The first date took place at Ruth's Chris in Marina del Rey, CA. Our connection was easy, comfortable and natural. It literally felt like we had known each other for years. We talked about our similarities - and our differences. As we shared our stories, there were serious moments and very laughable moments as well - we laughed WITH each other and AT each other! It was an incredible evening! Carl: "Our first date truly laid the groundwork for a potentially serious relationship!" Swanzi: "Something in me just knew that the first date was the beginning of something meaningful - and definitely beyond what I had anticipated."