report from The Boston Globe.

The encounter, documented in The Boston Globe’s “Cupid” column, highlighted the friction between social effort and romantic chemistry. While both participants expressed appreciation for the atmosphere and the food, the evening concluded without a romantic connection or a plan for a second meeting.

Anthony, who described himself as an only child who has recently been stepping outside his comfort zone, met Farah, a 33-year-old scientist who performs per diem home care. The date took place at Bayberry Garden, a location Anthony noted had a great atmosphere for a first meeting.

“He’s a cutie but not who I typically am attracted to,” Farah told The Boston Globe, noting that she did not expect a match so young.

The two found common ground through their shared interest in cats, noting that they each own a black cat. Anthony mentioned his cats, Kendrick Meow—named after Kendrick Lamar—and Olive, while Farah has one cat of her own.

Despite using "icebreaker" questions successfully, the two had different emotional reactions to the date. Anthony expressed respect for Farah’s career ambitions, noting her plans to return to school to become a nurse practitioner.

“The more we talked, the more her kindness came through,” Anthony told The Boston Globe. He indicated that he would have been open to extending the evening with a visit to a nearby bar, but the opportunity passed when Farah ordered a Lyft immediately after the bill was paid.

Farah, however, perceived a different energy during their conversation. She told The Boston Globe that Anthony’s body language “came off aloof,” leading her to conclude there was no romantic spark.

“I think we had great conversation and I enjoyed getting to know him,” Farah said, though she added that Anthony would be a “great friend” rather than a romantic partner.

Cupid Column Duo Farah and Anthony Discuss Their Disconnected Date

The end of the evening was marked by a lack of physical contact. Both parties described the departure as a simple verbal goodbye, with no hugs or kisses exchanged. Anthony interpreted Farah’s decision to call a ride as a signal that the night was over, which prevented him from asking for her phone number or social media handles.

When asked about the possibility of a second date, the responses were definitive: