Love Is Blind: Italy Season 1 saw Karen and Nicola among the singles. The two explored various connections during the first phase of the show.However, Karen wanted to explore only one connection. It was with Nicola. He had another connection, Ludovica, along with Karen. The two shared various moments while sharing about their past, family, work, and more.Karen also opened up about her son. After getting to know each other better, the two decided to get engaged and move forward in the social experiment. Read further to know more about their blind dates phase.Love Is Blind: Italy: Karen and Nicola's candid moments from the blind dates phase View this post on Instagram Instagram PostDuring their first pod date, Nicola shared that he wanted to enjoy the social experiment to the fullest. When she asked whether he was an ambitious person, Nicola said:"I'm an ambitious person the moment I wake up."Karen mentioned that even the sky wasn't her limit. He recalled being told why he worked so hard in his previous relationships. He was looking for someone who could understand his commitment and also respect what he did."I need to not only be encouraged, but also to encourage my partner to be the best that they can be," shared Karen.Love Is Blind: Italy star revealed that she was from Brazil but lived in Rome. Karen talked about her parents and that she had her group of girlfriends as her family. She also mentioned living with her son. She asked Nicola what marriage meant to him. He stated that it reflected most of his values, which his family had passed on to him."I wanna build the family that I never had, you know?" shared Karen. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostDuring their second date, both of them shared that they had been waiting for that."When I walked in and heard his voice, I was ecstatic," confessed Karen.They talked about being a passionate individual. Nicola shared that he didn't like gentle kisses. He liked to be kissed and "feel like fire." Karen told him that since meeting him, everything had been more exciting and fun for her.When she asked for his flaws, Love Is Blind: Italy star noted that he had many blocked numbers on his phone. He felt compatibility and maturity while talking to Karen."In many ways, Karen completes me," he confessed.His other connection from the pods was Ludovica. Later, Karen also learned about it. When she asked him how his day went, he noted that he had the best time with her. He told her that there were other connections that he was still exploring. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostLove Is Blind: Italy star responded that he was the person she chose from the beginning. So, when he talked about having other connections, it made her feel as if she should take a step back. She got emotional in her pod.Karen told him to put himself in her shoes. She never had doubts about him. But he didn't feel the same. She told him that until he wanted to explore other connections, they wouldn't talk. She got emotional and left the pod. On their next date, Nicola asked how Karen was."Surprised to find you here," she responded.He talked about his fear of being happy, and that's what held him back a little. Love Is Blind: Italy's Nicola confessed to self-sabotage whenever he was happy. He recalled his last relationship and how it ended badly.He told Karen that in his previous relationships, he was the one who cared for his partner. No one had cared for him. Nicola asked her to start over. She agreed.To learn more about Karen and Nicola's connection, fans can stream Love Is Blind: Italy Season 1 on Netflix.