"Her energy is drawing me"—The Later Daters star Willie shares his thoughts on his date with Anise

Netflix’s The Later Daters brings viewers into the lives of singles over 50 as they explore new relationships and meaningful connections. The series dives into heartfelt moments, conversations, and growing bonds, with its eight episodes released on November 29, 2024.

In episodes 5 and 6, a date between Willie and Anise stood out as they engaged in a discussion about their lives, shared interests, and future possibilities.

After their date, Willie reflected on his experience, saying:

"Absolutely, I want a second date. Her energy is drawing me to her. And it kept me smiling and laughing."

The date began with a moment of mutual admiration, with both saying "wow" upon seeing each other in episode 5 of The Later Daters. Their conversation covered various topics, including travel, personal accomplishments, and life experiences. As the episodes progressed, they exchanged compliments, and hinted at a potential second date together.

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Willie and Anise connect through stories and shared energy in The Later Daters

The meeting between Willie and Anise began in episode 5 of The Later Daters. Anise broke the ice by asking, "Where have you been, Willie?"

She then shared the meanings of her names, explaining, "Anise means 'chosen,' and my middle name Patricia means 'born of the nobility.'" Willie complimented her, saying:

"Looking at you is taking my breath away, and I’m trying to regroup my words."

Both acknowledged the connection they felt, with Anise saying, “I feel good energy with you,” and Willie agreeing.

Their conversation transitioned into Episode 6. Anise expressed appreciation for Willie’s height and build when he asked, “I’m 6’3 and 210 pounds. Do you like that?” She replied playfully:

"6’3 is the magical number. Shut up. But keep on talking."

The discussion shifted to age, with Willie guessing she was in her early fifties. Anise revealed, “I’m 62,” to which he responded, “You look exceptionally good for 62.”

Travel became a shared topic of interest. Willie recalled:

"The absolute best vacation I’ve been on was to Africa. Went to Johannesburg. I felt so welcomed there. I didn’t want to come back."

Anise spoke about her travel experiences, mentioning that she loved "visiting Singapore." The contestant added that she went to Bali during the summer and "absolutely adored it." These common things made them decide to go on a second date.

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Anise and Willie plan for their second date in The Later Daters

As the date continued, Willie and Anise explored deeper topics, including personal accomplishments. Willie shared his admiration for intelligent people, saying, "I like smart women." This prompted Anise to reveal, "I do have my doctorate." Willie responded with a smile, joking, “You’re just racking up points.”

Anise returned the compliment, saying, "You have a beautiful smile." She added that he made her feel at ease. Toward the end of their conversation, Willie expressed his interest in meeting Anise again, saying, "We might have to schedule another three-hour session."

He asked for her phone number, and they exchanged contact information. In her confessional, Anise reflected on the experience, saying:

"I like looking into eyes, ’cause eyes speak to me, but he was trying to read me, which felt like, okay, he’s really trying to get to know me in this moment."

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Watch the episodes of The Later Daters, which are currently streaming on Netflix.