Meri Brown’s speed-dating: Who turned out to be the perfect match?

Meri Brown went speed dating in Salt Lake City; some awkward moments, but Ron made an impression.

Meri Brown’s speed-dating night

Meri Brown tried speed dating for the first time in Salt Lake City, and the experience was as interesting as it was strange.

Her best friend, Jenn Sullivan, accompanied her, helping with the preparations and providing moral support.

Some dates were a bit “painful,” others touched a chord, and at times, Meri felt like she was back in the dating world—but with her old experiences.

Confusion from the First Round

Meri met Lee on her first date, but things didn’t progress much. Lee’s one-word answers kept the conversation cold.

Meri herself said some moments were truly uncomfortable.

Then came Jeff, who made a sarcastic remark, referring to Meri’s reality-TV fame—”I guess you’re the house celebrity, huh?”—and then he cracked a bad joke about polygamy:

“Married twice, only one at a time.” Meri sternly said, “I don’t like dumb jokes,” and made it clear that her family structure wouldn’t be laughed at.

Age Difference and New Possibilities

Then she met Daniel—he was 37, and Meri jokingly said he was almost like her child.

Meri’s 29-year-old son, Leon, came up, and the age difference came up.

Although the conversation with Daniel was easy, Meri made it clear that she wanted to take some things seriously.

Ron Didn’t Hide His Appeal

The best connection was with Ron. Meri praised his dressing and demeanor—”He likes dogs, he likes to travel, and he’s six feet tall and he’s handsome.”

Ron also praised Meri, saying she was attentive and attractive.

Jenn explained that she had pre-screened Ron and said he would definitely put Meri’s number on the form. Meri believed Ron could be a genuine candidate.

What did Meri learn?

The key thing is that Meri now sets clear boundaries when it comes to dating—jokes should be in good taste, and there’s no room for taunts about personal history.

Some people sparked an instant connection, others Meri avoided at her leisure, and some meetings simply led to awkward moments.

For Meri, this journey has been a process of opening herself up again and understanding what kind of partner she’s looking for.