Overview
- In the season 20 one-on-one special, Meri said she and Ron do not date and instead spend time together enjoying each other's company.
- She described feeling very comfortable with him and said she can be herself, while acknowledging mutual attraction.
- The pair first met during a speed dating event, with season footage later showing them at a fundraiser and on e-bike and hiking outings.
- Friends and family reacted positively on-camera, with best friend Jenn Sullivan expressing support, Kody Brown noting good energy, and Christine Brown and David Woolley hoping the bond continues.
- Meri is keeping many of Ron’s personal details private for viewers, though the show has shared that he has three adult children, a grandson, and an interest in dogs and travel.