Appearing on stage, Mr. Duc Dat introduced himself as a quality control staff member. He said he was sincere and serious in love and work, but quite afraid of crowds, so he was easily nervous. Mr. Dat's calm, taciturn personality was commented by the program host as "loyal", because in all three relationships, he actively raised the issue of marriage.
When sharing about his love life, Mr. Dat recounted his first love lasting a year, broken because of long-distance love. His second love lasting four years with a girlfriend who was six years older than him. He frankly said that he had clearly stated his point of view "love is marriage", the other person agreed, and promised to get married at the age of 35.
However, by that time, the girl continuously delayed and finally "only wanted to love, not want to marry". The third relationship broke up more than half a year ago due to disagreements about the future: his girlfriend wanted him to live permanently in Ho Chi Minh City, and he hoped to return to his hometown later to take care of his family and relatives. Mr. Dat admitted that he was "a bit rigid" because he wanted to be clear from the beginning.
In stark contrast, Ms. My Hanh shared that she had never had a relationship. Although someone noticed and had talked to get to know her, Ms. Hanh often stopped because she was "not suitable" and chose to be friends. Ms. Hanh made the studio burst out laughing when telling the story of "efforts to pray for love", intending to visit Ha Pagoda on business trips but always encountering rain, so "cannot get there". Ms. Hanh admits that she is personality, independent, and has lived alone for a long time, so she is used to doing everything herself, not relying on anyone.
Regarding the criteria for a partner, Ms. Hanh said that she does not set specific standards, just need to talk and feel compatible, a man knows how to be domestic and foreign, is responsible and "controls her personality". Mr. Dat's side expects his girlfriend to be gentle, know how to behave, respect others and be sincere in the relationship. Both agree that trust and frankness are the most important things when in love.
At the moment of opening the fence, Duc Dat created sympathy when singing a love song for Ms. My Hanh. The couple also had a gentle gift-giving part, sharing about future plans. Mr. Dat said that if the girl feels suitable, she will "go forward, no need to wait", and at the same time proposed a plan to harmonize family matters: this year celebrating Tet with her husband's family, next year with her husband's family. However, when entering the decisive part, Ms. My Hanh did not press the button. Ms. Hanh chose to stop at the level of friends, leaving regret for the audience because both have many "quite compatible" points in terms of seriousness and life views.
Although not a couple, the meeting still scored points for their frankness, civility and the way Mr. Duc Dat and Ms. My Hanh respected each other's choices - in the true spirit of serious dating that the program aimed for.
